WHERE – Ram Mandir, Ayodhya (First use in temple construction in world)

WHY TITANIUM –

• 1,000+ years lifespan
• Highly resistant to corrosion and degradation, ensuring structural longevity.
• Lightweight, reducing overall load and enabling innovative designs.
• Low Maintenance: Minimal upkeep required due to corrosion resistance, lowering long-term costs.
• Can be finished in various textures and colors, enhancing architectural appeal.
  • Other uses of Titanium – Aerospace, medical, and construction for its properties.

RAM MANDIR  

• Designed in 1988 by the Sompura family; revised in 2020 using Vastu and Shilpa Shastras.
• Temple dimensions: 380 ft long, 250 ft wide, 161 ft high; third-largest Hindu temple globally.
• Built in Māru-Gurjara (Nagara) style with five mandapas and 366 carved columns.
• Constructed on a 14m concrete base and a 6.4m granite plinth; no iron used.
• Includes shrines for Surya, Ganesh, Shiva, Annapurna, Hanuman, and others.
• Made from 600,000 cu ft of Rajasthani sandstone and 10,000 copper plates.
• 70-acre complex includes museum, prayer hall, and pilgrim facilities.
• Built by Larsen & Toubro; supported by IITs and research institutes