Ram Mandir: Symbol of Faith, History, and Cultural Heritage
Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is not a temple but a symbol of faith, determination, and rich cultural heritage of India . It has been the object of devotion and hope for centuries and therefore one of the greatest religious efforts of new India. Historical Significance Ayodhya, Lord Ram’s birthplace, is holy to Hindu history and mythology. The site has been sanctified for centuries, and according to tradition, there existed a temple prior to the Mughal period. The controversy over the site began when Babur’s master commander Mir Baqi is said to have built the Babri Masjid in 1528. Political and legal controversies arose over who it belonged to for ownership for centuries. The Court and Landmark Verdict War Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid disputed land saw court wars for decades. The issue was further intensified in 1992 when the Babri Masjid was destroyed, which again ignited communal passions. Decades of hearings and deliberations culminated on November 9, 2019, when the Supr...