Ram Mandir Postage Stamps Unveiled: PM Modi Releases Postage Stamps Depicting Hanumanji, Jatayu, Shabri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a series of captivating postage stamps on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya along with a book featuring stamps dedicated to Lord Ram from around the world.

The postage stamps feature several different components, including the Ram Mandir, Choupai 'Mangal Bhavan Amangal Hari', the Sun, the Sarayu River, and sculptures in and around the Temple. The six stamps within the collection represent key figures from the Ramayana. These include the Ram Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj, and Ma Shabri. The stamp book is an attempt to showcase the global appeal of Lord Ram to various societies. This 48-page book covers stamps issued by more than 20 countries including like US, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Cambodia, and organisations like the UN.

Speaking about the launch of the stamps, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today, I got the opportunity to attend another event organised by Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Abhiyan. Today, 6 Commemorative Postage Stamps on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir and an album of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world have been released. I want to congratulate the people of the country and all Ram Bhakts across the world."

According to officials, each stamp is adorned with a touch of elegance, featuring a gold leaf of sun rays and the Choupai, adding a splendid touch to the whole miniature sheet. The design includes a gold leaf of sun rays and Chaupai, lending a magnificent character to the miniature sheet.

What sets these stamps apart is the incorporation of the 'Panchabhutas' or the five physical elements - sky, air, fire, earth, and water. Through various design elements, the stamps symbolize the ideal harmony of Panchamahabhutas, believed to be vital for all manifestations in Hindu philosophy.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Lord Ram Lalla idol placed in 'Garbha Griha' on Thursday
Ahead of the upcoming 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Mandir on January 22, Lord Ram Lalla's idol was placed in the temple's 'Garbha Griha' today. The preceding symbolic 'Parisar Pravesh' of a replica of the main idol happened on Wednesday amidst Vedic chants.

Elaborate rituals, comprising a 'Kalash Pujan' and a special puja in the sanctum sanctorum, paved the way for bringing the idol inside the temple on Thursday.
The meticulous seven-day rituals essential for the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya will continue until January 21. On Jan 22, 'Pran Pratishtha,' ceremony which is scheduled to commence at 12:20 pm, minimal essential rituals will be performed. The ceremony is likely to conclude by 1 pm.