Ram Mandir construction 98% done, Parkota and lighting due by Nov 15: Nripendra Misra
Synopsis
Ram Mandir's finish line is now weeks away. Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra confirmed 148 of 150 works have been handed over to the Trust — only the Parkota's water treatment and temple lighting remain, with a hard deadline of 15 November. Persistent Ayodhya rains are the last obstacle between the project and its full structural close-out.
Key Takeaways
Nripendra Misra confirmed on 16 October that 148 of approximately 150 construction works at the Ram Mandir complex are complete and handed over.
The sole major outstanding task is the Parkota (perimeter structure), where water treatment work on the roof is pending.
Lighting work across the temple and Parkota is ongoing, with both due by 15 November .
Continuous rainfall in Ayodhya over three days has slowed the pace of remaining construction.
The Martyrs' Memorial is fully complete; the Madhavacharya Gate is approximately 80% done.
L&T is handing over completed works to the Ram Mandir Trust along with full records, drawings, and financial documentation.
Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Friday, 16 October, confirmed that 148 of approximately 150 construction works at the Ayodhya temple complex have been completed and handed over to the Ram Mandir Trust, with the remaining tasks set to conclude by 15 November. The update marks the final stretch of one of India's most closely watched infrastructure projects.
What Has Been Completed
Misra told reporters that construction firm L&T, which was tasked with executing the project, has been progressively handing over completed works to the Trust along with all relevant records, drawings, designs, and financial documentation. The Trust's own project engineers then conduct independent inspections before formally approving each handover.
Of the roughly 150 distinct works within the temple complex, 148 have cleared this handover process. The Martyrs' Memorial, another key component of the Ayodhya project, has also been fully completed. Misra noted he personally inspected it on Thursday, with only minor horticulture and landscaping work still pending at that site.
What Remains and Why
The principal outstanding task is the Parkota — the temple's perimeter enclosure structure. Misra explained that water treatment work on the Parkota's roof is still underway, and that continuous rainfall over the past three days in Ayodhya has slowed progress at the site. Lighting work across both the main temple and the Parkota is also ongoing.
'Of these 150 works, 148 have been completed and handed over. The major construction work that is yet to be handed over is the Parkota, the temple's perimeter structure,' Misra said. He added: 'Lighting work is currently underway in the temple and the Parkota. That will be completed by November 15.'
Madhavacharya Gate Progress
Misra also provided a separate update on the Madhavacharya Gate, stating that approximately 80 per cent of its construction has been finished. He said he was scheduled to inspect the site to assess further progress and identify any remaining gaps.
What Happens Next
With 15 November set as the firm deadline for all pending works — including the Parkota handover, lighting installations, and minor finishing tasks — the committee appears confident of a clean close-out before the winter festival season. The completion will mark the full structural and infrastructural handover of the Ram Mandir complex, nearly ten months after its consecration ceremony in January 2024. All eyes will now be on whether the November deadline holds amid unpredictable weather conditions at the site.
Point of View
But the Parkota delay reveals a pattern that has dogged large Indian construction projects: weather and last-mile finishing work consistently slip timelines. With 148 of 150 works done, the committee is clearly in the home stretch — yet the fact that water treatment on a roof remains pending months after the temple's consecration points to sequencing gaps in the original project plan. The November 15 deadline is achievable, but it hinges on Ayodhya's weather cooperating. More broadly, the pace of complementary infrastructure — the Madhavacharya Gate at only 80% — suggests the visitor experience ecosystem around the temple will take longer to fully materialise than the headline completion figure implies.
NationPress
16 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of the Ram Mandir construction is complete?
As of 16 October, 148 of approximately 150 construction works at the Ram Mandir complex in Ayodhya have been completed and handed over to the Ram Mandir Trust. The remaining work — primarily the Parkota perimeter structure and lighting — is expected to finish by 15 November.
What is the Parkota and why is it still pending?
The Parkota is the perimeter enclosure structure of the Ram Mandir complex. Its completion is delayed because water treatment work on its roof is still underway, and continuous rainfall in Ayodhya over the past three days has slowed progress at the site.
What is the deadline for completing all Ram Mandir construction?
Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra has stated that all remaining work, including the Parkota handover and lighting installations across the temple complex, will be completed by 15 November.
Which company built the Ram Mandir?
L&T (Larsen & Toubro) was responsible for executing the construction work at the Ram Mandir complex. The firm is handing over completed projects to the Ram Mandir Trust along with records, drawings, designs, and financial documentation, which Trust engineers then inspect before approving.
What other Ayodhya projects were updated by Nripendra Misra?
Misra said the Martyrs' Memorial has been fully completed, with only minor horticulture and landscaping remaining. The Madhavacharya Gate is approximately 80% complete, and he was scheduled to inspect the site to review further progress.
