The consecrated idol of Lord Ram at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was adorned in a sophisticated yellow outfit meticulously crafted from genuine Pitambar fabric, enriched with gold and silver embellishments. The designer, Manish Tripathi, described the attire as "priceless," emphasizing that the opportunity to design for Lord Ram was both "magical" and transcendent of divinity.
Reflecting on the experience, Tripathi expressed the profound and mystical nature of the task. He articulated the overwhelming sentiment of dressing up a figure he considers the "universal celebrity," surpassing the usual realm of designing for human celebrities. The designer struggled to find adequate words to convey the depth of his emotions, expressing a sense of pure and incomparable significance in this divine endeavor.
Tripathi, contemplating the outfit for the consecration day, chose a vibrant yellow fabric, keeping in mind Lord Ram's association with Pitambar and the significance of the Utsav. However, the challenge emerged from the fact that the entire idol was carved from a single stone, with any alterations potentially compromising its structural integrity after existing for 4000 years.
Undeterred, Tripathi decided to design without making any cuts or alterations, attributing the success to a higher force. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the idol's authenticity and structural stability throughout the design process.
The designer delved into the details of the outfit pattern for Ram Lalla at the Ram Mandir, revealing the significance of colors assigned to specific days. He elucidated that while the outfit was yellow for the consecration day, the traditional color scheme followed white for Monday, red for Tuesday, green for Wednesday, yellow for Thursday, green for Friday, blue for Saturday, and pink for Sunday.
Tripathi provided insights into the materials used for the outfit, highlighting that the entire ensemble, including the fabric and embroidery, incorporated gold and silver elements. However, when asked about assigning a monetary value to Lord Ram's attire, he categorically stated that it was immeasurable. Tripathi emphasized that the emotional investment and significance surpassed the material components, making it an invaluable creation that transcends any monetary evaluation.
