Ayodhya 

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has decided to preserve the machinery and tools that played a key role in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the heavy-duty cutter machines used for shaping stones.

Trust coordinator Sharad Sharma said the initiative aims to safeguard these construction tools as part of the temple’s legacy once the remaining work is completed. He noted that efforts are underway to ensure the equipment is carefully protected and later displayed for public viewing.

According to Sharma, the preserved machines will be showcased in a dedicated technical gallery or memorial within the temple complex. The idea is to give visitors insight into the engineering and craftsmanship behind the grand structure.

He shared that stone-carving activities began as early as September 1990, when artisans started shaping stones at workshops in Ramghat and Ramsevak Puram. The cutter machines, installed during 1993-94 at the Ramghat Workshop, were brought in to handle the cutting of massive stone blocks more efficiently. The workshop infrastructure was further expanded in 1998 to support the large-scale construction effort.

The machines, reportedly procured at a significant cost at the time, were used to process approximately one lakh cubic feet of stone, which was later carved and incorporated into the temple structure. The Sompura group, associated with the temple’s architectural design, played a crucial role in guiding the technical aspects of the stonework.

Sharma also highlighted that Nritya Gopal Das Maharaj, President of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has overseen the temple’s construction journey since its inception.

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The Trust now plans to ensure that the tools that helped shape the temple are preserved as a lasting reminder of the craftsmanship and effort behind the monumental project.