Ram Lala Attire and Ornaments Significance.

Ram Lala’s Entire Look

Hey there! How about we dive into the intricate details of Ram Lala’s attire? It’s worth exploring the exquisite clothing and adornments that showcase Bhagwan Ram’s five-year-old look.

According to the report, the 51-inch statue, that resonates with the innocence of the five-year-old Ram Lalla, has been carved from a dark stone known as Krishna Shila. It was sourced from the fertile lands of Karnataka’s Mysuru. It’s placed in Garbha Grih.

Whereas the white marble idol of Ram Lalla is adorned with golden jewellery and clothes. It is surrounded by an arch that depicts various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is to be placed on the First floor of the temple.

Ram Lala’s Outfit:

Ram Lala’s outfit is made up of pitambari fabric with zari work — silk woven with silver and gold threads — from Varanasi.
Each dress is according to days. For festivals, it will be yellow and according to the days the colours will change
Monday – White Outfit ( Safed )
Tuesday – Red Outfit ( Laal )
Wednesday – Green Outfit ( Hara )
Thursday – Yellow Outfit ( Peela )
Friday – Cream Outfit ( Gehua )
Saturday – Blue Outfits ( Neela )
Sunday – Pink Outfits ( Gulabi )
Each dress is decorated with Shankh and Mayur Motifs to signify him as Lord Vishnu Incarnation.

Interesting Fact: Whatever colour clothes Ram Lalla wears on that day, their bed and curtains are also prepared of the same colour. About 11 meters of cloth is used to prepare clothes for Ramlala for one day under which cotton is used in summer and velvet in winter.

Ram Lala’s Ornamentation

Mukut:

It is Crafted in North Indian tradition, This Mukut is made of gold and adorned with rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. In the very centre of the Mukut is an emblem of Surya Dev. On the right side of the Mukut, strands of pearls are intricately woven

Ram lala’s Kundal:

It is designed to complement the Mukut, these Kundals follow the same design and peacock motifs. They are also embellished with gold, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.

Ram Lala’s Kantha:

Bhagwan’s neck is graced by a crescent-shaped necklace, intricately studded with gems. It features floral designs symbolising good fortune, with an image of Surya Dev at its centre. Crafted from gold and inlaid with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds, this necklace exudes divine splendour. Elegant strands of emeralds hang below, enhancing its majestic appearance.

Kaustubha Mani:
It is Worn at the heart of Bhagwan is the Kaustubha Mani, decorated with a large ruby and diamonds. It is a scriptural tradition that Bhagwan Vishnu and his incarnations wear the Kaustubha Mani at their heart, hence its inclusion.

Padika:
A necklace worn below the throat and above the navel is significant in divine ornamentation. This ornament is a five-stranded necklace made of diamonds and emeralds, featuring a large, ornate pendant.

Vaijayanti
This is the third and longest necklace, made of gold and intermittently studded with rubies. Worn as a symbol of victory, it depicts symbols auspicious to the Vaishnava tradition – the Sudarshana Chakra, Lotus, Shankh, and the Mangal Kalash. It is also decorated with flowers beloved to Devtas, including Lotus, Champa, Parijat, Kund, and Tulsi.

Kardhani:
Worn around Bhagwan’s waist is a gem-studded waistband, made of gold with natural elegance and decorated with diamonds, rubies, pearls, and emeralds. It also features small bells symbolising purity, with strands of pearls.

Bhuj Bandh:
Bhagwan wears armlets on both arms, studded with gold and precious stones.

Kangan:
Beautiful gem-studded bangles are worn on both hands.

Mudrika:
Rings adorned with gems and featuring dangling pearls are worn on both hands.

Paijaniya:
Bhagwan’s feet are adorned with gem-studded anklets and toe rings, inlaid with diamonds and rubies, along with golden ankle bells.

Paduka:
Ram Lala Padukas are made from gold and silver with precious stones which were bought to Ayodhya through the Rameshwaram – Ayodhya route, which Bhagwan Ram walked during Vanvaas.

Some Other interesting details to look at

In Bhagwan’s left hand is a gold bow adorned with pearls, rubies, and emeralds, while the right-hand holds a golden arrow.

Around Bhagwan’s neck is a garland featuring colourful floral patterns, crafted by a dedicated handicraft institution.

Bhagwan’s forehead is adorned with a traditional auspicious tilak, created with diamonds and rubies.

Bhagwan’s feet is a decorated lotus, under which a gold garland is arranged.

Since Bhagwan is revered in the form of a five-year-old child (Shri Ram Lalla), traditional toys made of silver are placed before him. These include a rattle, elephant, horse, camel, toy cart, and a spinning top.