REVEALED: First image of Ram Lalla Idol in Ayodhya Ram Mandir Sanctum Sanctorum

The 51-inch Ram Lalla idol, sculpted by a native of Mysuru, who has a family background of five generations of famous sculptors, was brought to the temple on January 17.

Ayodhya: The idol of Lord Ram was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in Ayodhya on Thursday. This marks a significant step towards the culmination of the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi mandir 'pran-pratishta' ceremony, scheduled for January 22. The 151cm Ram Lalla idol, sculpted by a native of Mysuru, who has a family background of five generations of famous sculptors, was brought to the temple on Wednesday.

Shrouded in a veil, the first photo of the idol was unveiled on Thursday during the installation ceremony in the sanctum sanctorum. The photos were shared by Sharad Sharma, media in-charge of Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

News agency ANI reported that Vedic Brahmins and respected acharyas were seen performing worship ceremonies within the sacred precincts of the temple. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad said members of the Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra also participated in the prayers.