<p>A large number of devotees thronged the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Sunday on the auspicious occasion of Shukla Paksha Purushottam Maas Ashtami, offering prayers and witnessing a heavy rush throughout the day. Devotees from several cities and villages across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions visited the temple premises to seek blessings, with many describing the atmosphere as peaceful and spiritually uplifting.</p> <h2>Devotee Experiences</h2> <p>"We have come to Ayodhya from Banaras to offer prayers at the Ram Mandir. We are feeling very good here; everything is going exceptionally well, and it will continue to be great in future as well," devotee Devansh Pandey told ANI.</p> <p>Another devotee, Ashutosh Pandey, also expressed similar sentiments, highlighting the spiritual atmosphere and large turnout at the temple. "It feels wonderful to be here; one finds a different kind of mental peace in this place. There is a massive crowd, people have arrived from various cities and villages," he said.</p> <h2>Elaborate Security Arrangements</h2> <p>Meanwhile, Ram Janmabhoomi SP (Security) Balramchari Dubey said that elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure smooth darshan and safety of devotees visiting the temple on the auspicious day.</p> <p>He stated that a three-tier security system has been deployed around the temple complex with multiple security agencies working in coordination. "The security around the Ram Temple has been arranged in three layers--PSC, CRPF, and SSF, all together ensure the safety of the citizens. At the checking points as well, SSF and civil police officers and personnel are deployed...." Dubey told ANI.</p> <h2>Temple Architecture and Features</h2> <p>The magnificent Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir is constructed in the traditional Nagara style. Its length (east-west) is 380 feet; width 250 feet and height is 161 feet; and it is supported by a total of 392 pillars and 44 doors. The pillars and walls of the temple showcase intricately sculpted depictions of Hindu deities, gods, and goddesses. In the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground floor, the childhood form of Bhagwan Shri Ram (the idol of Shri Ramlalla) has been placed.</p> <p>The main entrance to the Mandir is situated on the eastern side, which can be approached by ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar. There are a total of five Mandaps (Halls) in the Mandir - Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap.</p> <p>Near the Mandir is a historic Well (Sita koop), dating back to the ancient era. In the southwestern part of the Mandir complex, at Kuber Tila, the ancient Mandir of Bhagwan Shiv has been restored, along with the installation of a statue of Jatayu. (ANI)</p> (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)