The new Ram Lalla idol was radiating in divine ornaments and attire. According to Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the ornaments made for Lord Ram are based on 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 Stotra”.
After the research, under the direction of Shri Yatindra Mishra, Shri Ankur Anand’s institution, Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers crafted the ornaments.
New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple
The idol of Ram Lalla was adorned in a yellow dhoti and a red pataka/angavastram in Banarasi fabric. “These angavastrams are embellished with pure gold zari and threads, featuring auspicious Vaishnav symbols – Shankh, Padma, Chakra, and Mayur. These garments were created by Delhi’s textile designer, Shri Manish Tripathi, who worked from Ayodhya Dham,” Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra wrote in a post on X.
As per Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, here are the ornaments used to adorn the new Ram Lalla idol:
Mukut: Crafted in North Indian tradition. the Mukut is made of gold and adorned with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. In the very centre of the Mukut is an emblem of Surya Dev. On the right side of the Mukut, strands of pearls are intricately woven.
Kundal: Designed to complement the Mukut, these Kundals follow the same design and are adorned with peacock motifs. They are also embellished with gold, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
Kantha: Bhagwan’s neck is graced by a crescent-shaped necklace, intricately studded with gems. It features floral designs symbolising good fortune, with an image of Surya Dev at its centre. Crafted from gold and inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, this necklace exudes divine splendour. Elegant strands of emeralds hang below, enhancing its majestic appearance.
Kaustubha Mani: Worn at the heart of Bhagwan is the Kaustubha Mani, decorated with a large ruby and diamonds. It is a scriptural tradition that Bhagwan Vishnu and his incarnations wear the Kaustubha Mani at their heart, hence its inclusion.
Padika: A necklace worn below the throat and above the navel, significant in divine ornamentation. This ornament is a five-stranded necklace made of diamonds and emeralds, featuring a large, ornate pendant.
Vaijayanti or Vijayamala: This is the third and longest necklace, made of gold and intermittently studded with rubies. Worn as a symbol of victory, it depicts symbols auspicious to the Vaishnava tradition – the Sudarshana Chakra, Lotus, Shankh, and the Mangal Kalash. It is also decorated with flowers beloved to Devtas, including Lotus, Champa, Parijat, Kund, and Tulsi.
Kanchi/Kardhani: Adorned around Bhagwan’s waist is a gem-studded waistband, made of gold with natural elegance and decorated with diamonds, rubies, pearls, and emeralds. It also features small bells symbolising purity, with strands of pearls, rubies, and emeralds hanging from them.
Bhujbandh: Bhagwan wears armlets on both arms, studded with gold and precious stones.
Kangan: Beautiful gem-studded bangles are worn on both hands.
Mudrika: Rings adorned with gems and featuring dangling pearls are worn on both hands.
