Ram Mandir Time Capsule set to go 2,000 feet underground to preserve history for future

A time capsule is a historic cache information. It is usually used as a method of communication with future people, and to help future archaeologists or historians.

The Ram Janmabhhomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will place a 'Time Capsule' 2,000 feet under the 'Ram Mandir' in Ayodhya. The time capsule will have a detailed history of the Ram Janmabhoomi.

As per the members of the Trust, the capsule will be placed below the site to avoid any future disputes over the area.  The exercise is seen as an effort to avoid future contestations on various facets of the ‘Ram Temple’ history and serve an educational purpose.

A time capsule is a historic cache of information. It is used as a method of communication with future people, and to help future archaeologists or historians.

With the help of time capsules, future generations can get information about a particular era, society, and country. Generally, time capsules are placed in the foundations of the buildings.

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What message will the time capsule carry?

The time capsule will carry a message about Ayodhya, Lord Ram, and his place of birth in Sanskrit. The time capsule will be placed inside a copper plate or 'Tamra Patras' before placing it below the site. As per the Trust, Sanskrit was chosen as one could write long sentences in a few words.

It is worth noting that the time capsule will not be placed on the day of Bhoomi Poojan as it will take time to be readied. Experts have been contacted to write the exact content in the minimum possible words.

A time capsule is made from metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, or copper, and the message is written on acid-free paper so that the paper does not rot even after thousands of years. The time capsule container is 3 feet long and is buried deep inside the ground.

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On 30 November 2017, a 400-year-old time capsule was found inside the statue of Jesus Christ in Burgos, Spain carrying economic, political, and cultural information dating back to the year 1777. According to experts, it is the oldest time capsule found to date.

Over 7,000 people are on the invitee list of the temple trust, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, including politicians, Bollywood celebrities, cricketers, industrialists, and more.