The Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers in Lucknow made the jewellery for the idol of Lord Ram enshrined in the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The jewellery has been certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI).
Mukut
Ram Lalla’s mukut (crown) is made of yellow gold and weighs roughly 1,700 gm. The halo at the back of the mukut is made of 22-carat gold and weighs around 500 gm. The crown contains around 75 carats of diamonds and 135 carats (approximately) of Zambian emeralds along with 262 carats of rubies apart from other gemstones. “The mukut was made keeping in mind that it had to be worn by a child, who is only five and a half years old. We took inspiration from hindu texts and also from the TV show Ramayana”, the jeweller said in a release.
The sun at the centre of Ram Lalla’s crown is the Suryavanshi logo that denotes the lineage of Lord Ram. The peacock, which is the national bird of India, is a sign of royalty and the emerald at the centre is indicative of wisdom, while rubies are the stones associated with Sun God ‘Surya’. The diamonds used in the mukut are all natural and over a billion years old.
Tilak
Ram Lalla’s tilak, also made in yellow gold, weighs around 16 gm. It has a single round 3-carat natural diamond at the centre and is surrounded by smaller diamonds weighing roughly 10 carats. The rubies used are natural Burmese rubies; they cover the Ajana Chakra which is located between the eyebrows and is considered to be the eye of intuition.
Rings
The emerald ring that the Ram Lalla wears weighs around 65 gm and contains nearly 4 carats of diamonds and 33 carats of emeralds. The Zambian emerald at the centre of the ring encapsulates the vibrant green of the forest that Ram Lalla once walked, Harsahaimal Shiamlal Jewellers said. The ruby ring is made for the left hand and weighs around 26 gm. It has both diamonds and rubies.
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Necklaces
The short round necklace is made of yellow gold and weighs around 500 gm. It contains roughly 50 carats of diamonds along with 150 carats of rubies and 380 carats of emeralds. The necklace has the Suryavanshi logo at the centre surrounded by flowers made of rubies and emeralds accentuated by vines made of diamonds. The panchlada (five strands) weighs around 660 gm and has roughly 80 carats of diamonds, 60 carats of polki apart from 550 carats of emeralds. “Each of the five strands symbolise the ‘pancha tattva’, uniting the elements of nature with Lord Ram's divine virtues,” the jeweller explained.
The Vijayamala is also made of 22-carat gold and weighs around 2 kilos. Borrowing from Hindu mythology, the five sacred flowers in the necklace (kamal, kund, parijat, champa, and tulsi) represent the ‘pancha bhoota’, embodying Lord Ram's harmony with nature and the universe are a central part of the pendant. The conch and chakra, signifying purity and the eternal cycle of time, reflect Lord Ram's triumphs and his role as a protector. The mala's extraordinary length, reaching down to his feet, symbolises boundless devotion and humility.
Kamar Bandh
The Kamar Bandh (or waistband) made in yellow gold weighs around 750 grams and boasts intricate use of roughly 70-carat diamonds and around 850 carats of rubies and emeralds. In ancient scriptures, the kamar bandh is seen as a symbol of royalty and divine grace, often worn by deities and kings to signify their eminent stature, the jeweller explained. “The use of diamonds in this sacred ornament represents unbreakable strength and eternal virtues, while rubies echo the courage and passion of Lord Ram. Emeralds, symbolizing knowledge and tranquility, align with Lord Ram's wisdom, and pearls, signifying purity and elegance, enhance the spiritual aura. The intricate patterns may be inspired by the majestic architecture of Ayodhya, reflecting the splendor and richness of Lord Ram's kingdom,” they added.
Other jewellery
Made in 22-carat gold, the pair of baju bandh or armlet weighs around 400 grams. The kangan or bangles worn by Sri Ram Lalla weigh around 850 grams and include roughly 100 carats of diamonds and 320 carats of rubies and emeralds. The pagh kuda, a kind of anklet, weighs around 400 grams and has diamonds and rubies inlaid. The payal, another foot ornament, are made in 22-carat gold and weigh roughly around 560 grams.
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