Attributes of the ornamentsMukut (crown): Weighs 1.7 kg; a 75-carat diamond; 135 carats of Zambian emerald; 262 carats of rubies, besides other gemstones; and a 500g halo at the back of 22-carat gold.Ramanadi Tilak: Made in pure yellow gold, weighing 16g embellished with a single natural three-carat diamond in the centre and surrounded by scores of smaller diamonds and Burmies rubies.Kanthha (neck pieces): The smallest and broadest one, seen as a choker around Ram Lalla’s neck, weighs 500 g and is made in gold and embellished with gemstones—rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. It has a Suryavanshi logo in the middle.Panch lad Padika (five strands): A necklace worn below the throat and above the navel. A significant feature of divine ornamentation. It has a five-strand piece made of diamonds and emeralds, featuring a large ornate pendant in the middle.Vijay Mala: Heaviest among all, weighing 2 kg to the feet; made of gold and intermittently studded rubies. Worn as a symbol of victory, it is decorated with symbols auspicious to the Vaishnav tradition, comprising Sudarshan Chakra, Lotus, Champa, Parijat, Kund, Tulsi, Shankh, and Mangal Kalash Kundal.Ear pieces: Designed to complement Mukut, following the same design as Mukut, adorned with peacock motifs, curated in gold, and embellished with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.Kamar Band (waistband): Wrapped around Ram Lalla’s waist, studded with gems, made of gold embellished with diamonds, rubies, pearls, and emeralds, small bells symbolise purity, reflecting princely splendour.Baju Band (armband): Worn on both arms, made in gold, studded with all the gemsKangan (bangles): Weighing around 850g, with 100 carats of diamonds, along with 320 carats of rubies and emeralds.Pag Kada (ankle bands): Made in gold with beautiful inlay work of gems Anklets: Weighing 560g, made in gold.Dhanush and Baan (bow and arrow): Weighing 1 kg, made with 24-carat gold.Toys: Made in silver, comprised of jhunjhuna (an infant’s toy), horse, elephant, camel, and lattoo.
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