Shree Raam Janmabhoomi: A journey of half Millenium.
The Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram, has been a spiritual, cultural, and political epicenter of India for centuries. The construction of the Ram Mandir in modern times represents the fifth major phase in this journey. Each phase tells a story of devotion, dispute, and transformation that shaped Indian consciousness. z8x Phase 1: Tam the one 9z iwcOriginal Temple and Faith (Ancient to 1528 CE) The earliest phase of the Ram Mandir's history is rooted in mythology, scripture, and collective faith. As per the Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Ram was born in the holy city of Ayodhya, the capital of the Kosala Kingdom. Ancient texts like the Skanda Purana and Padma Purana also refer to Ayodhya as a sacred place. Historical records suggest that temples dedicated to Vishnu and Ram existed here long before the Islamic invasion of India. Hindu kings, such as those from the Gupta dynasty and later the Gahadavalas, are believed to have built ...