In a divine moment, a grand and beautiful gold idol of Ramlalla has arrived in Ayodhya from Karnataka. Valued at a whopping ₹200 crore, the idol has drawn nationwide attention from devotees across the country and beyond. It was transported under tight security and with all protocols in place. Here’s more on this.
Gold Ramlalla Idol Arrives In Ayodhya
There is a festive atmosphere in Ayodhya today. The arrival of the ₹200 crore idol of Ramlalla Sarkar from Karnataka has captured national attention. The idol, which reflects fine craftsmanship, weighs 500 kg and is crafted using a rare blend of gold, silver and diamonds. It is now considered one of India’s most significant religious creations, showcasing extraordinary artistry and deep devotion. The official Ayodhya Darshan page posted an image of the gold Ramlalla idol on its X account today.
According to a report by Deccan Herald, Bengaluru-based artist Jayashree Phaneesh crafted the idol, which the authorities unveiled in Ayodhya today. The artist worked with gold leaf sheets to craft the idol. She also added rubies, emeralds, and corals, pearls and diamonds to it. The authorities will install the new idol within the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.
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Inspired By The Thanjavur Painting Style
As per a report by Deccan Herald, the gold Ramlalla idol draws inspiration from the Thanjavur painting style. It is set in a rosewood frame that measures 10 feet in height, 6 feet in width and 2.5 feet in depth. Interestingly, Jayashree, a home-maker, specialises in Thanjavur paintings and pursues art as a hobby.
Over the past decade, the 50-year-old artist has donated 10 of her works to various temples. Furthermore, this Ramlalla idol for Ayodhya took her around 2,800 hours over nine months to complete. She began with a thermocol structure, layered it with clay and finished it using gold leaf sheets.
The artwork also includes depictions of Lord Hanuman, Garuda and the Dashavatara alongside Lord Ram. Moreover, this was Jayashree’s first attempt at creating an ‘idol-like’ artwork. Authorities transported this idol from Karnataka under tight security, with all ceremonial protocols.
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What do you think of this gold Ramlalla idol in Ayodhya? It is beautiful, right?
Cover Image Courtesy: @ShriAyodhya_/ X and @HeritageGirl7/ X
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