- Mahal to remind visitors of Lord Shri Ram’s life as a toddler, child
- Yogi govt’s commitment paves the way for rejuvenation and a new look of Dashrath Mahal
- Lord Ram’s childlike activities to echo again in Dashrath Mahal on Jan 22
By Our Correspondent
Ayodhya, January 10
The Uttar Pradesh Government headed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has revived the pristine glory of Dashrath Mahal, which was witness to the childhood of Lord Shri Ram in Treta Yuga. The Mahal will remind people of Lord Shri Ram’s footsteps when he was a toddler and childlike activities when he will be enshrined in his divine and majestic temple on January 22.
Considering the governments that questioned Lord Ram’s existence in the Supreme Court, efforts were made to restore Dashrath Mahal during Akhilesh Yadav’s government, but it remained confined to the files. A provision of about Rs 2.4 crore was also made for the renovation of Dashrath Mahal for the first time on March 31, 2013, but, the restoration was continuously postponed for lack of political will, indecision and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
However, when Yogi Adityanath became the Chief Minister, he decided to rejuvenate Dashrath Mahal on February 16, 2021, restoring its ancient splendor and started working on it. As a result, the palace stands today in all its glory.
Dashrath Mahal witnessed the incarnation of Lord Ram in the Treta Yuga and is now about to witness the auspicious moment of his return in the Kali Yuga. This is the very Dashrath Mahal that, even during the 500 years of decline, continued to provide evidence of the existence of Lord Ram’s temple on the present Ram Janmabhoomi area. After years of neglect, the efforts of the Yogi government has given this temple-like palace a dignified appearance once again.
The Yogi government, while implementing the process of restoration and strengthening the facilities at Dashrath Mahal, began the construction and revitalization of the Satsang Bhavan, entrance gate, night shelter, and pilgrim assistance center, giving it a tangible form through an investment of around Rs 3 crores.
During the Samajwadi Party’s government, there was a provision of Rs 2.4 crores, but the file kept moving from one table to the other, and the cost kept increasing with no work visible on the ground. Meanwhile, the Yogi government spent around Rs 3 crores to renovate and beautify it.
Work on entrance gate and Satsang Bhavan will be finished before Jan 22
Notably, funding was made available for the construction of a night shelter, pilgrim assistance center, entrance gate, and Satsang Bhavan in Dashrath Mahal. The work on the night shelter and pilgrim assistance center has been completed in 2023. The entrance gate is also nearing completion. Initially, only the structural work was completed in the Satsang Bhavan, but now the entire Satsang Bhavan will be ready before January 22.
The construction work, including mudwork, leveling, tiling, flooring, windows, and doors, is progressing rapidly in the 650 square meter Satsang Bhavan. Under the supervision of the Uttar Pradesh Construction Corporation, the stage in the Satsang Bhavan has already been prepared. According to Assistant Engineer BV Niranjan Kumar, approximately 300 to 350 devotees can engage in devotional singing together in the Satsang Bhavan. The construction work, which began on December 1, will be completed by January 22 at any cost.
Post-2017 Dashrath Mahal:
Facade Lighting: It physically attracts the devotees towards Dasharatha Mahal. Its beauty provides aura with a very special decoration.
Exquisite Decor: The building’s restoration includes strengthening the structure, lime-plastering, fortifying the outer walls, and decorating the existing structure according to the faith of the devotees. Paintings depicting the life of Lord Ram and verses from Ramcharitmanas are displayed here.
Satsang Bhavan: Over 80 percent of the work here is completed, and it will be fully operational by January 22. After its completion, devotees can participate in devotional singing and satsang, offering their devotion to the feet of Lord Ram.
Entrance Gate: Preserving the old grandeur while incorporating modernity, the entrance gate is being coated with a long-lasting paint coating to endure for an extended period.
Night Shelter: The night shelter is ready to accommodate visiting devotees.
Pilgrim Assistance Center: This center informs devotees about the rich heritage, historical significance, cultural contributions, and spiritual importance of the place.
