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The timepiece shows the Ram Temple at 9 o’clock, while it states “Jai Shree Ram” at 6 o’clock. Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman feature prominently on both editions of the watch which has a saffron bracelet
A Swiss watch manufacturer in collaboration with an Indian retailer has launched a Ram Janambhoomi limited edition watch that costs a whopping Rs 34 lakh ($41,000). The watch comes in two editions, and commemorates the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony held earlier this year in the northern Indian city of Ayodhya.
The luxury watch has been launched in collaboration between Ethos and Jacob & Co, based on the latter’s signature Epic X Skeleton series.
“The watch is designed to serve as a homage to the profound cultural heritage of India and will be one of the most unique collaborative timepieces ever made,” the company said.
The timepiece shows the Ram Temple at 9 o’clock, while it states “Jai Shree Ram” at 6 o’clock. Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman feature prominently on both editions of the watch that has a saffron bracelet.
“The colour chosen for the watch is deeply symbolic, representing spirituality, purity, and the essence of prayer, which are central to the values it embodies in Hindutva. Every detail is designed to resonate with cultural and spiritual significance.”
According to the company, only 49 limited edition watches have been manufactured with 35 already out of the shelf.
Ram temple consecration ceremony
After years of court cases and several controversies, the Indian Supreme Court in 2019 granted the land to the Hindu side to build the temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone (Bhumi puja) in August 2020 and nearly four years later, took part in the consecration ceremony held in the grand temple, with Ram Lalla installed in the sanctum sanctorum.
The temple is central to the beliefs of Hindus and the entire complex has been built in the traditional Nagara style. Upon completion, the temple will be 380 feet long (east-west direction), 250 feet wide and 161 feet high. Each floor of the temple will be 20 ft high with a total of 392 pillars and 44 gates.
In the lead-up to the consecration ceremony, an international airport named after Maharishi Valmiki, the wise saint who wrote the epic “Ramayana” was also opened in the city.
Prior to being named Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, the airport was known as ‘Maryada Purshottam Shri Ram Ayodhya International Airport’.
(With inputs from agencies)
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