Shaligram stones from Nepal arrive Ayodhya, to be used for idol construction

Ram Temple in Ayodhya: What are the sacred shaligram stones from Nepal to be used to make the Ram idol?

Two large shaligram stones from the Kali Gandaki waterfall in Nepal have been brought to Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya. They are likely to be used to carve the idols to be placed inside the Ram temple. These rocks from centuries ago are considered to be a form of Lord Vishnu

Rare rocks for Lord Ram idol reach Ayodhya from Nepal

Special rocks from which the idol of Lord Ram will be carved out and placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple has arrived from Nepal, a senior functionary of the temple trust here said. The rocks or 'shilas' arrived here late on Wednesday night. Special prayers were held on Thursday afternoon following which the rocks were presented to the Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth

Ram Temple Construction: Rare Rocks or ‘Shilas’ for Lord Ram Idol Reach Ayodhya From Nepal (Watch Video)

Special rocks from which the idol of Lord Ram will be carved out and placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple has arrived from Nepal, a senior functionary of the temple trust here said. The rocks or 'shilas' arrived here late on Wednesday night. Ram Temple Construction: Rare Rocks or ‘Shilas’ for Lord Ram Idol Reach Ayodhya From Nepal (Watch Video).

Shaligram stones from Nepal reach Ayodhya, hundreds gather to offer prayers

The Shaligram stones are said to be found only on the riverbanks of the Kali Gandaki River that flows through the Myagdi and Mustang districts of neighboring Nepal.

Rare Shaligram rocks reach Ayodhya from Nepal, will be used to construct Lord Ram idol

Two Shaligram stones, that will be dedicated to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya, have reached the pious town. These stones are 60 million years old. One rock weighs 26 tonnes and the other weighs 14 tonnes.

Shaligram stones from Nepal arrive Ayodhya, to be used for idol construction

The boulders - weighing around 30 tonnes and 14-15 tonnes - are expected to be used for the construction of Ram and Janaki idols.