Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth

India TV News  

India TV Fact Check: A collage of four images has been circulating on social media, with the claim that a 1,500-year-old idol of a Vishnu statue, along with symbols like the Sudarshan Chakra and other Hindu symbols, were discovered during a survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh. A Facebook user shared the collage with the caption in Telugu, which translates to, "1500-year-old Vishnu statue, Sudarshana Chakra, and Hindu symbols discovered during the survey of the Sambhal Mosque. We conducted a reverse image search of the viral collage, which led us to an X post by NDTV on February 7, 2024, titled "Centuries-Old Vishnu Idol, Shivling Found In Karnataka Riverbed." Image Source : SCREENSHOTSudharshan Chakra image on online shopping website called Indiamart What came out in fact check?

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Fact Check: No, These Idols Were Not Found After Any Sambhal Mosque Survey, Know Truth Behind Viral Post
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Fact Check: No, These Idols Were Not Found After Any Sambhal Mosque Survey, Know Truth Behind Viral Post

ABP News  

A collage of four images has been shared online, claiming that 1,500-year-old idols were discovered during the survey of a Mughal-era mosque in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district. A Facebook user shared the collage with the caption in Telugu, which translates to, “1500-year-old Vishnu statue, Sudarshana Chakra, and Hindu symbols discovered during the survey of Sambhal …

Fact Check: Old, unrelated photos of Hindu idols FALSELY linked to Sambhal mosque survey
1 month ago

Fact Check: Old, unrelated photos of Hindu idols FALSELY linked to Sambhal mosque survey

India Today  

Four photos of idols of Hindu Gods and a religious artefact are making the rounds on social media. Those sharing these photos claim these idols were found during the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. Sharing the photos of the idols, one person wrote on Facebook, “1500 AD Vishnu Murti statue, Sudarshana Chakra, Hindu symbols found …

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj crafts 'small' Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj crafts 'small' Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Famed sculptor Arun Yogiraj, who carved the Ram Lalla idol installed in the newly built Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya earlier this year, has crafted the smaller version of the Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, whose pictures he shared on his social media platform X on Saturday. "After the selection of the main Murti of Ram lalla, I carved another small …

Arun Yogiraj shares never-seen-before image from when he was carving Ram Lalla idol
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Arun Yogiraj shares never-seen-before image from when he was carving Ram Lalla idol

Hindustan Times  

Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor who carved the Ram Lalla idol which now sits in the ‘garbha griha’ of Ayodhya temple, took to Instagram to share an unseen picture of the statue. The image shows Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor of the Ram Lalla idol. “At the time of work in progress… Even after feeling confident about the proportions and symmetry, feeling …

Arun Yogiraj shares pic of hammer and chisel he used to carve the ‘divine eyes’ of Ram Lalla idol
11 months ago

Arun Yogiraj shares pic of hammer and chisel he used to carve the ‘divine eyes’ of Ram Lalla idol

Hindustan Times  

Arun Yogiraj took to Instagram to share a picture of special equipment he used to create the Ram Lalla idol that sits in the ‘garbha griha’ of Ayodhya temple. Arun Yogiraj shared this picture with the Ram Lalla idol before the Pran Pratishtha event that took place on January 22 in Ayodhya. “Thought of sharing this silver hammer with the …

Karnataka: Ancient Lord Vishnu idol and Shivling found in riverbed
11 months ago

Karnataka: Ancient Lord Vishnu idol and Shivling found in riverbed

Op India  

On 7th February, an ancient idol of Lord Vishnu and a Shivling were unearthed from the Krishna river close to Devasugur village in Karnataka’s Raichur district. The idol of Lord Vishu in which all ten incarnations are featured around its ‘aura’ bore similarities to the recently consecrated statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. Dr Padmaja Desai, an ancient …

Ancient Lord Vishnu Idol Resembling Ayodhya's Ram Lalla Statue Found in Karnataka
11 months ago

Ancient Lord Vishnu Idol Resembling Ayodhya's Ram Lalla Statue Found in Karnataka

News 18  

An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu, which features all his ten incarnations, was recently discovered in Karnataka’s Raichur and has sparked enthusiasm among the devotees. Social Media Reacts to ‘Dashavatara’ Idol The discovery of Lord Vishnu’s idol triggered a series of reactions from several social media users who are calling the statue’s resemblance with Ayodhya’s Ram Lalla idol astonishing. The …

Centuries old Vishnu idol resembling Ram Lalla found in Raichur
11 months ago

Centuries old Vishnu idol resembling Ram Lalla found in Raichur

Hindustan Times  

An ancient statue of Lord Vishnu featuring all ten incarnations, or 'dashavatara,' was discovered near the Krishna river, in the Raichur district, Karnataka. The idol is remarkable as it has features resembling the recently consecrated statue of Ram Lalla idol in the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya. An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu was discovered in Raichur, Karnataka, Speaking …

Karnataka: Ancient Vishnu idol with features of Ram Lalla found in Krishna river, Shivalinga recovered
11 months ago

Karnataka: Ancient Vishnu idol with features of Ram Lalla found in Krishna river, Shivalinga recovered

India TV News  

An ancient idol of Lord Vishnu was unearthed recently from the Krishna river at a village in Karnataka’s Raichur district, in which all ten incarnations are featured around its 'aura', sources said. The idol possesses features resembling the recently consecrated idol of Ram Lalla in Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The must have adored the sanctum sanctorum of a temple and …

Karnataka Governor felicitates sculptor Arun Yogiraj for making Ram Lalla idol
11 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Governor felicitates sculptor Arun Yogiraj for making Ram Lalla idol

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot felicitated sculptor Arun Yogiraj at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Sunday for carving out 51-inch Ram Lalla idol, sculpted from Krishna Shila stone, placed in Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Arun Yogiraj carved out the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol, sculpted from Krishna Shila stone, placed in Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Days …

Differently-abled artist sketches Ram Lalla’s idol that sits in the ‘garbha griha’ of Ayodhya temple
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Differently-abled artist sketches Ram Lalla’s idol that sits in the ‘garbha griha’ of Ayodhya temple

Hindustan Times  

A differently-abled man’s beautiful sketch of Ram Lalla's idol from the newly-inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was shared on social media. The image shows a differently-abled artist making a sketch of Ram Lalla's idol from Ayodhya temple. Take a look at the pictures and the video of Ram Lalla's sketch: Both Instagram posts received tons of appreciative comments from people. …

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Two more Ram Lalla idols to be placed in temple complex soon
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Two more Ram Lalla idols to be placed in temple complex soon

Live Mint  

Two days after the Ram Mandir was inaugurated in Ayodhya and a Ram Lalla idol was placed in the sacred sanctum sanctorum, two other idols await for their final placement within the temple complex. The 51-inch statue of Ram Lalla was carved from a unique black stone by sculptor Ganesh Bhatt, It is expected that Bhatt's creation will be enshrined …

’Hanuman Ji himself...’: Ayodhya mandir trust says after monkey’s temple entry
11 months, 2 weeks ago

’Hanuman Ji himself...’: Ayodhya mandir trust says after monkey’s temple entry

Live Mint  

In a “beautiful incident” at Ayodhya Ram Mandir, a monkey entered the sanctum sanctorum of the newly inaugurated temple on Tuesday evening, went near the Utsav idol, and left without creating any trouble, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra said. Taking to the microblogging site X in Hindi, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared the incident and said that at …

1.7 kg crown, 750 gm waist band: The 14 pieces of jewellery worn by Ram Lalla in Ayodhya
11 months, 2 weeks ago

1.7 kg crown, 750 gm waist band: The 14 pieces of jewellery worn by Ram Lalla in Ayodhya

Firstpost  

After a long, long wait, the day is finally here. The tilak Ram Lalla’s tilak, also made in yellow gold, weighs around 16 gm. The crown worn by Ram Lalla features 75 carats of diamonds and 135 carats of Zambian emeralds along with 262 carats of rubies apart from other gemstones. Also see: In Images | The big moments from …

Ayodhya: New 51-inch Ram Lalla idol to be known as 'Balak Ram'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya: New 51-inch Ram Lalla idol to be known as 'Balak Ram'

India TV News  

The new Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ram temple on Monday will be known as "Balak Ram" as it depicts the deity as a five-year-old boy in a standing posture. Complete Coverage The reason for naming the idol of Lord Ram as 'Balak Ram' is that he resembles a child, whose age is five years," Arun Dixit, a …

Ayodhya consecration proclamation of Ram Rajya: Yogi Adityanath
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ayodhya consecration proclamation of Ram Rajya: Yogi Adityanath

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on January 22 said the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya is a proclamation of Ram Rajya, a harmonious society without discrimination. Addressing a gathering of thousands, which included the country's who's who, after the consecration ceremony, Mr. Adityanath said this historic occasion of national pride has come after a wait of …

First look of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after pran pratishtha
11 months, 2 weeks ago

First look of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya after pran pratishtha

Hindustan Times  

After PM Modi on Monday performed the pran pratishtha of Lord Ram Lalla at the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, the first look of the 51-inch idol was revealed to the world. Lord Ram Lalla first look: 7 things to know about the idol 1. Though Ram Lalla idol's hands are folded, they are designed such that they …

Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj's first reaction after reaching Ayodhya
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj's first reaction after reaching Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Arun Yogiraj, who sculpted the Ram Lalla idol, arrived in the temple town of Ayodhya for the consecration or pran pratishtha ceremony of the newly constructed Ram Mandir on Monday. The 'pran pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country, …

Old idol of Ram Lalla to be placed in front of new idol
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Old idol of Ram Lalla to be placed in front of new idol

The Hindu  

The old idol of Ram Lalla, kept in a makeshift shrine, will be placed in front of the new idol that will be consecrated at the temple here on January 22, Govind Dev Giri, the treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said. One of the idols will be kept with us since we will need it to measure …

Ram Lalla idol depicts 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, major Hindu symbols. Check details
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol depicts 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, major Hindu symbols. Check details

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Lalla idol, which will be installed at Ayodhya's Ram temple has many significant religious symbols from Hinduism. Here is a detailed account of Hindu religious symbols and Gods engraved on the Ram Lalla idol. All 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu On both sides of the Ram Lalla idol, the incarnations of Lord Vishnu are engraved. Hindu religious symbols …

Full face of Ram Lalla idol seen for 1st time
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Full face of Ram Lalla idol seen for 1st time

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: The first image of the full face of the new Ram Lalla idol surfaced on social media on Friday, days ahead of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Monday, though the eyes of the deity continue to be covered at the consecration site. This newspaper was the first to report that Ram Lalla’s idol carved by …

Hyderabad Gears up for Ram Fete
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad Gears up for Ram Fete

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Ahead of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of the Lord Ram Lalla idol at the temple Ayodhya on Monday, the city is abuzz with preparations for festivities to mark the ceremony. A delegation from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has been actively visiting devout followers, presenting ‘Akshatalu’ brought for the temple’s [ratishtha puja. Open grounds across the city are …

Ram Lalla idol's first photo inside Ayodhya temple's sanctum sanctorum revealed
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol's first photo inside Ayodhya temple's sanctum sanctorum revealed

Hindustan Times  

The idol of Ram Lalla was placed inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday, ahead of the Ram Janmabhoomi mandir 'pran-pratishta' ceremony on January 22. The first photo of the Ram Lalla idol, which is covered with a veil, was revealed during the placement ceremony The first photo of the Ram Lalla idol, which is …

Ram Lalla idol's face revealed ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony | See first pic
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol's face revealed ahead of Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony | See first pic

India TV News  

Ayodhya: The face of Ram Lalla's idol has been unveiled ahead of the Ram Mandir's 'Pran Pratishtha' to be held on January 22. Image Source : INDIA TVThe first photo of Ram Lalla idol unveiled ahead of the Ayodhya's Ram Mandir event Ram Mandir Event on January 22 | Key takeaways The first image of the Ram Lalla idol became …

‘Ram Lalla idol being consecrated does not look like a child’: Digvijaya Singh stokes row on Ayodhya Mandir
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ram Lalla idol being consecrated does not look like a child’: Digvijaya Singh stokes row on Ayodhya Mandir

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday stoked a fresh controversy with his remarks over the new idol of Ram Lalla to be seated in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple being constructed in Ayodhya, and said that “it does not look like a child”. This comes after the 51-inch Ram Lalla idol, sculpted by Mysuru-based artist Arun …

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to gift ‘Onavillu’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to gift ‘Onavillu’

Hindustan Times  

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra representatives will receive 'Onavillu', a traditional ceremonial bow, from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, reported news agency ANI. Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Meanwhile, the seven-day rituals of the ongoing Pran Pratishtha ceremony for Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya began on January 16. Mysore-based sculptor …

Ram Lalla idol arrives at temple amid rituals
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol arrives at temple amid rituals

Hindustan Times  

The ‘parisar pravesh’ of the idol of infant god Ram, or Ram Lalla, took place in Ayodhya on Wednesday, the second day of the weeklong rituals in the run up to the January 22 consecration ceremony that will be presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Workers bring the idol of Ram Lalla at the ‘Garbhagriha’ of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi …

Ram Lalla idol using Krishna Shila by Arun Yogiraj selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar,
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ram Lalla idol using Krishna Shila by Arun Yogiraj selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar,

Op India  

On 15th January, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra confirmed that the Murti sculpted by Karnataka-based renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has been selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar. Taking to X, the Trust stated, “The Murti sculpted on Krishna Shila, by renowned sculptor Shri Arun Yogiraj, has been selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar.” …

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj's Ram Lalla idol to be installed in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, trust confirms
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj's Ram Lalla idol to be installed in Ayodhya's Ram Temple, trust confirms

Hindustan Times  

An idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai confirmed on Monday. Karnataka sculptor Yogiraj Arun with his Ram Lalla idol that is to be installed in Ayodhya on January 22, The stone sculpture would depict a five-year-old Ram …

51-inch-tall, carved from dark stone: All about the Ram Lalla idol chosen for the Ram temple
1 year ago

51-inch-tall, carved from dark stone: All about the Ram Lalla idol chosen for the Ram temple

Firstpost  

The Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya is set for 22 January. “The length of Lord Shri Ram’s idol and the height of its installation have been designed in such a way on the advice of eminent space scientists of India that every year on Ram Navami, the ninth date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, Lord Surya himself will anoint …

Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj's idol of Ram Lalla chosen for Ayodhya's grand temple
1 year ago

Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj's idol of Ram Lalla chosen for Ayodhya's grand temple

Hindustan Times  

Days after the idol of Lord Ram Lalla for 'Pran Pratishtha' was finalised by the temple trust in Ayodhya, Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the idol carved by Karnataka’s renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will adore the grand Ram temple. The idol of Lord Rama, carved by renowned sculptor of our country Yogiraj Arun, will be installed in Ayodhya.” …

Karnataka sculptor's family elated at Ram Lalla's idol selection, mother calls it 'happiest moment'
1 year ago

Karnataka sculptor's family elated at Ram Lalla's idol selection, mother calls it 'happiest moment'

India TV News  

Ram temple: The idol of 'Ram Lalla' carved by Karnataka’s renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has been selected for the grand temple in Ayodhya. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on selection of idol On Monday night, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the statue of Ram Lalla sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru has been selected for installation at the …

Ayodhya Temple: Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj's Ram Lalla idol selected for January 22 installation
1 year ago

Ayodhya Temple: Mysuru sculptor Arun Yogiraj's Ram Lalla idol selected for January 22 installation

India TV News  

Ram Temple : The idol of 'Ram Lalla' carved by Karnataka's renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj will be installed in the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday announced that the statue of Ram Lalla sculpted by Arun Yogiraj of Mysuru has been selected for installation at the Ayodhya temple. Sharing his happiness on 'X', …

News24 posts misleading tweet on Muslim sculptors making idol of Ram Lalla
1 year ago

News24 posts misleading tweet on Muslim sculptors making idol of Ram Lalla

Op India  

As the date for grand opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya approaches, various updates about the temple are being reported by the media. One such false information was provided by News24, which claimed that the idol of Ram Lalla to be installed in the temple is being made by a Muslim sculptor and his son. The tweet in Hindi …

Ram Lalla idol for Ayodhya temple likely to be finalised this month
1 year, 1 month ago

Ram Lalla idol for Ayodhya temple likely to be finalised this month

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Lalla idol to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand temple in Ayodhya will be selected later this month from the three idols currently being chiseled by renowned sculptors in the temple town, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. All three idols of Ram Lalla are based on the sketch presented to the Trust …

Ayodhya’s Idol Scenario: 3 Teams at Work, Ramlalla Statue Will Be Handed Over to Temple Trust by Oct 31
1 year, 2 months ago

Ayodhya’s Idol Scenario: 3 Teams at Work, Ramlalla Statue Will Be Handed Over to Temple Trust by Oct 31

News 18  

The statue of Ramlalla, which will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya’s Ram temple, is almost complete and will be handed over to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust by October 31, said Vipin Bhadouriya, from one of the three teams of sculptors engaged in the task. Officials with the trust said that three idols are being …

Sacred Nepal rocks to be worshipped at Ram Mandir complex
1 year, 7 months ago

Sacred Nepal rocks to be worshipped at Ram Mandir complex

Hindustan Times  

The two rare and sacred rocks brought from Nepal to Ayodhya will be preserved at the Ram Mandir complex even after they’ve been ruled out to be used in the making of Ram Lalla’s idol, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, the trust that manages the temple, has decided. “After several tests, they were not found to be suitable for Ram …

Ram Lalla’s idol to be carved from Karnataka’s black stones
1 year, 8 months ago

Ram Lalla’s idol to be carved from Karnataka’s black stones

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Nellikaru rocks from Karnataka will be used to carve out Ram Lalla’s idol for the sanctum sanctorum of the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya, instead of rocks from Nepal. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has roped in renowned sculptor, Arun Yogiraj of Mysore, to carve out the idol. After thorough research, analysis and advice of technical experts …

Ram Lalla to be depicted as an archer at Ayodhya temple
1 year, 8 months ago

Ram Lalla to be depicted as an archer at Ayodhya temple

The Hindu  

The idol of Ram Lalla to be installed at the under-construction temple in Ayodhya will be in the form of an archer and carved out of "krishna shila" or black stone from Karnataka, the trust entrusted with the work has decided. At its two-day meeting which concluded here late Tuesday evening, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust finalised the …

Special Rock from Karnataka to be Used to Carve Idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya Temple
1 year, 9 months ago

Special Rock from Karnataka to be Used to Carve Idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya Temple

News 18  

The Ram Mandir being constructed in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh will have a piece of Karnataka in it. A huge rock from Karkala of Karnataka’s Udupi district is being sent to Ayodhya, which will be used, not just in the construction of the temple, but to carve the idol of lord Ram too. It is the same kind of rock used …

Shaligram Shila Reaches Ayodhya: Why Stone from Nepal’s Gandaki River is Considered Sacred
1 year, 11 months ago

Shaligram Shila Reaches Ayodhya: Why Stone from Nepal’s Gandaki River is Considered Sacred

News 18  

All the way from Nepal by road, 127 quintals of shaligram shila have reached Ayodhya, where the much-awaited Ram temple is under construction. While the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has not yet decided if shaligram will be used to carve out the idol, the priests conducted its puja as per Vedic rituals. Residence of Hindu deity Vishnu According …

Ram Temple in Ayodhya: What are the sacred shaligram stones from Nepal to be used to make the Ram idol?
1 year, 11 months ago

Ram Temple in Ayodhya: What are the sacred shaligram stones from Nepal to be used to make the Ram idol?

Firstpost  

Two large shaligram stones from the Kali Gandaki waterfall in Nepal have been brought to Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. The sacred shaligram stones Two large slabs of shaligram stones, fossiled stones that are considered holy, are likely to be used for the construction of Lord Ram and Janaki idols at the temple coming up on the Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya. People …

Nepal temple prepares to gift 350-tonne stones to build Ram statue in Ayodhya
1 year, 11 months ago

Nepal temple prepares to gift 350-tonne stones to build Ram statue in Ayodhya

The Hindu  

Two shilas, around seven feet long and weighing over 350 tonnes, from Nepal’s Kali Gandaki river are set to arrive at Ayodhya, where they will be used to carve the idol of Lord Ram, said the priests from Janaki temple, Nepal. A group of priests, local leaders and residents of Beni Municipality, gathered on the banks of Kali Gandaki river …

Bhubaneswar: Archaeological dept finds decorated roof panel of buried temple
2 years, 10 months ago

Bhubaneswar: Archaeological dept finds decorated roof panel of buried temple

India Today  

The Archaeological Survey of India found a slanting roof with decorated panels including sculptures during excavations in Old Town in Bhubaneswar. Located behind the Bhabani Shankar temple in the Old Town, the panels depicting human figures have been found in the southwest direction of the temple. ASI Superintending Archaeologist Arun Malik was quoted by The New Indian Express as saying, …

‘Our Ram is ready to take on the enemy with a smile’
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Our Ram is ready to take on the enemy with a smile’

The Hindu  

As the countdown to the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya begins, eminent sculptor Ram Sutar and his son Anil Sutar are eager to get a green signal from the Uttar Pradesh government to give a final shape to the statue of Lord Ram which will be erected on the banks of Saryu river. “In 2018, Chief Minister Yogi …

AAP MLA to request Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to build Hanuman statue at Ayodhya
4 years, 10 months ago

AAP MLA to request Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to build Hanuman statue at Ayodhya

The Hindu  

AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday said he will make a formal request to the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust to build a grand statue of Lord Hanuman at Ayodhya. The comments come days after Mr. Bhardwaj announced that ‘ Sundar Kand ’ prayers will be recited on Tuesdays in different parts of his constituency in Greater Kailash to seek the blessings …

Build grand statue of Lord Hanuman in Ram Temple premises: AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj
4 years, 10 months ago

Build grand statue of Lord Hanuman in Ram Temple premises: AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday said that a large statue of Lord Hanuman should be built inside the Ram Temple premises when it will be constructed. As to why the yet to be built Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya requires a Lord Hanuman statue, Saurabh Bhardwaj said that Lord Hanuman was Lord Ram's favourite. "I think …

Seers oppose Uttar Pradesh government’s proposal to make Lord Ram’s statue on the banks of Sarayu
6 years, 1 month ago

Seers oppose Uttar Pradesh government’s proposal to make Lord Ram’s statue on the banks of Sarayu

Hindustan Times  

A three-day “Param Dharma Sansad” was held in Varanasi, where seers opposed the Uttar Pradesh government’s proposal to install a 221-metre statue of Lord Ram on the bank of the Sarayu river in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh government will install a 221-metre bronze statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. Terming the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s “Dharma Sabha”, organised on November 25 in …

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