Black Stones: 2 black stones from Mys region sent to Ayodhya | Mysuru News
MYSURU: Two krishna shile (black stones) from the Gujjegowdanapura in Jayapura hobli, in Mysuru, have been used in making the idols in Ayodhya.
These stones were transported to Ayodhya in February 2023. The stones were picked up after the visit of sculptors from Bengaluru, and discussion with the temple officials in Ayodhya.
A total of five stones were picked from the stone quarry of Shrinivasa Nataraj.“My family has been involved in stone mining for the last two generations. Currently, I am mining the land in Gujjegowdanapura on HD Kote Road. I gave away all these stones for free,” explained Shrinivasa Nataraj to STOI.
According to Shrinivasa, these stones were finalised after the quality analysis and interaction over video call from the temple officials in Ayodhya. At first, two stones were ferried to Ayodhya and the remaining three stones were sent later. Various rituals were performed before being transported from the site to Ayodhya.
“Now out of five, two of these stones have been used for idol making,” he said.
Shrinivasa said he is disappointed over not being invited to the temple inauguration ceremony. “I supplied all five stones free of cost. The land owner and I would have felt happy if our contribution is honoured,” he said.
We also published the following articles recently
These stones were transported to Ayodhya in February 2023. The stones were picked up after the visit of sculptors from Bengaluru, and discussion with the temple officials in Ayodhya.
A total of five stones were picked from the stone quarry of Shrinivasa Nataraj.“My family has been involved in stone mining for the last two generations. Currently, I am mining the land in Gujjegowdanapura on HD Kote Road. I gave away all these stones for free,” explained Shrinivasa Nataraj to STOI.
According to Shrinivasa, these stones were finalised after the quality analysis and interaction over video call from the temple officials in Ayodhya. At first, two stones were ferried to Ayodhya and the remaining three stones were sent later. Various rituals were performed before being transported from the site to Ayodhya.
“Now out of five, two of these stones have been used for idol making,” he said.
Shrinivasa said he is disappointed over not being invited to the temple inauguration ceremony. “I supplied all five stones free of cost. The land owner and I would have felt happy if our contribution is honoured,” he said.
We also published the following articles recently
Selected Ram Lalla idol of dark stone, in standing posture: Temple trust’s Champat Rai
The idol of Ram Lalla, to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple, will be crafted by one of the Karnataka sculptors, Arun Yogiraj or Ganesh Bhatt. The chosen idol will be made from dark stones and will be 51 inches tall. The stone used in the idol will not be affected by water, milk, or other offerings. The pran pratistha ceremonies will begin on January 16, and the idol will be permanently placed in the temple on January 18.
The idol of Ram Lalla, to be installed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple, will be crafted by one of the Karnataka sculptors, Arun Yogiraj or Ganesh Bhatt. The chosen idol will be made from dark stones and will be 51 inches tall. The stone used in the idol will not be affected by water, milk, or other offerings. The pran pratistha ceremonies will begin on January 16, and the idol will be permanently placed in the temple on January 18.
After SC order, Haryana to hold 3-month survey to identify Aravali stone-age sites
Experts will survey a 600-hectare area of the Aravalis in Faridabad to look for stone carvings, graffiti, tools, and signs from the upper paleolithic era. The findings could influence the ruling on restarting mining in the region, as directed by the Supreme Court. Stone carvings and tools from the upper paleolithic era were discovered in Faridabad in 2021. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team is working to carry out carbon dating of these carvings. The survey will identify areas that need to be excluded from any development plan.
Experts will survey a 600-hectare area of the Aravalis in Faridabad to look for stone carvings, graffiti, tools, and signs from the upper paleolithic era. The findings could influence the ruling on restarting mining in the region, as directed by the Supreme Court. Stone carvings and tools from the upper paleolithic era were discovered in Faridabad in 2021. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team is working to carry out carbon dating of these carvings. The survey will identify areas that need to be excluded from any development plan.