A Journey of Faith, Sacrifice, and Justice, How Ram Mandir Became a Reality After 500 Years of Struggle

The timeline of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is a long and complex one, involving historical, religious, and legal aspects, A Dream Come True for Millions of Devotees. The Historic Timeline of Ram Mandir: From Babri Masjid to Pran Pratishtha from 1528 to 2024:

• 1528: A mosque, Babri Masjid, is built in Ayodhya by Mir Baqi, a general of the Mughal emperor Babur.
• 1853: Communal clash arises as Hindus claim the mosque is built over a temple dedicated to Lord Ram.
• 1885: Mahant Raghubir Das tries to build a canopy outside the mosque but is denied by the court.
• 1949: Idol of Ram Lalla appears in the mosque, creating controversy. Hindus worship, Muslims file a complaint.
• 1950-1961: Various suits are filed, leading to the locking of the site. Only daily puja by Hindu priests is allowed.
• 1984: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) starts a campaign for a Ram temple with LK Advani as a leader.
• 1986: Local court orders the site open for Hindu worshippers, causing protests by Muslims.
• 1989: All suits transferred to Allahabad High Court. New suit claims the entire site as Lord Ram’s birthplace.
• 1990: LK Advani’s Rath Yatra results in communal riots.
• 1992: Babri Masjid demolished by kar sevaks, leading to widespread violence.
• 1993: Central government acquires 67 acres, passes a law. Supreme Court rules a mosque is not essential to Islam.
• 2002: Allahabad High Court begins hearing title suits.
• 2003: Archaeological Survey of India finds evidence of a pre-existing structure.
• 2010: Allahabad High Court divides the site into three parts. All parties appeal to the Supreme Court.
• 2011: Supreme Court stays High Court verdict, orders status quo.
• 2017: Supreme Court suggests mediation, which fails.
• 2019: Supreme Court delivers unanimous verdict, granting the entire site to Ram Lalla. Orders the construction of a temple and allocates five acres to Sunni Waqf Board for a mosque.
• 2020: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust set up. Bhoomi Pujan performed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• 2021: Temple construction begins. Trust launches a donation drive, collecting over Rs 2,500 crore.
• 2022: Trust announces the temple’s completion by December 2022, modifies the design.
• 2023: Pran Pratishtha ceremony planned for January 22, 2024. Prime Minister Modi to unveil a 51-inch statue of Ram Lalla.
• 2024: Pran Pratishtha ceremony held on January 22, broadcasted live. Grand celebration planned, including the lighting of one million earthen lamps in Ayodhya.