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FAQs
What is the real story of Ram Mandir? ›
Ram Mandir is being built to commemorate the birth of Rama at his Janmasthan. Therefore, the presiding deity of the temple is supposed to be the infant form of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu. Rama in that infant form was referred as Ram Lalla ( lit. 'Child Rama') by Tulsidas.
What is the real story of Babri Masjid? ›Before the 1940s, the masjid was officially known as "Masjid-i-Janmasthan" ("the mosque of the birthplace"). The mosque was attacked and demolished by a Hindu nationalist mob in 1992, which ignited communal violence across the Indian subcontinent. The mosque was located on a hill known as Ramkot ("Rama's fort").
What happened to Kothari brothers? ›Ram and Sharad Kothari, the two brothers from Kolkata who later became the face of the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement, were killed in the 1990 Ayodhya firing incident in which UP police opened fire on karsevaks.
Why is Sita idol not there in Ayodhya? ›The idol of Ramlala to be installed there will be in the form of a 5-year-old child. Since Sita had not entered Ram's life at that age, there won't be an idol of the Goddess there. When Lord Ram married Sita, He was believed to be 27 years old. Accordingly, the Ram Lalla's worship method has seen a change.
Is the story of Ram true? ›Rama is considered by many Hindus to be a real historical figure, although this is not likely. Historians doubt that Rama ever was incarnate on Earth or that the circ*mstances in the Ramayana were likely to have happened. However, places that exist in these stories are real, such as Sri Lanka and Ayodhya.
What happened 500 years ago in Ayodhya? ›In the 16th century, the Mughals built the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, which is believed by Hindus to be the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. After that, Hindus were very agitated to build a temple for Lord Ram at the birthplace.
Is there any evidence of Babri Masjid? ›1992 - Vishnu-Hari inscription
During the demolition of the Babri mosque in December 1992, three inscriptions on stone were found. The most important one is the Vishnu-Hari inscription inscribed on a 1.10 x . 56-metre slab with 20 lines that was provisionally dated to ca. 1140.
The issues revolve around the control of a site regarded since at least the 18th century among many Hindus to be the birthplace of their deity Rama, the history and location of the Babri Masjid mosque at the site, and whether a previous Hindu temple was demolished or modified to create the mosque.
How many years did the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case last? ›India witnessed the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, marking the end of a 70-year long dispute over the site.
Are Kothari brothers Jain? ›Conversation. Kothari brothers, who were Jain themselves, sacrificed their lives for Ram mandir in return. What we get is snatching away of our tirth sthal.
Who are the two brothers who died for Ram Mandir? ›
It will be more so on January 22,” says Purnima whose brothers Ram Kothari (22) and Sharad Kothari (20) were killed in police firing in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya following the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992.
Who were the brothers who broke Babri Masjid? ›Rajendra Gupta: Kothari brothers - Ram Kothari and Sharad Kothari - of Kolkata were shot dead during Babri Masjid demolition. They were members of VHP and had joined karsevaks. The street in which they died in Ayodhya is now called Shaheed Marg.
What was Sita's curse to Ayodhya? ›It is said that after questions were raised on her integrity after her return from Lanka, Mata Sita had cursed Ayodhya that no one would remain happy in the temple town. She again went into exile. It seems that the curse has been removed now," Mishra added.
Where is Sita living now? ›With a heavy heart, he instructed him to take Sita to a forest outside Ayodhya and leave her there. Thus Sita was forced into exile a second time. Sita, who was pregnant, was given refuge in the hermitage of Valmiki, where she delivered twin sons named Kusha and Lava.
Why did Ram reject Sita? ›Ram did it not because he personally doubted Sita but because of the demands of his dharma as a king; he knew she was innocent but he had to show his praja (subject) that unlike his father, he was not a slave to a woman, that as a just raja he was willing to make any amount of personal sacrifices for them.
What is the story behind the birth of Rama? ›At the end of the ritual, Agni, the Lord of the Fire element, appeared with a bowl of kheer (rice pudding). Dashrath gave the “kheer” to his three queens, Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi. At the end of nine months, Ram was born to Kaushalya, Bharata to Kaikeyi, and Lakshmana and Shatrughna to Sumitra.
What is so special about Ram Mandir? ›The Ayodhya Ram Mandir is a unique example of Indian temple architecture, reflecting the principles of Hinduism and the rich cultural heritage of India. The Ayodhya Ram Mandir, a three-story temple, follows the Nagara style of Hindu architecture, which dates back to the fifth century CE Gupta era.
Who ruled Ayodhya after Ram? ›Aja, son of King Raghu and grandfather of Rama. Lava and Kusha – They were the twin sons of Rama and his wife Sita. Lava ruled south Kosala while Kusha ruled north Kosala, including Ayodhya. Kusha married the naga princess Kumudvati, the sister of Kumuda.
What is the story of Ram Ji? ›The story of Rama
As a member of the royal and martial Kshatriya varna (social class), he displays his mettle as a great archer early on by defeating demons threatening to disrupt the performance of a sacrifice and by stringing a giant bow belonging to Shiva. By that feat, he wins his wife, Sita.