1,000 Km Away From Ayodhya, Another Ram Temple Rises In Odisha

In a notable demonstration of unwavering devotion, another recently inaugurated Ram Temple stands more than 1,000 km away from the revered city of Ayodhya. This significant occurrence goes beyond mere geographical constraints, symbolizing an expansion of faith on a symbolic level.

The inauguration resonates with Ayodhya's cultural and spiritual importance, emphasizing the widespread reverence for Lord Ram. As followers gather to commemorate this landmark, the distant temple serves as a symbol of religious cohesion and cultural perpetuity.

Where Is This Ram Mandir?

Coinciding with the Ram Mandir Pran Prathistha at Ayodhya, a new Ram Mandir is getting inaugurated in Odisha as well.

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More than 1,000 kilometres away from the historic Ayodhya, a newly-inaugurated imposing Ram Temple has emerged as a spiritual landmark, perched atop a hill approximately 1,800 feet above sea level in Odisha.

Concurrent with Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducting consecration rituals at the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the village of Fategarh in Nayagarh bore witness to the dedication of a 73-foot-tall shrine venerating Lord Ram.

Local media reports indicate that the temple, towering at 165 feet, was brought to completion through generous contributions from villagers and devotees across the state.

Commencing in 2017, the temple initiative evolved into a heartfelt endeavour involving more than 150 dedicated workers who laboured tirelessly | Image: X

Notably, the residents of Fategarh played a pivotal role, contributing half of the necessary funds for the temple's construction.

Commencing in 2017, the temple initiative evolved into a heartfelt endeavour involving more than 150 dedicated workers who laboured tirelessly for seven years to bring it to fruition, as reported by Prameya.

Local reports suggest that the hill temple is poised to emerge as a potential tourist attraction.

The genesis of this undertaking can be traced back to the 1912 'Nabakalebar' event - the ceremonial recreation of the wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Shubhadra - during which Fategarh played a pivotal role by contributing a sacred tree for the wood used in the ritual, as per OTV reports.

Another Ram temple stands tall about 1,000 kilometres away from Ayodhya | Image: X

In homage to this historical association and remembrance of the occurrence, the villagers established the Shri Ram Seva Parishad committee, which led to the initiation and eventual completion of the temple.

According to OTV, the temple site boasts a storied past, with locals recounting that during times of drought, prayers were conducted at this very location as an appeal for rain, referring to it as Giri Govardhan.

What is its structure like?

The shrine's central sanctum rises to an impressive height of 65 feet. | Image: X

Crafted in the traditional Odia architectural style, reminiscent of renowned structures such as the revered Tara Tarini and Konark Temples, the shrine's central sanctum rises to an impressive height of 65 feet.

Encompassing the main temple are four additional sanctuaries dedicated to the Sun God, Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Hanuman.

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