The construction began within six, seven months, as soon as the new model was ready. The new shrine's ground area, at 10,000 square feet, is double that of the old structure and has two floors inside for seating the devotees. The general approach to the reconstruction, though, seems to be half-hearted. A few panels are already showing cracks, but the Aukuf authorities insist they will be replaced. Not everyone agrees with him.
People seem to want to exploit even the construction of the shrine.
Rs 5 crores for the shrine, Rs 7 crores for the mosque and the rest for developing the exteriors, lawns, rest rooms, etc. Its construction will begin once the shrine is ready. The decision has come under much criticism, since it will now take another four years for the mosque to be ready. But they built the shrine first because that is where all the donations come. Everyone agrees, though, that the fire has, in some ways, been a blessing in disguise.