Ram mandir: Ayodhya's Ram Lalla dons 1.7kg crown, 750gm waist band

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1. Grand unveiling of Ayodhya's Ram Mandir:

After the highly anticipated consecration ceremony led by PM Modi, the sacred Ram mandir in Ayodhya has officially opened its doors to the public. Image credits: Our own

2. Inspiring decor of the sanctum sanctorum:

Enthusiastic crowds are enduring the chilly weather to catch a glimpse of the new 51-inch "Balak Ram" idol inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum. Image credits: Our own

3. Ram Lalla's divine adornments:

The Ram Lalla idol reveals a spectacle of opulence and symbolism, with devotees and the temple trust emphasizing the divine status reflected in the deity's jewellery and attire. Image credits: Our own

4. The crown's majestic splendor:

The deity's yellow gold crown, weighing 1700 gm, is adorned with 75 carats of diamonds, 135 carats of Zambian emeralds, and 262 carats of rubies. Image credits: Our own

5. Tilak and Ajana chakra:

Covering the Ajana Chakra, it symbolizes the eye of intuition, surrounded by smaller diamonds weighing 10 carats. Image credits: Our own

6. Kantha, Padika, and Kaustubha Mani:

The padika, a five-strand necklace, and the Kaustubha Mani, featuring a large ruby and diamonds, contribute to the deity's majestic appearance. Image credits: Our own

7. Royal waist band, armlets, and anklets:

The deity also wears baju bandh armlets (400 gm), gem-studded bangles, and an anklet (pāgh kuda) weighing 400 gm, inlaid with rubies and diamonds. Image credits: Our own Find Next One