Karnataka: Ancient Vishnu idol with features of Ram Lalla found in Krishna river, Shivalinga recovered
10 months, 2 weeks 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 must have been dropped in the river at the time of possible destruction of the temple, Dr Padmaja Desai, a lecturer in ancient history and archaeology at Raichur University said while speaking about the Vishnu idol. This Vishnu idol found in the Krishna river basin has got special features, Dr Desai said, adding that the aura around Vishnu shows 'dashavatara' such as Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Rama, Parashurama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki.

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Fact Check: Vishnu statue, Sudarshan Chakra found during survey of UP's Sambhal mosque? | Know truth
1 week, 5 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 …

Sculptor Arun Yogiraj crafts 'small' Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya
9 months 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 …

Karnataka: Ancient Lord Vishnu idol and Shivling found in riverbed
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 Governor felicitates sculptor Arun Yogiraj for making Ram Lalla idol
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 4 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. …

’Hanuman Ji himself...’: Ayodhya mandir trust says after monkey’s temple entry
10 months, 4 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 …

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

Ram Lalla Virajman at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya
11 months ago

Ram Lalla Virajman at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya

Live Mint  

The consecration of the new Ram Lalla idol took place on Monday at the recently built temple, accompanied by extensive festivities in the town. Ayodhya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers before the idol of Ram Lalla during the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir, in Ayodhya, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. "The extraordinary moment of the consecration of Shri …

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

Ayodhya Ram temple's stunning pictures released ahead of pran-pratishtha ceremony
11 months ago

Ayodhya Ram temple's stunning pictures released ahead of pran-pratishtha ceremony

Hindustan Times  

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust released breath-taking images of the newly built Ram mandir Ayodhya on Saturday, two days before the ‘pran-pratishtha’ ceremony of the grand temple. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared the inside pictures of the Ayodhya mandir on X. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the ‘pran pratishtha’ or consecration …

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

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

Ram Lalla idol installed in sanctum sanctorum of Ram Temple
11 months ago

Ram Lalla idol installed in sanctum sanctorum of Ram Temple

The Hindu  

The idol of Ram Lalla was placed in the garbha griha of the Ram Mandir on Thursday amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram”. The Ram Lalla idol, which depicts a five-year-old Lord Ram and weighs more than 150 kg, was carved by Karnataka’s renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj. Video: Ram Lalla idol placed in Ayodhya temple Rituals in the run up …

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

Ayodhya: Lord Ram Lalla's idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' of temple ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'
11 months ago

Ayodhya: Lord Ram Lalla's idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' of temple ahead of 'Pran Pratishtha'

India TV News  

Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Day 3: After 550 years, the long-awaited moment for millions of devotees has finally arrived as Lord Ram Lalla's idol has been placed in the 'Grabh Grah' or sanctum sanctorum of the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya today. The seven-day rituals of the pre-Pran Pratishtha or consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at Ram Janmabhoomi …

Ram Lalla idol arrives at temple amid rituals
11 months 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 …

Lord Ram Lalla's Idol To Tour Temple Premises On Day 2 Of Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony At Ayodhya
11 months ago

Lord Ram Lalla's Idol To Tour Temple Premises On Day 2 Of Ram Temple Consecration Ceremony At Ayodhya

ABP News  

Lord Ram Lalla's idol will be touring the premises of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday, the second day of the week-long consecration ceremony, Vedic scholar Acharya Shri Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid said. "On Wednesday, January 17, after 1:20 pm, there will be Jalayatra, Teertha Puja, Brahmin-Batuk-Kumari-Suvasini Puja, Vardhini Puja, Kalshayatra and a tour of the idol of Lord …

Ram Lalla idol using Krishna Shila by Arun Yogiraj selected as Shri Vigraha of Bhagwan Shri Ramlalla Sarkar,
11 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

51 inches tall, black stone: What we know about Ram Lalla's idol in Ayodhya
11 months, 2 weeks ago

51 inches tall, black stone: What we know about Ram Lalla's idol in Ayodhya

Hindustan Times  

Champat Rai, the general secretary of the Ram Temple Trust, has shared the details of the idol of Lord Ram which will be installed in the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Sculptor Arun Yogiraj, whose idol of Lord Rama has been selected for installation at the Shri Ram Janambhoomi in Ayodhya. The idol of 'Ram Lalla' carved by Karnataka's renowned sculptor …

Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj's idol of Ram Lalla chosen for Ayodhya's grand temple
11 months, 3 weeks 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'
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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', …

Decision on Lord Ram Lalla's idol, to be installed in sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir, awaits announcement
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision on Lord Ram Lalla's idol, to be installed in sanctum sanctorum of Ram Mandir, awaits announcement

India TV News  

Ram Mandir: The final decision to select Lord Ram Lalla's idol which will be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the grand Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is yet to be taken after voting on three idols concluded on Friday. Who prepared Lord Ram Lalla's idols Renowned sculptors Ganesh Bhatt and Arun Yogiraj from Karnataka, besides Satya Narayan Pandey from Rajasthan …

Ayodhya's Ram Temple to get stronger with age, no steel being used in mandir construction | Here are DETAILS
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya's Ram Temple to get stronger with age, no steel being used in mandir construction | Here are DETAILS

India TV News  

Ram Temple Ayodhya: The construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to be inaugurated on January 22. In an exclusive interview with news channel Zee News, Architect Chandrakant Sompura revealed various significant details about the durability and construction material of Ram Temple. Ram Temple complex will be 'atmanirbhar' in its own way: Champat Rai The under-construction Ram …

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

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, 8 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 …

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 …

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