CNBC TV18
By Priyanka Deshpande
Published Jan 18, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 18 released commemorative postage stamps on the Ram temple in Ayodhya and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world.
The components of the design include the Ram temple, the 'chaupai' 'Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari', Sun, Saryu river and sculptures in and around the temple.
The six stamps released by him are on the Ram temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri.
The five physical elements i.e. sky, air, fire, earth and water, known as 'Panchabhutas’ are reflected through various design elements and establish the perfect harmony of Panchamahabhutas essential for all manifestations.
The stamp book is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram and the 48-page book covers stamps issued by more than of 20 countries, including the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Cambodia, and organisations like the UN.
The stamps are not merely a piece of paper or artwork but they are a miniature form of epics and great ideas, and offer a snapshot of Lord Ram, Sita and the epic Ramayana, Modi said in a video message.
Modi said the stamps and the book will help the youth learn a lot and are infused with the spirit of devotion to Lord Ram.
They also offer a glimpse into the temple's architecture and into the philosophy of panchtatva as well, he said.
The release of the commemorative stamps comes days before the consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya temple on January 22.
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