There was an influx of devotees in Ayodhya even amidst the harsh cold, Manish Tripathi, who designed Ramlala’s costume, made a big revelation.

Manish Tripathi, who designed Ramlala’s attire in the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, has said that the divine connection with Lord Ram helped him complete the task. Manish Tripathi said, “We got Pitambari (yellow) cloth prepared for the Lord in Kashi (Varanasi). Its special thing is that along with silk, gold and silver wire has also been used in preparing it.” He said about the material and design used in preparing the dress, ”We have worked on the dress. The embroidery has Vaishnav symbols.” He said, ”The biggest challenge was to create a cloth that would be in keeping with the child’s form and the grandeur of the Lord. I prayed to God to show me the way and He showed me the signs and gave me the knowledge so that I could create such a garment.” The young designer, born and brought up in Lucknow, said the movement has been around for more than 500 years. It was also a challenge to live up to the imagination and expectations of the waiting devotees. Tripathi said, “I feel very proud after getting such a good response to the costume from everyone.” He said, “I got the best response from my mother and my wife, who had a smile on their face and a smile in their eyes.” I appreciated the dress with tears.”

Apart from this, Arun Yogiraj, who made the idol of Ram Lalla adorning the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya, received a grand welcome when he reached Bengaluru on Wednesday. Let us tell you that the statue of Yogiraj was one of the three statues which were selected by the Ayodhya Temple Trust. As soon as the sculptor reached Kempegowda International Airport, a large number of BJP workers gathered with garlands to welcome him. They showered flowers on him amid slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Yogiraj Zindabad’. Activists said the sculptor has made the state and his city Mysore proud by creating the idol of Lord Rama. Yogiraj’s wife Vijeta, who was present at the airport, said that she is very happy that her husband has created history.

Let us also tell you that on Tuesday, the first day after the consecration ceremony of Ral Lala in the temple of Ayodhya, an offering of Rs 3.17 crore was made by the devotees. Temple officials gave this information on Wednesday. Anil Mishra, trustee of Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said that 10 donation counters were opened on the day of Pran Pratistha. After the Pran Pratistha ceremony on January 22, devotees donated Rs 3.17 crore in the form of donation counter and online donations. Anil Mishra said that more than five lakh devotees had darshan on January 23. In a statement, District Magistrate Nitish Kumar said that more than 2.5 lakh devotees visited the temple till 10 pm on Wednesday, the second day of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. Anil Mishra said that the amount received on Wednesday will be disclosed after counting. He said that arrangements are being made after discussing with the administration to ensure that the darshan takes place in an organized manner. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sah Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale has directed Sangh workers around Ayodhya to accept the responsibility of cleaning the temple and cooperate in conducting the temple darshan in an organized manner.

Let us also tell you that on the third day on Thursday, a huge crowd of devotees was seen in the temple of Ayodhya, which was opened for the common people after the consecration of Ram Lalla. Long queues of devotees were seen around Rampath and the temple premises since morning. People were seen standing in queues outside the temple amidst severe cold, fog and cold wave. Devotees were seen raising slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram’.