According to the ten incarnations of Vishnu, they protect the universe after its creation till its disintegration. The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu are collectively called ‘Dasavatar’. This idol of Ram Lala gives the feeling of Vishnu incarnating on earth 10 times, restoring the cosmic order. Each of these incarnations has a specialty. When man gets lost in the quagmire of injustice and unrighteousness, then Lord Vishnu incarnates to show him the right path. Ram is also an incarnation of Vishnu.

The idol of the child form of Lord Shri Ram has been made by Karnataka sculptor Arun Yogiraj.The idol of Ram Lala which is to be consecrated is 51 inches tall and weighs 1.5 tonnes. Ram Lala means the strong form of Lord Ram. Therefore the idol of Lord Ram Lala has been made in his child form. In which Lord Ram is shown as a five year old child. The gentle feet of the Lord are shown sitting on a lotus made of stone. The idol is made of black colored Shaligram stone and this idol has been prepared by Karnataka sculptor Arun Yograj. An aura is also created around this idol of Ramlala. Surya, Swastika, Om, Mace and Chakra are carved near the head of Lord Shri Ram. Do you know why these have been made?

Why were Surya, Swastika, Om, Mace and Chakra carved near Ram Lala’s head?

Surya,,

Suryadev is the symbol of the lineage of Lord Rama. According to Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Rama was born in the ‘Ikshvaku dynasty’. The Ikshvaku dynasty is a dynasty of rulers of ancient India. They originated from the Suryavanshis. Along with this, the Sun is also considered a symbol of discipline. The character of Lord Ram is as stable as Lord Sun.

Sheshnag,,

Sheshnag is a symbol of the bed and protection of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Lakshmana, has always been with Lord Rama.
Om- Om is the first note of the universe and the sound of the solar system. Om is the symbol of the tradition of Sanatan Dharma

Mace,,

Mace is considered a symbol of power. Ram’s resolve is as strong as his mace. This is the reason why mace has also been given a place in the idol of Lord Rama.

Swastika,,

Swastika is the main symbol of our culture and Vedic tradition. Lord Ram is the symbol of our culture.

Aura,, The aura behind the face of Lord Rama symbolizes the entire universe.

Bow,,It is not just a weapon, the bow basically symbolizes the teachings and efforts of Lord Rama.

In the child form idol of Ramlala, Hanuman is seen on one side and Garuda on the other side. These are adding to the grandeur of the statue. Hanuman ji was a great devotee of Ram and was a true servant. The relationship between the devotee and God that is seen between the two is not possible anywhere else. In Tretayuga, Garuda, the younger brother of Shri Ram and the second son of King Dasharatha, Incarnated in the form of Bharat. When Hanuman ji called upon the bird king Garuda for protection from the serpent. Without any delay, Pakshiraj appeared and started eating all the snakes one by one, due to which Lord Ram and Lakshman were freed from the snake trap. In this way Gurud ji had saved the lives of Lord Ram and Lakshman ji in the war.

रामलला की मूर्ति के बाहर बने औरा में भगवान विष्णु सहित उनके 10 अवतार मत्स्य, कूर्म, वराह, नरसिंह, वामन, परशुराम, राम, कृष्ण, बुद्ध और कल्कि की झलक दिखाई गई है।

Why are the stones used in the idol of Ramlala special?

The idol has been made from dark colored Shyam Shila stone. The idol has been constructed from a single stone, which means that no other stones have been added to it. The stone from which the idol of Ramlala has been constructed has many qualities. That stone is very special in many ways. The specialty of the Shaligram stone from which the idol of Ramlal has been made is that the idol is waterproof. This means that the idol will not be harmed by water. Even applying Roli and sandalwood will not affect the shine of the idol of Ramlala.
The age of the statue of Ramlala made of black color is considered to be thousands of years long because the black stone remains in good condition for years. The stone from which the statue of Ramlala is made, this black stone is also called Krishna Shila. Is. It is for this reason that the idol of Ramlala is dark in colour. One reason behind using this stone in the construction of the idol of Ramlala is that when Ramlala is anointed with milk, there will be no change in the quality of the milk because of the stone. Consuming that milk does not have any adverse effect on health. Also, it can remain like this for more than a thousand years.

Why did Vishnu take so many incarnations?

1. Matsya Avatar,
According to the Puranas, Lord Vishnu had taken the incarnation of Matsya to save the universe from destruction.

2. Kurma Avatar,,
According to religious texts, Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Kurma (tortoise) and helped in the churning of the ocean. Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu is also called Kachhapa incarnation.

3. Varaha Avatar,,
According to religious texts, Lord Vishnu took this incarnation to kill the demon Hiranyaksha.

4. Lord Narasimha
Lord Vishnu had killed the demon king Hiranyakashipu by taking the incarnation of Narasimha.

5. Vamana Avatar,,
In Satyayuga, Prahlad’s grandson Daityaraj Bali took control of heaven. All the gods went to Lord Vishnu to save themselves from this calamity. Then Lord Vishnu said that I myself will be born from the womb of Goddess Aditi and will give you the kingdom of heaven. After some time, Lord Vishnu took Vaman incarnation.

6. Shri Ram Avatar,
There was a lot of terror due to the demon king Ravana in Tretayuga. Even the gods were afraid of him. To kill him, Lord Vishnu was born in the form of a son from the womb of mother Kaushalya to King Dasharatha. In this incarnation, Lord Vishnu killed many demons and lived his life following dignity.

7. Shri Krishna Avatar,,
In Dwaparyug, Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Shri Krishna and destroyed the unrighteous. Lord Shri Krishna was born in prison. His father’s name was Vasudev and mother’s name was Devaki. Lord Shri Krishna performed many miracles in this incarnation and destroyed the evil ones.

8. Parshuram Avatar,,
According to Hindu religious texts, Parashurama was one of the major incarnations of Lord Vishnu. When the demons took birth in the form of Kshatriyas and became a burden on the earth by committing incest and atrocities, then Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Parashurama and Killed the evil demons many times and freed the earth from their burden.

9.Buddha Avatar,,
According to religious texts, Gautam Buddha, the originator of Buddhism, was also an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to mythology, once upon a time the power of demons had increased a lot. He had captured heaven, the abode of the gods. When the gods started becoming weak in front of the demons, Lord Vishnu took the form of Lord Buddha for the welfare of the gods.

10. Kalki Avatar,,
According to religious texts, Lord Vishnu will incarnate in the form of Kalki in Kaliyuga. Kalki’s incarnation will take place at the junction of Kaliyuga and Satyayuga. This incarnation will be comprised of 64 arts. According to the Puranas, Lord Kalki will be born as a son in the house of an ascetic Brahmin named Vishnuyasha at a place called Shambhal in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. Kalki will ride on a horse named Devdutt and destroy the sinners from the world and re-establish religion, only then will Satyayuga begin.

Therefore, glimpses of all the main incarnations of Vishnu have been shown in the idol of Ram Lala.