A talented sculptor from Kashi has meticulously crafted a duplicate of the revered idol of Ram Lalla, which stands sanctified at the Ayodhya temple.
This replicated deity is slated to find its new abode within a Hanuman temple nestled in the Netherlands.
Before embarking on its journey across the seas, the idol will undergo traditional rituals in Ayodhya, steeped in centuries-old customs.
The esteemed EterBliss Foundation, committed to upholding the tenets of Sanatan Dharma, has spearheaded the creation of this replica idol. Furthermore, the Foundation has ambitious plans to propagate replicas of Ram Lalla idols across various European nations.
Rahul Mukherjee, serving as the director of the Foundation, elucidated, “Swami Akhand Samrat Anandji Maharaj, the visionary behind EterBliss, is dedicated to dispelling misconceptions surrounding Sanatan Dharma, emphasizing its status as an enduring philosophy rather than merely a religion. With the noble aim of establishing Ram temples globally, Swami Maharaj aims to spread the message far and wide. Hence, our decision to enshrine an idol of Ram Lalla crafted from black stone within the Hanuman Temple in Amsterdam.”
The skilled artisan behind this endeavor is Kanhaiya Lal Sharma, hailing from Kashi, renowned for his craftsmanship. Sharma, who had previously collaborated with a European artist two decades ago on a pink stone statue of Princess Diana, was handpicked to carve this replica.
Sharma expressed, “Following the auspicious ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, the Foundation reached out to me with their vision for a similar idol. Enthralled by the opportunity, we embarked on our journey on Basant Panchami, commencing our endeavor on February 24.”
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