Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Gem-Studded Ram Idol Arrives in Ayodhya
A very special and expensive idol of Lord Ram, covered in diamonds and other precious stones, has arrived in Ayodhya.
It was brought from Karnataka and will be placed in the Ram temple.
The idol is very big, about 10 feet tall, and was made by skilled artists from Thanjavur.
The person who donated it wants to stay anonymous.
The temple trust is planning a big ceremony to install the idol, and many holy people will attend.
The idol will be placed near the Sant Tulsidas temple, and there will be special events and prayers from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
A gem-studded Ram idol worth ₹25–30 crore, donated by an anonymous devotee from Karnataka, has arrived in Ayodhya.
The idol, standing 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, was transported over 1,750 km from Karnataka and is crafted by artisans from Thanjavur.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is considering installing the idol at Angad Tila, near the Sant Tulsidas temple.
A formal unveiling and pran pratishtha ceremony will be held on December 31, 2025, with saints and mahants from across the country in attendance.
Religious and cultural programs will be held from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with daily rituals starting at 9:30 am.
- Who
- Anonymous devotee from Karnataka, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, artisans from Thanjavur
- What
- Installation of a gem-studded Ram idol worth ₹25–30 crore
- When
- December 31, 2025 (Pratishtha Dwadashi)
- Where
- Angad Tila, near Sant Tulsidas temple, Ayodhya
- Why
- To commemorate the second anniversary of the pran pratishtha of the Ram Lalla idol
- Donor
- Anonymous devotee from Karnataka
- Idol Value
- ₹25–30 crore
- Idol Dimensions
- 10 feet tall, 8 feet wide
- Transport Distance
- 1,750 km
- Installation Site
- Angad Tila, near Sant Tulsidas temple
- Ceremony Date
- December 31, 2025 (Pratishtha Dwadashi)
- Artisans
- Skilled artisans from Thanjavur
- Trustee
- Dr. Anil Mishra
