Ayodhya, 28/2: The fundraising campaign for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple construction came to an end on Saturday. The Trust revealed that they have collected over Rs 2,100 crore during the campaign.
The crowdfunding campaign was launched on January 15. The Trust predicted an estimate of Rs 1,100 crore for the Ram temple complex construction.
Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust treasurer, Govind Dev Giri, told reporters, “The fund-raising campaign has ended with generous contributions from all cross-sections of the people, including residents of far-flung villages of India, blurring religious barriers. Total donations received has crossed Rs 2,100 crore by Saturday evening.”
Anil Misra, a member of the Trust said, “The budget for building the temple complex is not final and this will be known only after the construction is complete.”
Swami Paramhans Acharya, of Tapasvi Chhavni said, “The Trust should use additional funds to set up a Sanskrit University in Ayodhya in the name of Mata Sita and establish a gaushala for free supply of milk in the temple town.”
Mahant Dhinendra Das of Nirmohi Akhara said that “the money was donated by millions of Indians in the name of Lord Ram and the excess money should be used for the welfare of Ayodhya and its temples”.
Hanuman Garhi temple priest, Mahant Raju Das, said the money could be used to revamp dilapidated temples in Ayodhya.