1st Photo Of Ram Lalla Idol Inside Ayodhya Temple's Sanctum Sanctorum

The first photo of the idol - made in black stone - depicts the deity as a five-year-old child in a standing posture.

The new idol of Lord Ram was placed inside Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon, days ahead of the grand consecration ceremony on January 22. The first photo of the idol - made in black stone - depicts the deity as a five-year-old child in a standing posture.

The face of the 51-inch idol, sculpted by Mysuru-based artist Arun Yogiraj, was covered with a veil.

Earlier today, the Ram Lalla idol was placed in the sanctum sanctorum amid the chanting of prayers.