Ayodhya, Sep 14 (PTI) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Misra on Monday reviewed the ongoing construction work at the Ram temple complex on the second day of his three-day visit to Ayodhya, sources said.
Misra, who is staying at the Circuit House here, left for the temple complex in the morning. He avoided speaking to the media, only telling them that he had a backache and was slightly unwell.
He told mediapersons that he would interact with them on Tuesday.
According to sources, Misra held review meetings on scheduled construction work inside the temple complex and met various officials, contractors and representatives of the temple management to discuss different aspects.
The meetings were part of the three-day review of the temple and associated projects.
On Sunday, the first day of his visit, Misra inspected the ongoing construction of a memorial pillar, which is nearing completion, and reviewed beautification work at the old temporary temple, according to temple trust sources.
He later held a meeting with officials and representatives associated with construction and other related projects at the auditorium of the Pilgrim Facilitation Centre (PFC).
The construction of an outer security wall, around four kilometres long, around the temple complex is also expected to figure in the committee’s deliberations, sources said.
On Tuesday, the final day of Misra’s visit, the committee is scheduled to hold deliberations at the Ram Katha Museum.
Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra, the newly appointed CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, is also likely to meet Misra on Tuesday in what would be their first formal meeting in Ayodhya.
Jitendra Mishra, 62, was appointed the trust’s first chief executive officer as part of an administrative restructuring aimed at strengthening its functioning.
He is scheduled to return to Ayodhya from New Delhi on Tuesday and is expected to be briefed on the temple’s administration, ongoing construction, associated projects and upcoming works.
Arrangements for the CEO’s residence are also nearing completion. Om Bhawan, located near Rampath to the south of the Jagadguru Shankaracharya entrance, is being prepared as his residence, the sources said.
Meanwhile, work is also progressing on the ‘Dashrath Path’ ahead of Ayodhya’s annual Deepotsav.
The more than 15-km-long, four-lane road is being developed at a cost of around Rs 450 crore and will have modern lighting, wide footpaths and dividers, officials said.
Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi said the road would connect the Dashrath Samadhi site, where King Dashrath is traditionally believed to have been cremated, directly with Ayodhya city and was being developed along the Saryu.
He said religious motifs and replicas were being incorporated into the road’s design to create a religious ambience for visitors.
The 10th edition of Ayodhya’s Deepotsav is scheduled to be held from November 6 to 8, with the main grand lighting event planned for November 7.
Separately, some changes have also been introduced in worship and temple-related procedures. Changes were made to the aarti process from Janmashtami, while the religious committee has prescribed attire for priests.
The carrying of mobile phones and outside material into the sanctum sanctorum has also been prohibited, according to temple trust sources. PTI KIS RHL
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