Covid Protocols: Five Devotees At A Time In Makeshift Ram Temple, Says Head Priest

The head priest of the temple, Acharya Satyendra Das informed about the decision and he also said that all the Covid-19 related precautions would be taken inside the temple.

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Ayodhya: After Covid lockdown guidelines were eased in six districts of Uttar Pradesh which included Ayodhya from Tuesday. It was announced that only 5 devotees will be allowed at a time in the makeshift Ram Temple.

The head priest also said that they will ensure that all other Covid protocols are also followed. 

According to various media reports, the head priest of the temple, Acharya Satyendra Das informed about the decision and he also said that all the Covid-19 related precautions would be taken inside the temple.

On Monday, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, said that the construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is going on in full swing and a part of construction is likely to be completed by October this year.

"The work of temple construction is going on all 24 hours in two shifts of 12 hours each. About 1.2 lakh sq meters of the earth has been dugout. It takes 4-5 days to place a one-foot think layer and compact it with a roller. We expect to complete it October. By the grace of Lord Ram, all the workers and engineers are health," he said according to ANI.

"The Ram Temple will be built in about two-and-a-half acres and a wall will be built around it, which is called Parkota. Retaining walls will be built inside the ground to prevent the effects of floods. This work will be completed in three years and with this preparation we are doing all the work," Rai said.

On August 5, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed Bhoomi Pujan at 'Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir'.

In his remarks, the Prime Minister had congratulated fellow countrymen and Ram Bhakts all across the world on the holy occasion. Terming it as historic, he said that India is starting a glorious chapter today, when people all across the country are excited and emotional to have finally achieved what they had been waiting for centuries, several of whom are scarcely able to believe that they are witnessing this day in their lifetime.