Ahead of the Ram Navami celebrations, a retired IAS officer, Subramanian Lakshminarayanan and his wife Saraswathy, have donated their entire life's savings to the Ram Temple trust in Ayodhya for the creation of a golden Ramcharitmanas. Estimated to be worth Rs 5 crore, the 151 kg epic contains 10,902 verses coated with 24-carat gold and was crafted by Chennai-based Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers. This act of devotion from the retired bureaucrat has set the tone for the upcoming Navratri and Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya.
Golden Ramcharitmanas Donated to Ayodhya Ram Temple
Ahead of the Ram Navami celebrations, a retired IAS officer and his wife have made a significant contribution to the Ram Temple trust in Ayodhya. Subramanian Lakshminarayanan and Saraswathy have donated their entire life's savings for the creation of a golden Ramcharitmanas.
Background
The Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem composed by the 16th-century poet Tulsidas. It tells the story of Ramayana, the Hindu epic that chronicles the life of Lord Rama. The golden Ramcharitmanas donated to the Ayodhya temple is a monumental work of art. It weighs 151 kg and contains 10,902 verses coated with 24-carat gold. The epic was crafted by Chennai-based Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers.
Significance
The donation of the golden Ramcharitmanas is a symbol of the profound devotion that many Hindus have for Lord Rama. The epic will be placed in the Garbhagriha, the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple. It will serve as a reminder of the teachings of Tulsidas and the importance of Ramayana in Hindu culture.
Upcoming Celebrations
The donation of the golden Ramcharitmanas has set the tone for the upcoming Navratri and Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya. Navratri is a nine-day festival that celebrates the goddess Durga. Ram Navami, which falls on the ninth day of Navratri, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama. Both festivals are widely celebrated in Ayodhya.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the significance of the Ramcharitmanas? The Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem that tells the story of Ramayana. It is considered to be one of the most important texts in Hinduism.
2. Who created the golden Ramcharitmanas? The golden Ramcharitmanas was crafted by Chennai-based Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers.
3. How much is the golden Ramcharitmanas worth? The golden Ramcharitmanas is estimated to be worth Rs 5 crore.
4. Why did Subramanian Lakshminarayanan and Saraswathy donate their savings? Lakshminarayanan and Saraswathy donated their savings out of their devotion to Lord Rama.
5. When will the golden Ramcharitmanas be installed in the Ram Temple? The golden Ramcharitmanas will be installed in the Garbhagriha of the Ram Temple once the temple is complete.
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