The newly consecrated idol of Lord Ram Lalla at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is set to be called “Balak Ram” as it depicts the deity as a five-year-old boy in a standing posture, as reported by PTI, quoting a priest associated with the consecration ceremony on Monday.
Lord Ram Lalla Idol Will Be Known As ‘Balak Ram’
The idol of Lord Ram Lalla, whose consecration was done on January 22, has been named as ‘Balak Ram’. 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 priest associated with the consecration ceremony was quoted as saying by PTI.
About The Qualities Of Ram Lalla Idol
- The 51-inch statue, crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru, is hewn from a three-billion-year-old rock.
- The azure-coloured Krishna Shile (black schist) used for the sculpture was extracted from Gujjegowdanapura in Jayapura Hobli, HD Kote Taluk of Mysuru.
- This fine-to-medium-grained, sky-blue metamorphic rock, commonly known as soapstone due to its smooth surface texture, is ideal for sculptors in carving idols.
- The Rama Lalla idols for the temple were crafted by three sculptors: Ganesh Bhatt, Yogiraj, and Satyanarayan Pandey.
Large Number Of Devotees Flock To Ram Temple
Following the pran pratishtha ceremony for Lord Ram Lalla, devotees flocked to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as it opened its doors to the general public on Tuesday. A huge gathering of devotees, including locals and individuals from other states, had assembled outside the temple gates since Monday night under tight security measures, eager to enter the premises.
The 51-inch statue, crafted by sculptor Arun Yogiraj from Mysuru, is hewn from a three-billion-year-old rock.