The recent consecration of the idol of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on January 22 unveiled a stunning collection of divine ornaments, each symbolizing a facet of ancient Hindu scriptures. Notably, the child deity, envisioned as a five-year-old, is also accompanied by an assortment of five traditional silver toys, including a rattle and spinning top, in line with sacred lore.
Lord Ram’s idol gleams with a meticulously crafted gold crown, studded with precious rubies, emeralds, and diamonds, paying homage to North Indian traditions. At its center sits an emblem of Surya Dev, the Sun God, mirroring Lord Ram’s solar lineage. Draped around Lord Ram’s form is the Vijayamala, a gold necklace embedded with rubies, symbolizing victory and displaying auspicious Vaishnava signs such as the Sudarshana chakra and mangal kalash.
Noteworthy too is the Kaustubha Mani placed near the heart of the idol, a gemstone believed to be adorning all avatars of Lord Vishnu. Further embellishing the idol are the Kantha and Padika necklaces, the resplendent Kanchi waistband completing the divine attire with its bell adornments, and the Mukut—a majestic gold crown, designed for the tenderness of youth and infused with symbols of wisdom and royalty, including the Suryavanshi logo, peacock motifs, and a backdrop of natural gemstones. The idol of Ram Lalla manifests grace and fortitude with armlets, bangles, rings, and ornate kamar bandh, all of which are created by the skilled artisans of Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers in Lucknow, certified for authenticity by the International Gemological Institute.
A significant highlight of Lord Ram’s sacred adornments is the tilak composed of elegant gold and diamonds, encircling the Ajana Chakra, the site of intuition. The bejeweled rings feature natural Zambian emeralds and Burmese rubies, symbolizing the verdant forests traversed by Lord Ram. Inlaid with a gallery of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, each piece of jewellery carries the essence of Lord Ram’s noble virtues, his harmonious relation to nature, and the universal adulation he commands. The Vijayamala’s intricate design incorporates five sacred flowers, emblematic of the ‘pancha bhoota’ against a backdrop of enduring cosmic symbols like the conch and chakra. Meanwhile, the Kamar Bandh, designed to represent divine grace and unyielding strength of character, commingles luxurious gemstones with pearls to portray Lord Ram’s wisdom and spiritual elegance.