The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at the site believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, the hero of Ramayana regarded as an incarnation of God Vishnu by the Hindus.
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Why is the idol of Ram Mandir black?
The idol is black as it has been carved out of black stone. This is in keeping with how Lord Ram has been described in the scriptures.
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The purification ceremony takes place in Ayodhya’s Ram temple on 22nd January 2024, a 51-inch holy place of temple. He will be of black complexion. In this Shri Ram will be seated on the lotus in the form of a 5-year-old child. The idol height with the lotus flower will be 8 feet.
You might be interested to know the significance of the 5-year-old idol of Ram Lalla which is 51 inches high. Some people might think that is why Ram Lalla’s statue is made of black stone. The answer is Ram Lalla’s statue is made from Shaligram stone, from which the idols of God and goddesses of Hindu religion are made. It is considered a holy stone. Shaligrams are black-colored, smooth, and oval-shaped stones.
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