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	Idol	Description
	Lord Rama	The presiding deity, the main deity is seen standing with a bow. He occupies the central position in the temple.
	Sita	She is the companion of Lord Rama, reflecting devotion and virtue.
	Lakshmana	Stands beside Rama, representing loyalty and courage.
	Hanuman	He was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama. As the most loved monkey god, he is revered as the embodiment of strength, love, and devotion.
	Bharata & Shatrughna	Brothers of Rama, often depicted in the temple, representing family values and unity.

How Many Idols in Ram Mandir? The main idol that will be placed in the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya is that of Lord Ram as a child, called Ram Lalla. Besides this, idols of other gods like Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, and Hanuman will also be installed, making the place important on spiritual grounds for the devotees.

• Bhagwan Shree Ram was the King of Ayodhya as mentioned in the great tale of Ramayana. He was the King of the Bharat Varsha during the Treta Yuga. He was one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu.
• The Ramayana preaches us the victory of the good over the evil. Shree Ram assassinated Ravana, the Sri Lankan King, and handed over the Lankan Kingdom to Ravana’s brother, Vibhishana.
• In every years Dussehra, Ram Leela is celebrated in the villages, reciting the story of Lord Ram as a tribute to him. The residents of Ayodhya have been waiting for last 500 years for Ram Lalla’s idol to be incorporated.
• Sadhus and Sants have been praying and praying for temple’s built since the last 5 decades. The Ram Mandir case in conflict with the Babri Masjid one have had years of wait for the Ram Mandir on the Janmabhumi.
• The Modi government finally in 2024 had performed the Prana Prathishtha of the Ram Mandir. It was a huge occasion in the history which was shown on televisions in the entire world to the Ram Bhakts.
• The devotees had tears of joy in their eyes on the day in Ayodhya, seeked Lord Ram’s blessings.
• I am sure that Ram Bhakts seeking Lord Ram’s blessings will celebrate this year’s Dussehra at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya with tons of happiness and devotion to Lord Ram.
• Ayodhya has become a world famous tourist destination where devotees from around the globe come for darshan. Its a great year and lets celebrate this one with joy and pray together for a beautiful future.
• A day to remember in the Hindu religious history.

Let’s explore the captivating details of the original Ram Lalla idol:

1. Childlike Grace: The Ram Lalla idol portrays Lord Rama as a five-year-old boy, standing with folded hands in front of his chest. This unique posture, known as Bharat Rama or Bharat Janambhoomi, adds an endearing charm to the representation.
2. Solid Stone Craftsmanship: Constructed from black stone, the Ram Lalla idol isn’t just aesthetically significant; it’s also remarkably durable. The choice of this auspicious material ensures the idol’s longevity, with a weight ranging from 150 to 200 kilograms.
3. Divine Incarnation: According to Hindu mythology, the idol embodies the divine incarnation of Lord Ram as an infant, cradled in the loving embrace of his parents, King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. For centuries, it has inspired reverence and devotion among devotees.
4. Stature and Material: Standing 51 inches tall, this idol stands as a testament to faith and artistry. Its composition—crafted entirely from black stone—adds to its spiritual significance.

May the grace of Ram Lalla continue to inspire hearts and minds.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir History

Section	Information
Location	The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple situated in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, built on the site of Ram Janmabhoomi. It is believed to be the birthplace of Rama, a principal deity in Hinduism.
Bhumi Pujan	Prime Minister Narendra Modi officiated the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the Ram Mandir on 5 August 2020.
Construction	The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is currently supervising the construction of the temple.
Prana Pratishtha	The consecration of the temple is scheduled for 22 January 2024.
Babri Masjid	The temple’s location was the site of the Babri Masjid, built in the 16th century CE. Idols of Rama and Sita were placed in the mosque in 1949. It was attacked and demolished in 1992.
Supreme Court Verdict	In 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of Hindus, granting the disputed land for the temple’s construction. Muslims were allocated an alternative plot to build a mosque.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)	The Supreme Court referred to a report from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), suggesting the presence of a non-Islamic structure beneath the Babri Masjid, influencing the court’s decision.
Controversies	Controversies have surrounded the temple, including allegations of misuse of donations, sidelining activists, and politicization by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Event/Development	Details
Babri Masjid Installation (1949)	The murtis (sacred images) of Rama and Sita were placed inside the Babri Masjid on the night of 22–23 December 1949. Devotees started gathering from the next day. In 1950, the state took control under section 145 CrPC, allowing only Hindus to perform worship at the site.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Movement (1980s)	VHP, part of the Hindu nationalist Sangh Parivar, initiated a movement in the 1980s to reclaim the site for Hindus and build a temple dedicated to infant Rama (Ram Lalla). The government granted permission for Shilanyas (foundation stone ceremony), leading to the construction of the singhdwar (main entrance) on disputed land. The VHP and BJP organized a rally on 6 December 1992 that turned violent, leading to the demolition of the mosque, after the foundation of the temple was laid adjacent to it.
Inter-Communal Violence (1992)	The mosque’s demolition resulted in months of inter-communal violence, causing an estimated 2,000 deaths in Bombay and triggering riots across the Indian subcontinent. The New York Times reported attacks on Hindu temples in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Terrorist Attack (2005)	On 5 July 2005, terrorists attacked the makeshift Ram temple at the destroyed Babri Masjid site. Five attackers were shot dead, and one civilian died in a grenade attack. The CRPF suffered casualties during the encounter.
Archaeological Surveys (1978, 2003)	Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted excavations in 1978 and 2003, finding evidence of a Hindu temple’s remains on the site. Accusations were made against left-leaning historians for undermining these findings.
Legal Disputes and Allahabad High Court (2010)	Legal disputes included the Acquisition of Certain Area at Ayodhya Act in 1993. In 2010, the Allahabad High Court ruled to divide the disputed land into three parts: 1⁄3 for Ram Lalla, 1⁄3 for Muslim Sunni Waqf Board, and 1⁄3 for Hindu religious denomination Nirmohi Akhara. All parties appealed to the Supreme Court against the division.
Supreme Court Verdict (2019)	In 2019, the Supreme Court decided to hand over the disputed land to a trust, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, formed by the Government of India for constructing a Ram temple. The verdict also allocated five acres of land for a new mosque to be built 22 km away from Ayodhya in Dhannipur village.
Government Acceptance and Land Allocation (2020)	On 5 February 2020, the Indian Parliament announced that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accepted the plan to construct the temple. Two days later, on 7 February, five acres of land were allocated for the new mosque in Dhannipur village, 22 km away from Ayodhya.

A poem on Ram Mandir in Hindi

राम मंदिर की श्रद्धा, अनुराग,
वहां बसे राम की आभा।

शिला से बना विशाल मंदिर,
जिसमें बसे राम भगवान।

अयोध्या की धरती पर खिले,
प्रेम और शांति के फूल गुलाब।

भक्तों की आस, उनकी आशा,
राम मंदिर की शोभा अनुपम।

Recent updates on the Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir

• The recent election results in Uttar Pradesh came as a surprise, especially considering Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s assertive governing style and the BJP’s infrastructure push in Ayodhya.

Party	Seats Won
Samajwadi Party (SP)	37
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)	33
Indian National Congress (INC)	6
Other Parties	4

• The youth expressed dissatisfaction due to repeated disruptions and paper leaks in recruitment examinations.
• The issue of stray cattle damaging standing crops was a sore point for farmers and rural residents. This concern affected the BJP’s popularity in the region.
• Frequent paper leaks in government recruitment exams led to frustration among aspirants.
• Despite the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, voters focused on local issues.
• The BJP lost several constituencies in the Ayodhya region, including Faizabad (where the Ram Temple is situated), Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, and Shrawasti.
• The choice of candidates matters significantly. In Sultanpur, BJP candidate Maneka Gandhi faced her first electoral defeat.

The reference of the content of the blogpost, How many idols in Ram Mandir? is from the blogpost, Hindustan Times, Remaining two Ram Lalla idols will also be enthroned in Ram temple: Trust

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