Ram Tirath Temple construction will be completed next year, says DC

Tribune News Service

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Amritsar, September 28

The ancient Ram Tirath Temple, which has religious and historical significance, is set to become a unique paragon in the country by the mid of next year. Presently, architectural work at various sites of the temple is in full swing. The project will be completed at a cost of Rs 185 crore.

The construction may be the first of its own kind in the north India which will depict resemblance to world renowned shrines of southern India with distinctive design of domes. The main shrine, its domes and parikarma (circumambulation) will have a similar yellow tint of exclusive quality sand marble. The construction of various complexes around the main shrine was also going on at war footing.

“This ambitious project for which state has set aside Rs 185 crore will be dedicated to whole world by March 2016,” said Deputy Commissioner Ravi Bhagat, who personally visited the site along with senior officials of the district administration.

He added that the 70 per cent structure work of main Karunasagar Valmiki Asthaan has been completed. He said Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had taken this project as a mission and the work was going on expeditious mode. Presently, the finishing and cladding work was going on, which would be completed in the first week of March, he added.

He said the work on parikarms, museum and panorama, hostel for pilgrims, administrative block and public amenities was going on at war footing. The complex would also have museum and panorama with multistoried parking, he added. He said the main shrine would have complete parikarma in all four directions, which would be approached by causeway connected with deorhis on the both ends.

Briefing about the architectural character of the main temple, Bhagat said the design was made exclusively on a unique pattern to create a distinct identity. He said, “The museum will work as an exhibition space to highlight life, history and teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki, besides the panorama will describe the major events of Ramayana. The complex will cover approximate 50,000 sq feet area for the comfort and facilitation of pilgrims.”

Describing the construction of congregation hall he said it would accommodate more than 5,000 people at a time for attending religious discourses. The landscape and green belt would match the international standards. The multi-storied parking would also have a sufficient place to park more than 600 cars and 10 buses at surface parking, he added.

Bhagat said after completion the project would be another feather in cap of the galaxy of shrines in the holy city.