GG News Bureau
Ayodhya, 22nd Jan. After a wait of almost five centuries, the historic city of Saket, also known as Ajodhia or Ayodhya, is ready to restore Lord Ram’s legacy on Monday. This event showcases the story of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” which aligns with the vision of a strong nation promoted by PM Modi’s campaign. It exemplifies the unwavering faith and generosity that transcend state boundaries and unite the nation in the pursuit of building a mandir.
The magnificent mandir, with its rich tapestry of contributions woven across states and boundaries, rises tall as a symbol of Bharat’s dedication and unity.
As Ayodhya is done with the huge pran pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol, and special ‘Mangal Dhwani’ is being made to make Bhagwan Ram’s homecoming. The Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, has supported the magnificent musical production, which was orchestrated by the renowned poet Yatindra Mishra of Ayodhya.
A devotional “Mangal Dhwani” including fifty traditional musical instruments from all over the nation, reverberated for two hours before Monday’s consecration ceremony at the recently built Ram mandir in Ayodhya.
Uttar Pradesh’s pakhawaj, flute, and dholak; Karnataka’s veena; Punjab’s algoja; Maharashtra’s sundari; Odisha’s mardala; Madhya Pradesh’s santoor; Manipur’s pung; Assam’s nagada and kali; and Chhattisgarh’s tambura were among the instruments.
Additionally, there was ghatam from Andhra Pradesh, sitar from Jharkhand, santar from Gujarat, pakhawaj from Bihar, hudka from Uttarakhand, nagaswaram, tavil, and mridangam from Tamil Nadu, as well as shehnai from Delhi, ravanahatha from Rajasthan, shrikhol and sarod from West Bengal, and ghatam from Andhra Pradesh.
The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is a real example of bringing together the power of faith, not simply a structure. Every piece of cloth, stone, carving, and bell conveys a tale of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat that crosses national lines and draws people together on a shared spiritual quest. These days, this devotion manifests itself in the form of the ancient Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The pure white grandeur of Rajasthani Makrana marble envelops the mandir’s majestic core. When it comes to the exquisite deity sculptures, Karnataka’s Charmouthi sandstone is the star. The towering statues at the entrance gate are made of pink sandstone from Bansi Paharpur in Rajasthan.
The contributions extend well beyond construction supplies. Gujarat has shown its compassion by giving a magnificent 2100 kg Ashtadhatu bell, along with a wonderful music that will reverberate through its halls. Gujarat also displays a 700 kg chariot with a unique “nagada” made by the All India Darbar Samaj in addition to this celestial bell. Karnataka is where the black stone used to make Lord Ram’s statue comes from. As portals to the divine realm, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura have supplied handcrafted fabrics and elaborately carved wooden doors from their locations in the foothills of the Himalayas.
#Ayodhya Tells a Story of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat, One Brick at a Time
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There are yet more contributions to be listed. Maharashtra is the source of polished teakwood, while Uttar Pradesh is the source of brassware. There is more to the Ram Mandir’s history than its building materials and place of origin. It’s about the hundreds upon thousands of gifted artists and craftspeople who have dedicated their lives, souls, and talents to this holy project.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science and Technology have provided the mandir with technical support from at least four of their top institutes. Other institutions that have contributed to the project include the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
Building the Ram mandir was made possible in large part by CSIR-CBRI Roorkee. Significant contributions on seismic safety and foundation design came from CSIR-NGRI Hyderabad. For Surya Tilak, DST-IIA Bengaluru provided technological support on the Sun’s path, while CSIR-IHBT Palampur helped bring tulips to bloom in time for the hallowed Ram Mandir Praan Pratishthaa ceremony.
One of its distinctive features is the Surya Tilak mechanism, which is crafted so that, on Sriram Navami day each year, the Sun’s rays would fall for roughly six minutes on the forehead of Lord Ram’s idol at noon.
Ram Navami is a Hindu holiday that falls on the ninth day of the first month, typically in March or April. It commemorates the birthdate of Lord Ram, who was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
In Ayodhya, the Ram Mandir is more than simply a monument—it’s a dynamic example of the ability of faith to bring people together.
