The Ayodhya Shri Ram Mandir is receiving various unique and significant Gifts for Ram Lalla and Ram Mandir Ayodhya across India in preparation for its consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024.
These gifts are meant to contribute to the grandeur and religious significance of the temple. Here are some key highlights of the gifts mentioned in the news article:
2100 kg Bell for Shri Ram Mandir
Crafted from ‘Ashtadhatu’ an alloy of eight metals, this massive bell is set to be installed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The bell, prepared in Etah’s Jalesar in Uttar Pradesh, took two years to make.
108 foot long Incense Stick from Vadodara
A colossal incense stick(Agarbatti), measuring 108 feet and weighing 3610 kg, has been prepared in Gujarat’s Vadodara. This environmentally friendly stick, made over six months, contains various ingredients like guggul, coconut shells, ghee, and herbs.
3000 Special Gifts for Ram Lalla from Janakpur, Nepal
Over 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram, including silver shoes, ornaments, and clothes, have been sent from Sita’s birthplace in Janakpur, Nepal. These gifts arrived in Ayodhya in a convoy of around 30 vehicles.
Read More: 3000 Gifts for Shri Ram from Janakpuri
Rock from Ashok Vatika, Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan delegation visited Ayodhya, presenting a rock from the Ashok Vatika, a garden mentioned in the epic Ramayana. The Ashok Vatika is where Ravan captivated Mata Sita.
400 kg Lock and Key for Ram Mandir Ayodhya
Crafted by Satya Prakash Sharma from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, this lock and key weigh 400 kg and stand at 10 feet height, 4.6 feet width, and 9.5 inches thickness. It is considered the world’s largest and is intended as a symbolic lock for the Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya.
Clock Denoting Time in Eight Countries
A clock designed by a Lucknow-based vegetable vendor, Anil Kumar Sahu, measures 75 cm in diameter. It simultaneously denotes the time in eight countries, including India, Tokyo, Moscow, Dubai, Beijing, Singapore, Mexico City, Washington DC, and New York.
Dhawaja Dand (Brass Flag Pole) from Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel flagged off a 44-foot-long brass flag pole and six smaller flag poles for the “pran pratistha” ceremony in Ahmedabad.
Read More: 5,500 kg Dhwaja Dand of Ayodhya Ram Mandir
56 inch Nagaru (Ram Mandir Drum) from Gujarat
Crafted by the All India Dabgar Samaj in Dariyapur, Gujarat, a 56-inch nagaru made of gold foil will be installed in the temple courtyard.
1100 kg Giant Lamp from Vadodara
Arvindbhai Mangalbhai Patel, a farmer from Vadodara, crafted a giant lamp weighing 1,100 kg. The lamp, made from ‘panchadhatu’ has a height of 9.25 feet and a width of 8 feet, with a capacity for 851 kg of ghee.
7000 kg Ram Halwa by Chef Vishnu Manohar
Chef Vishnu Manohar from Nagpur has announced the preparation of 7,000 kg of “Ram Halwa” a traditional sweet dish, for the devotees attending the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya.
100000 Laddu from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara Swami Mandir in Tirupati, will send one lakh laddu for distribution to devotees on the consecration day.
Read More: 100,000 Tirupati laddus distribution for Ram Mandir Ayodhya
Saree from Surat City
A special saree prepared in Gujarat’s Surat city, featuring pictures of Lord Ram and the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, will be sent to the temple authorities, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.
Necklace on the Theme of Ram Mandir
A diamond merchant from Surat created a necklace on the theme of the Ram temple using 5,000 American diamonds and 2 kg of silver. The necklace, completed by forty artisans in 35 days, has been gifted to the Ram Mandir trust.
Gold-Plated Footwear from Hyderabad
Challa Srinivas Sastry from Hyderabad covered a distance of nearly 8,000 km on foot to present gold-plated footwear for Lord Ram, fulfilling his ‘kar sevak’ father’s dream.
These gifts, ranging from the artistic to the symbolic, reflect the diverse contributions and devotion of people from various regions, adding to the cultural and religious significance of the upcoming consecration ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir on 22 January 2024.
