‘No iron, no steel’: Architects relied on ancient Indian know-how to make Ram Mandir earthquake-proof for 2,500 years
The brand new version of the Ram Mandir is built to last for at least 1,000 years.
As the entire nation looks forward to the consecration of the sacred Ram Mandir in Ayodhya tomorrow, here is a sneak peek into how the iconic temple was reconstructed.In an interview with NDTV, Shri Nripendra Mishra, head of the temple construction committee, revealed how his team incorporated science as well as ancient Indian architectural know-how to ensure that the 161-feet masterpiece that is built not just to mesmerise devotees with its magnificence but to last long.
No Heavy Metals Used To Build Lord Ram’s Abode
Mr Mishra revealed that no iron or steel has been used to build the temple as the shelf life of these metals is just 80-90 years.Dr Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla, Director of the Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, who was involved in the construction of the mandir said that his team relied on other ingredients such as granite, sandstone, and marble - each of the highest quality, that would ensure that the temples lasts for at least a millennia.
“There is no use of cement or lime mortar in the joints, only a lock and key mechanism using groves and ridges has been used in the construction of the entire structure, “ said Ramancharla.
