Ram Lalla idol’s ornaments, crafted by
Ankur Anand’s Lucknow-based Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers, went through an
extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki
Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram ahead of the grand ceremony
at Ayodhya temple, as per the temple trust.
“Ram Lalla is adorned in Banarasi
fabric, featuring a yellow dhoti and a red pataka or angavastram. These
angavastrams are embellished in pure gold ‘zari’ and threads, featuring
auspicious Vaishnav symbols – Shankh, Padma, Chakra, and Mayur,” mentioned a
member of the temple trust.
Delhi-based textile designer Manish
Tripathi, who worked from Ayodhya Dham for the project, created these garments,
he said adding, “The creation of these divine ornaments is based on an
extensive research and study following the descriptions of Shri Ram’s
scripturally-appropriate splendour in texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana,
Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas, and Alavandar Stotram.”
Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers crafted
the ornaments based on this research and Yatindra Mishra’s direction and
concept, said the trust member further adding, “Gracing his grand abode, Prabhu
Shri Ram Lalla radiates in divine ornaments and attire, a sight of spirituality
and tradition.”
The Ram Mandir is built in the
traditional Nagara style with length (east-west) of 380 feet, width of 250 feet
and height of 161 feet. A total of 392 pillars supports it and has 44 doors.
The pillars and walls are adorned with intricately sculpted Hindu deities,
gods, and goddesses.
Bhagwan Shri Ram’s childhood form known
as Shri Ram Lalla has been placed in the main sanctum sanctorum on the ground
floor and the idol has been sculpted by Mysuru-based sculptor Arun Yogiraj. The
main entrance is located on the eastern side, which can be approached by
ascending 32 stairs through the Singh Dwar.
There are a total of five mandaps or halls
– Nritya Mandap, Rang Mandap, Sabha Mandap, Prathana Mandap and Kirtan Mandap.
Near the temple is a historic well known as Sita koop from the ancient era.
