Ram Mandir: Unique Features Of Ram Lalla Idol

Producer:  Mehak Pal

The idol of Ram Lalla was consecrated on January 22 in a grand ceremony led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MyGovIndia, the citizen engagement platform of the Government of India, took to X to share a post on what makes Ram Lalla's idol ''extraordinary''.

According to the tweet, "Every Ram Navami at noon, mirrors and lenses systems align to focus sunlight on Ram Lalla's idol's forehead."

 The Government also highlighted that Ram Lalla's idol has Lord Vishnu's ten avatars and it is carved from 2.5 billion-year-old black granite.

The Sun at the center of the idol's crown symbolises the Suryavanshi logo.

The government explained, "Ram Lalla's tilak boasts a central 3-carat natural diamond, surrounded by smaller diamonds totaling approximately 10 carats. Natural Burmese rubies are used to adorn the Ajana Chakra."

The government also appreciated Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj who carved the idol out of a three billion-year-old rock. 

 The idol is adorned in Banarasi fabric, featuring a yellow dhoti and a red 'pataka' or 'angavastram'. It features auspicious Vaishnav symbols -- 'shankh', 'Padma', 'chakra', and 'Mayur'.

A Lucknow-based Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers crafted Ram Lalla's ornaments. The garments were created by Delhi-based textile designer Manish Tripathi, who worked from Ayodhya Dham for the project.