Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Misra Reviews Ram Temple Construction During Ayodhya Visit
Nripendra Misra is checking how work is progressing at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
He visited the temple complex for the second day of a three-day review.
He met officials, builders and temple-management representatives.
They discussed construction inside the complex and other connected projects.
Misra had also looked at a memorial pillar and improvements to an older temporary temple.
A security wall around the temple complex may also be discussed.
A new road called Dashrath Path is being built for visitors and local celebrations.
The road will have lights, footpaths and dividers.
Ayodhya’s Deepotsav celebration is planned for November 6 to 8.
Nripendra Misra reviewed ongoing construction at the Ram temple complex on the second day of his three-day Ayodhya visit.
He held meetings with officials, contractors and temple-management representatives about scheduled construction and related projects.
Misra had earlier inspected a nearly completed memorial pillar and beautification work at the old temporary temple.
Deliberations are expected to include the temple complex’s proposed four-kilometre outer security wall and other upcoming works.
Ayodhya’s 15-kilometre Dashrath Path is being developed ahead of Deepotsav, scheduled for November 6 to 8.
- Who
- Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, along with officials, contractors and temple-management representatives.
- What
- Misra reviewed ongoing Ram temple construction, associated projects and planned works in Ayodhya.
- When
- Monday, September 14, the second day of Misra’s three-day visit; further deliberations were scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- The Ram temple complex and other sites in Ayodhya, including the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre and Ram Katha Museum.
- Why
- To review scheduled construction, temple administration, associated projects and upcoming works.
- Review duration
- Three-day visit to Ayodhya
- Committee chairman
- Nripendra Misra
- Outer security wall
- Proposed wall of around four kilometres around the temple complex
- Dashrath Path
- More than 15 kilometres long, four lanes, and being developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore
- Deepotsav dates
- November 6 to 8, with the main lighting event planned for November 7
- New trust CEO
- Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra, appointed as the first chief executive officer of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- Temple procedures
- Mobile phones and outside material have been prohibited inside the sanctum sanctorum; changes were also made to aarti procedures and prescribed priest attire