With the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony drawing closer, a diverse array of gifts is steadily making its way to Ayodhya.
Devotees, driven by unwavering devotion, are presenting a multitude of offerings that symbolise their deep reverence for the divine deity.?
The excitement surrounding this sacred ritual is tangible, with each gift carrying significant meaning, showcasing the profound spiritual connection between worshippers and Lord Ram.
From traditional artifacts to contemporary expressions of faith, the generosity displayed by devotees mirrors the cultural richness and diversity woven into the fabric of devotion.
This grand celebration is set to serve as a testament to the enduring connection that unites the faithful with the divine as they get ready to welcome the divine essence into the sacred idol during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.?
Satya Prakash Sharma, a senior craftsman based in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, renowned for crafting handmade locks, has meticulously created a massive 400 kg lock intended for the Ram Mandir.?
A devout follower of?Lord Ram, Sharma dedicated months of hard work to produce what is now deemed the "world's largest handmade lock."?
To present this extraordinary creation to the authorities of the Ram temple, the lock reached its destination in Ayodhya on January 20, marking a significant contribution from the skilled artisan to the revered temple project.?
Wearing a saffron robe with 'Jai Shri Ram,' 63-year-old Nemaram Prajapati marked his arrival in the "land of Lord Ram" by blowing a conch and playing his 'damru.'
Prajapati completed a challenging barefoot cycling journey from Ahmedabad in Gujarat, reaching the Ram Path near the grand entrance of the Ram temple site this week.
The 'Laddu?Prasad,' crafted by Sri Ram Catering Services in Hyderabad and owned by Nagabhushanam Reddy, has also successfully arrived in Ayodhya.
The laddu was transported in a chilled glass box. Nagabhushan Reddy mentioned that approximately 30 individuals worked non-stop for 24 hours to make this laddu.
Before the Pran Pratishthan ceremony, a contingent from Telangana also arrived in Ayodhya with camphor, also known as 'Kapur.'
The 108 kg of chemical-free Kapur brought by the group will be utilised for the puja and aarti of Ram Lalla.
A 500-kg 'nagada' (drum) has arrived in Ayodhya from Gujarat. It is a dedicated chariot in anticipation of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple?set for January 22.?
Made by the Dabgar community in the Daryapur extension of Karnavati, Gujarat, the 'nagada' is a creation of the people themselves.
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