Thu. Mar 28th, 2024
Yogiram Dharm Sansad has opposed Yogi's proposal regarding installation of a  221-metre of Lord Ram statue in Ayodhya

The Param Dharm Sansad has opposed Yogi government’s proposal regarding installation of a  221-metre Lord Ram statue on the bank of the Saryu in Ayodhya and has called the move ‘inappropriate’.

This issue was discussed in detail at the Dharm Sansad in Varanasi but Hindu sants rejected Yogi government’s proposal claiming that it would be against their faith.

They suggested  building of a grand Ram Mandir at the disputed site so that ‘puja’ could be performed.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand said, “The idol of Lord Ram can only be installed after ‘pran pratishtha’ following which ‘puja’ can be performed.”

Also Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati criticized VHP by saying that the  Dharm Sabha in Ayodhya was purely political.

His words were: “We want Lord Ram temple should be built without disturbing communal harmony. We do not want any dispute with anyone. The Dharm Sabha in Ayodhya by the VHP was purely political. They want to build a memorial while we want to build a place for worship. Our existence is not based on hatred for Muslims. Those, who are organising Dharm Sabha in Ayodhya, are political people.”

The UP government has said it will install a 221-metre bronze statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. According to Avanish Awasthi, UP Principal Secretary,”The statue would be 151-metre high and would be put on a 50-metre high pedestal.There would be a head cover (chhatra) for the grand statue that would be another 20 metre, taking the total height to 221 metres. Five firms were shortlisted for construction of the statue, gave presentations to Adityanath. The soil testing was being done to find a suitable place.”

2 thought on “Sants reject Yogi’s proposal to build Ram Statue in Ayodhya”
  1. News channels are misreporting that the proposed ram statue will be taller than statue of unity. Statue of Unity is 240m including base (pedestal). Please check data on wikipedia: “The total height of the structure from its base is 240 m (790 ft), with a base of 58 m (190 ft) and statue of 182 m (597 ft).” Hence, if proposed Ram statue has a total height of 221m including base, then it is not taller than Statue of Unity.
    As per news media: The figure of Lord Ram itself will measure 151 metres, the pedestal 50 metres, and the chattra over his head 20 metres. The mathematics: 240m of Statue of Unity (182 + 58) is greater than 221m of planned Ram statue (151 + 50 + 20).

    Thanks.

  2. News media are misreporting that the proposed ram statue will be taller than statue of unity. Statue of Unity is 240m including base (pedestal). Please check data on wikipedia: “The total height of the structure from its base is 240 m (790 ft), with a base of 58 m (190 ft) and statue of 182 m (597 ft).” Hence, if proposed Ram statue has a total height of 221m including base, then it is not taller than Statue of Unity.
    As per news media: The figure of Lord Ram itself will measure 151 metres, the pedestal 50 metres, and the chattra over his head 20 metres. The mathematics: 240m of Statue of Unity (182 + 58) is greater than 221m of planned Ram statue (151 + 50 + 20).

    Thanks.

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