Ayodhya Ram temple to get 2,400 kg bell from UP's Etah
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1. Material and weight
A 2,400 kg bell, crafted from 'ashtadhatu,' is made of eight metals, including gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, tin, iron, and mercury.
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2. Origin and manufacture
The bell was fashioned by a team of around 30 workers. Aditya Mittal, a metal businessman, fulfilled his late brother's wish by donating this colossal bell to the temple.
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3. Design and features
Measuring six feet in height and five feet in width, this bell boasts an incredible sound that reaches a 2 km radius.
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Design and features
Crafted as a single piece, the bell's manufacturing process involved meticulous shaping, measurement, and metal preparation.
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4. Purpose and divine connection
The Mittals undertook this unique project following an order from the Nirmohi Akhara after the Ayodhya title dispute verdict in 2019.