Long time From 1528 to 2024: A 500-Year Timeline of the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

 Maryada Purushottam; 

Every child today is aware of Lord Shri Ram's life tale. You must have watched the Ramayana as a youngster or during the lockdown. In the final chapter of the Ramayana, we witness Lord Ram riding Garuda to Vaikuntha following Jal Samadhi. But no one knows what happened to Ayodhya and its inhabitants after this, but brother, a Ram temple was erected in Ayodhya, which The inauguration done on on January 22, 2024. By our Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji

The tale of this temple in Ayodhya begins after Lord Ram traveled to Vaikuntha.Yes, you read that correctly: when Ram's son Kush builds a temple in Ayodhya, preparations are on for the consecration of Ram Lala in Ayodhya, in which all veteran leaders as well as actors from the film business will take part, but do you want to know more about this temple? If you are familiar with the story's history, we will tell you where it began, when it occurred, and what happened See, after Lord Ram left to Vaikuntha, Ayodhya was ruled by 44 generations. When Ram's son Kush was king of Ayodhya, he built a Janmabhoomi temple, as well as other smaller temples, at Lord Ram's birthplace.

As the nation witnesses the celebration in the historic city of Ayodhya here's a look back how a 500-year struggle resulted in the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally opened the huge temple in Ayodhya today, which has over 400 pillars, 44 doorways, and a brand new statue of Lord Ram. Hundreds of religious officials, politicians, and Bollywood celebrities were in attendance.

Started from 1528: The Babri Masjid's Origin

The Ram Temple movement started in 1528 with the construction of the Babri Masjid by Mir Baqi, a general under Mughal Emperor Babur. The assumption that the mosque was built on the ruins of a Hindu temple sparked decades of controversy and conflict between the two groups.

A Maratha Claim in 1751

Balbir Punj, a former Rajya Sabha MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claims in his book 'Tryst with Ayodhya: Decolonization of India' that the Marathas coveted control of Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura, leading to several disputes.

The Nihang Sikhs' Demand in 1858

Nihang Sikhs attempted to establish Babri Masjid as the birthplace of Lord Ram in 1858. This episode foreshadowed future confrontations by starting the battle for control of the contested location.

In a historic 2019 decision, the Supreme Court noted that Nihang Baba Fakir Singh Khalsa and twenty-five Nihang Sikhs had allegedly broken into the mosque's grounds and claimed that the location was the ancient birthplace of Lord Ram.

The First Lawsuit in 1885

The first lawsuit was launched in 1885 by Raghubar Das, a priest of the Nirmohi Akhara, who wanted to erect a temple on the mosque's outer courtyard. Despite being rejected, it established a legal precedent and prolonged the conflict.By then the site was surrounded by a fence erected by the British authority in the city to designate Muslim and Hindu places of worship, and it remained that way for almost ninety years.

'Ram Lalla' Idols Inside Babri Mosque In 1949

The 'Ram Lalla' idols were placed inside the Babri Masjid on the evening of December 22, 1949, which heightened religious sensitivities surrounding the monument and resulted in legal disputes over its ownership.

The idols "appeared" within the mosque, according to the Hindus. This year was the first time the property issue was brought before a judge.

1950–1959: An Increase in Lawsuits

The Sunni Central Waqf Board sought ownership of the site, while Nirmohi Akhara sought permission to worship the idols. The ensuing ten years saw a sharp increase in court cases.

The legal maze grew more complex.

Babri Masjid Locks Opened from 1986 until 1989

The contentious decision to unlock the Babri Masjid's locks and permit Hindus to pray there occurred in 1986, during the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress administration in central India. This choice constituted a turning point in the Ram Janmabhoomi story and increased tensions.

The demands for a temple increased in 1990 when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) set a deadline for the building of the Ram Mandir. BJP stalwart LK Advani also started his Rath Yatra around this time. 

A dramatic change occurred when political figures, especially those from the BJP and VHP, rallied people to support Ram Janmabhoomi's "liberation."

Rath Yatra and the Abortive Demolition Attempt in 1990

In 1990, in the midst of mounting political unrest and the Mandal Commission's implementation, L.K. Advani organized the Rath Yatra to garner support for the temple. Even though the effort to destroy the mosque was unsuccessful, it was a crucial turning point for the movement.

1992: The Notoriety-Building

The Babri Masjid's demolition in 1992 marked the culmination. Hindu protestors destroyed the mosque in defiance of promises made to the Supreme Court. The riots that ensued after the apocalyptic catastrophe permanently altered Indian politics.

Riots following demolition, 1993–1994

Following the destruction of the Babri Masjid, sectarian riots broke out all throughout India, killing people and damaging property.

Dr. Ismail Faruqui contested the Central government led by PV Narasimha Rao's acquisition of the disputed region, which resulted in a 1994 Supreme Court decision. The acquisition was affirmed by the court, solidifying the state's role in the case.

2002–2003: Hearings before the Allahabad High Court and ASI's excavation

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations and claimed to have found evidence of a Hindu temple beneath the mosque. The Allahabad High Court started considering the title dispute in 2002.

The court case went on.

2009–10: Report on Liberhan Submission

The Liberhan Commission revealed detailed information on the demolition of the Babri Masjid and implicated important figures in its report, which was submitted after 399 sittings spanning 16 years.

Nearly 17 years after it started its investigation, the Liberhan Commission presented its findings in June 2009, identifying LK Advani, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and other BJP leaders.In an attempt to resolve the conflict, the 2010 ruling of the Allahabad High Court divided the territory among Muslims, Hindus, and the Nirmohi Akhara. Nevertheless, there were legal challenges and appeals against the verdict.

2019: The momentous ruling by the Supreme Court

In a historic ruling in 2019, the Supreme Court gave Hindus full ownership of the contested property so they may build the Ram Temple there and designated a different location for a mosque.

2020: Foundation Stone of Ram Temple

Then on 5 August 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Ayodhya and lays the foundation stone of the temple, after which the construction of the temple starts.

A 'Bhoomi Pujan' and the establishment of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust opened the way for the Ram Temple's construction, putting some finality to a long-running legal dispute.

2024: Shri Narender Modi, our Prime Minister, opens the Ram Temple

On January 22, 2024, Prime Minister Modi presided over the dedication of the Ram Lalla deity in the recently constructed Ayodhya temple.

Today, our Lord Ram has come. "After centuries of waiting, our Ram has arrived," Modi announced. "Our Ram icon will no longer remain in a tent. Our Ram deity will now be kept in a beautiful temple.

He said, "The sun of 22 January has brought with it a magnificent atmosphere. 22 January 2024 is more than simply a date on a calendar; it marks the beginning of a new time cycle."

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