Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai has denied reports of leakage of water from the roof of the Ram temple.

Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Rai stated that not a single drop of water has dripped from the roof of the sanctum sanctorum, where Ram Lalla is seated, and emphasised that there are no structural flaws in the temple.

“In the sanctum sanctorum where Lord Ram Lalla is seated, not a single drop of water has dripped from the roof nor has water entered the sanctum sanctorum from anywhere,” Rai assured.

He clarified that water had dripped from a pavilion in the eastern direction in front of the sanctum sanctorum.

“After the completion of the roof work on the second floor of the temple, a dome will be added, and the roof of the pavilion will be closed,” Rai explained.

Rai further elaborated on the construction process, noting that in temples made of stone, electrical conduit and junction boxes are typically installed on top of the stone roof, with the conduit brought down through holes in the roof to provide lighting to the ground floor ceiling. These conduits and junction boxes are made watertight and hidden in the surface during the flooring above.

“Since the work of electricity, waterproofing and flooring is in progress on the first floor, water entered all the junction boxes and fell on the ground floor from the conduit. From above, it seemed that water was dripping from the roof, but in reality, the water was coming out on the ground floor through the conduit pipe. Once the flooring on the first floor is completed and made completely watertight, there will be no entry of water from any junction, preventing water from reaching the lower floor through the conduit,” Rai said.

He also highlighted the temple’s drainage system, stating that excellent arrangements have been made for rainwater drainage in the temple and rampart complex. The work is ongoing to ensure there will be no water-logging anywhere in the temple and rampart complex, he added.

“The entire Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex has been arranged for zero water discharge for rainwater. Recharge pits are also being constructed in the complex to keep the rainwater completely inside,” Rai added.

Since the Pran Pratishtha day, nearly 1,00,000 to 1,15,000 devotees have been visiting daily to have darshan of Ram Lalla. The entry for darshan is from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with each devotee taking a maximum of one hour for darshan, walking on foot and exiting to receive prasad. Mobile phones are prohibited inside the temple to ensure smooth darshan and maintain security.