Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 22 (ANI): The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is progressing rapidly, with the temple's peak already complete and flag poles installed.

According to Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra, all seven mandaps are expected to be completed by the end of April.

The Ram Darbar idols are expected to arrive in May. The construction work is advancing at a fast pace, with all the idols having arrived at the site.

Speaking to ANI, General Secretary of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra, Champat Rai said, 'Lord Shiva temple is being made at the northeast corner of Parajota while the Sun God temple is on the southwestern corner... All Seven Mandaps are expected to be completed within the next 10 days of April, and all idols have also arrived... The target for completion is October 2025... Ram Darbar is expected to arrive in May.'

The statue of Maharishi Agastya was installed in the Sapt Mandap, and its worship was completed. The statue was built courtesy of the Retired Director General of the Indian Border Security Force, KK Sharma, who attended the ceremony with his family.

The worship included reciting 108 names of Maharshi Agast and praising Maharishi through Aditya Hridya Stotra.

Urns were installed on the Shiva temple, being built on the northeastern corner, and the Surya Bhagwan temple, on the southwestern corner.

All seven mandaps are expected to be completed within the next 10 days of April. The temple's peak is complete, and the urn has been installed. Flag poles have also arrived, been worshipped, and are ready to be installed on the peak.

The construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple is targeted for completion by October 2025.

Earlier, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust conducted the Kalash Puja ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.

The ritual commenced at 9.15 am atop the main Shikhara of the Garbha Gurha, following which the Kalash (sacred pot) was installed atop the main Shikhara of the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple at 10.15 am. (ANI)