Ayodhya, September 14
The third meeting of the Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee concluded successfully, focusing on the development of the temple's fifth gallery, which is set to be transformed into an international museum.
Members of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust and officials actively participated in the discussions, which centred around innovative plans for the gallery, dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
The meeting, which commenced at 10 a.m. on Saturday, was led by Narpendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Temple Construction Committee. He inspected the ongoing preparations and assessed how the gallery would be presented to the public.
"The fifth gallery will utilise state-of-the-art technology such as 3D and 7D to create a unique experience for visitors. A 20-minute film on Lord Hanuman's life will be featured, with construction being spearheaded by IIT Chennai," Mishra said.
Preliminary work on the gallery has begun, and the committee is evaluating the type of scriptwriting and technology that will best tell the religious stories. "Without full completion, it's difficult to finalise the script. The technology used for the religious storytelling will be tailored based on the script," Mishra added.
The first four galleries, operated by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, are dedicated to the Ram Katha (the story of Lord Ram), while the fifth gallery, located in the Ram Katha Park, will focus on Hanuman. The gallery will be equipped to display a 20-minute video about Hanuman's life on a large, curved screen, incorporating immersive 3D and 7D technology.
"This gallery will accommodate up to 25 visitors at a time, allowing them to experience the spiritual journey of Lord Hanuman in a highly engaging manner," Mishra stated. The gallery's construction is expected to be completed within a year, turning it into an international attraction.
The script for the Hanuman gallery has been developed in collaboration with IIT Chennai and the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Chief Curator Sanjeev Kumar Singh will give the final shape to the script, ensuring a well-rounded narrative.
Anil Mishra, trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, expressed excitement about the project.
"The international museum will feature not only Ram Katha but also a dedicated Hanuman gallery, blending traditional storytelling with cutting-edge technology," he said.
Once completed, the museum will emerge as a significant cultural and spiritual centre, attracting visitors from across the globe.
"This museum will be truly unique and a major spiritual destination," Anil Mishra added.
With its innovative use of modern technology and its focus on Sanatan Dharma, the Ayodhya museum is expected to become a pivotal site for devotees and tourists alike.