First extension of Ram Janmabhoomi premises; temple trust buys 7,285-sq.ft land for Rs 1 crore

The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, which is constructing a grand Ram temple, has purchased a 7,285 square feet land adjacent to the Ram Janmabhoomi premises in Ayodhya.

In accordance with the plan to expand the Ram temple complex area to 107 acres from the present 70 acres, the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has purchased a 7,285 square feet land adjacent to the Ram Janmabhoomi premises in Ayodhya, an official of the trust said on Thursday. The trust, which is constructing a grand temple for lord Ram in Uttar Pradesh, has paid Rs 1 crore for the 7,285 square feet land to its owner, Deep Narain, at a rate of Rs 1,373 per square foot, news agency PTI quoted the official as saying. Trustee Anil Mishra told the news agency, "We have purchased the land as we need more space for the Ram temple."