Collaborative Technical Support from Prestigious National Institutes in Shri Ram Mandir Construction

In a significant development, the construction of Shri Ram Mandir has received technical assistance from four premier National Institutes under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science & Technology (DST), along with contributions from other esteemed institutions such as IITs and ISRO. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh revealed that the collaborative efforts have played a vital role in shaping the grand temple.

The key contributors include CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) Roorkee, which focused on the structural design of the main temple and played a crucial role in the construction process. CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) Hyderabad provided significant inputs on foundation design and seismic safety measures. The DST-Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru offered technical support concerning the Sun's path for the Surya Tilak, while CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) Palampur contributed by making tulips bloom for the divine Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized that CSIR technologies are extensively used in everyday life, contributing to India's journey toward self-reliance and development. The Science & Technology Minister highlighted the earthquake-resilient design of the three-storey temple, ensuring its stability for up to 2,500 years.

A noteworthy feature of the temple is the Surya Tilak mechanism, designed to align the Sun's rays with Lord Ram's idol on Sriram Navami day every year. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru played a crucial role in providing technical support for the Sun's path, and Optica, Bangalore, manufactured the lenses and brass tubes for the mechanism.

CSIR will also be involved in the consecration ceremony, with CSIR-IHBT Palampur sending Tulip Blooms to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22nd. The unique technology developed by IHBT allows tulips to be available throughout the year.

Dr Jitendra Singh underlined that CSIR labs across the country represent the modern-day monuments of New India. He mentioned various achievements, such as the Aroma Mission led by the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicines (IIIM) Jammu and the development of the 'NBRI Namoh 108' lotus variety by the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) Lucknow.

In conclusion, the collaborative efforts of leading National Institutes and scientific expertise have played a pivotal role in the construction of Shri Ram Mandir, showcasing the fusion of traditional and modern knowledge in India's development journey.https://youtu.be/JhXKUMei3WQ