Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevat, Shabri & 2 more: Check devotional Ram Mandir postage stamps unveiled by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled Commemorative Postage Stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and a book of stamps related to Lord Ram worldwide. The stamps feature various components, including the Ram Mandir, Choupai 'Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari', the Sun, Sarayu River, and sculptures in and around the Temple.
The collection comprises six stamps depicting Ram Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj, and Ma Shabri.
The design incorporates a gold leaf of sun rays and Chaupai, lending a majestic character to the miniature sheet. Reflecting the five physical elements known as 'Panchabhutas' (sky, air, fire, earth, and water), the design signifies the perfect harmony of essential elements for all manifestations.
The accompanying stamp book aims to showcase the international influence of Lord Ram on various societies.
The 48-page book features stamps issued by over 20 countries, including the US, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Cambodia, and organisations like the UN.
In anticipation of the upcoming 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22, the idol of Lord Ram was placed in the temple's 'Garbha Griha' on Thursday. The preceding symbolic 'Parisar Pravesh' of a replica of the main idol occurred on Wednesday, accompanied by Vedic chants.
Elaborate rituals, including a 'Kalash Pujan' and a special puja in the sanctum sanctorum, paved the way for bringing the idol inside the temple on Thursday with the assistance of a crane amid chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.'
Transported to the temple in a truck, the idol is expected to be officially installed in the sanctum sanctorum on Thursday, according to Shri Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairperson Nripendra Mishra.
The meticulous
