A Monumental Devotion: 3500kg Incense Stick to Grace Ayodhya's Ram Temple Ceremony

In a display of extraordinary devotion, a 108-foot-long incense stick is currently being fashioned in Vadodara, Gujarat, with the intention of dispatching it to Ayodhya for the momentous inauguration of the Ram Temple on January 22.

This colossal incense stick, with a weight of 3500 kilograms, possesses a distinctive characteristic - it will persist in burning for two and a half months once it is ignited. The bain behind this intricate creation is an ardent devotee of Ram from Gujarat, who invested a sum of approximately ₹5 lakhs in the making of this grand incense stick.

The incense's remarkable feature lies in its composition, which is comprised of ingredients such as guggal, camphor, sesame, barley, and an assortment of ritualistic materials employed in havans. The devotees of Vadodara plan to transport this manifestation of devotion in a ceremonial procession, positioning it upon a chariot for an illustrious journey to Ayodhya.

This journey encompasses a distance of 1800 kilometers, traversing through Rajasthan, thus exemplifying the fervent dedication of the followers. Vihabhai Bharwad, the National President of the Jivdaya Gauraksha Samiti and an unwavering adherent of Lord Ram, has previously crafted three such mammoth incense sticks.

This sanctified creation, which is poised to illuminate the atmosphere during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, imparts a distinct touch to the preparations for the grand inauguration of the Ram Temple, symbolizing the unity and devotion of believers throughout the nation.