In a moment etched in history, a ceremonial Kalash (sacred pitcher) was installed atop the main spire of the sanctum sanctorum of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya on Monday, marking a major spiritual and architectural milestone in the ongoing construction of the grand temple.
The ceremonial installation was preceded by a Vedic havan and pujan, where the Kalash was first worshipped before being placed atop the spire amidst chants and rituals. The sacred ritual began at exactly 9:15 AM on Vaishakh Krishna Pratipada, corresponding to April 14, 2025, with the chanting of Vedic hymns by a congregation of Vedic scholars and priests.
At 10:15 am, in strict accordance with traditional Vastu Shastra and Vedic customs, the Kalash was ceremoniously installed on the temple’s primary shikhara (spire) directly above the idol of Ram Lalla.
The event was conducted in an atmosphere charged with spiritual fervor and devotion, as priests performed the Kalash Pujan — a sacred offering and invocation ritual — amid the rhythmic resonance of conch shells and Vedic chants.
The temple complex radiated with divine energy, as the installation symbolised the fulfillment of a crucial phase in the sacred construction journey.
“This Kalash, now crowning the temple’s highest point, is not only an architectural element but also a profound representation of Sanatan faith and timeless tradition. Its placement directly above the deity signifies the divine culmination of the temple’s structural sanctity and spiritual completeness,” Convener Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Chanpat Rai said.
For devotees across India and beyond, this moment was one of deep reverence, devotion, and national pride. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust also shared rare and awe-inspiring images of the event, capturing the sacred spire adorned with the Kalash, highlighting the intricacy and spiritual gravity of the ritual.
“This installation marks a golden milestone in the chronicle of the Ram Temple’s construction — a project seen as the cultural and spiritual resurgence of the nation. It will be remembered as a historic step in fulfilling a centuries-old dream rooted in collective faith and perseverance,” Rai said. Rai also informed the media about several upcoming developments, including enhanced security measures. A four-kilometre-long protective wall will be constructed around the temple complex to ensure its security. “The wall will be completed within 18 months,” Rai said.
Ram Mandir Nirman Samiti Chairman Nripendra Mishra added that Engineers India Limited will lead the construction of the security wall. “Soil testing is underway, and a final decision on the wall’s height and thickness will be taken soon,” Mishra said. He also mentioned plans to expand the capacity of the Yatri Suvidha Kendra.
Responding to discussions about distributing sacred soil from the Ram Janmabhoomi among devotees, Mishra clarified: “No such decision has been made. The soil excavated during construction will remain within the complex. It is pujya bhoomi—sacred—and will be used for leveling the park and Sadhana Sthal areas.” Mishra confirmed that the overall construction of the Ram temple will be completed by May 15, including the installation of a flagpole, lightning conductors, and aviation safety lights atop the main spire. “We are in the final stages of completing the temple’s pinnacle,” he said.
