The Ayodhya Ram Mandir
The splendour, the sense of pride, and the profound emotional resonance experienced by every Hindu—my gaze fixed on the television, eagerly witnessing the live consecration ceremony of Shri Lord Ram. Jai Shri Ram The Ayodhya Ram Mandir issue is a long-standing and complex dispute in India, centred around the city of Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh. At the heart of the controversy is the Babri Masjid, a mosque built in the 16th century by Mughal Emperor Babur, and the belief that the mosque was constructed on the birthplace of Lord Ram. Historical Background: The origins of the dispute trace back to the Mughal era when the Babri Masjid was built in Ayodhya. Over the centuries, various claims and counterclaims regarding the religious significance of the site emerged, leading to tensions between Hindu and Muslim communities. The Demolition: On December 6, 1992, the Babri Masjid was demolished by a large crowd of Hindu activists, leading to widespre...