Ram idol crafted in Udupi, reaches Ayodhya, set for installation at temple complex
Ayodhya: An idol of Lord Ram crafted in Karnataka has arrived in Ayodhya ahead of its scheduled installation at the Ram Temple complex on December 29. Trust officials said the installation is likely to add another focal point for worshippers within the Ram Temple complex.
The statue was created in Udupi with South Indian craftsmanship and following traditional sculptural techniques along with Vedic principles. The statue is adorned with gold, silver and diamonds, as reported by India Today. Measuring nearly 7 feet 10 inches in height and weighing around four to five quintals, the idol is crafted with Tanjore-style detailing.
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Dr Anil Mishra, who is the trustee of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said the idol was crafted by Bengaluru-based artist Jayashree Phadish. Jayashree has donated idols to several temples across the country. Mishra said the statue would be formally unveiled and installed on December 29 at an auspicious time.
According to the Trust, the idol will be installed near the Sant Tulsidas Temple, in the direction of Angad Tila, within the broader temple premises. Preparations for the installation ceremony are in their final stages, with saints, religious leaders and devotees from across India expected to attend.
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Silver heist: Three detained in Chikkaballapur
Chikkaballapur (PTI): A gang of unidentified men struck a jewellery store here and decamped with around 140 kg of silver ornaments valued at nearly Rs three crore, police said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the burglars broke open the shop’s shutter and door locks on Monday night and carried out the theft without leaving behind any immediate clues.
The burglary came to light on Tuesday morning when shop staff arrived to open the showroom and found the locks broken, following which the police were informed.
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Officials visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
“Special teams were formed to trace the accused, and efforts were intensified after it was found that the thieves had also stolen the CCTV DVR from the premises,” a police officer said.
The burglars entered the shop at 12.10 am and spent over three hours. Initially, they attempted to break open the lock using an iron rod, but later cut it using a cutter to gain entry.
The accused reportedly filled three bags with silver ornaments and fled the scene at around 3.10 am. The entire incident was captured on CCTV footage.
The police have detained three suspects in connection with the case.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain whether they were involved in similar crimes elsewhere, police added.
