Overview
- Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath said the government supports the proposal and is in talks with Hindu religious leaders involved in bringing a Ram Lalla replica to the islands.
- The envisioned temple would serve as a place of worship and a multifunctional cultural center geared toward devotees in the Western Hemisphere who cannot travel to India.
- The concept of a “Mini Ayodhya” or Ayodhya Nagari was advanced by Prem Bhandari of the Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir and was presented to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
- Backers cite strong local interest, noting that a Ram Lalla replica unveiled in May 2025 in Port of Spain drew thousands of worshippers.
- Officials have not announced approvals, funding details, a site decision, or a construction timeline, indicating the project remains in the planning phase.