LUCKNOW, Sept. 8 -- Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has decided to develop the second floor of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as a Ram Katha temple, dedicated to preserving and showcasing scriptures related to Lord Ram.

The floor will display Ramayans from countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Nepal, along with versions written in several Indian languages including Tamil, Kannada, Odia, and those from the North Eastern states. Research work on Hindu scriptures will also be carried out here.

"The second floor of the Ram Temple will be dedicated to the Ram Katha temple, which will serve as a repository of knowledge about Lord Ram and his teachings," Anil Mishra, member of the Trust, said. He added that scriptures, manus...