Who Made Idols for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
April 20, 2026
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is one of the most sacred and revered tirthstans (pilgrimage sites) for followers of Sanatan Dharma. Inside the temple sits Ayodhya Pati Shri Ram Chandra in his baal roop (child form). Every year, millions of devotees visit this holy place and feel a deep sense of peace just by looking at the idols. The moortis installed here are so lifelike that they seem to hold a divine presence within them.
The mesmerizing view inside the Ram Janambhoomi often leaves people wondering—who created these sacred idols that look so real, so full of life? The craftsmanship of the idols makes people curious about who received such a sacred duty to serve at this historic temple.
So, today, we will talk about who made the idols for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, how they were crafted, and the deep devotion behind their creation.
On both sides of Ram Lalla in the Garbh Graha, there are panels of Jay and Vijay carved in white makrana marble, who are known as the gatekeepers of the divine world. These are placed on the left and right sides near the main idol.
In the Koli Mandap, near the Garbh Graha, idols of Hanuman Ji and Ganesh Ji have been installed. These are placed to bless devotees entering the sacred area of the temple.
At the entrance steps of the temple, Pandey Moorti Bhandar has made sandstone sculptures of Shri Gaj (Elephants) and Shri Singh (Lions) on both left and right sides, along with the sandstone idols of Shri Hanuman Ji, and Shri Garud Ji. At the same time, a marble Ganesh murti is placed at the Dwar (main entrance) to welcome devotees.
On the first floor, Shree Dwarpal are made in relief panel work and placed on both sides of the Ram Mandir entrance. These figures represent the protectors of the temple.
On the left side of the temple, there is a Sapt Rishi Mandap. It includes idols of divine figures, including murtis of Maharishi Valmiki, Acharya Vashishth, Rishi Vishwamitra, Sage Nishad, Mata Sabri, Mata Ahilya, and a marble panel of Nishad Raj.
At the temple parkota, five deity idols have been installed that include White Ganesh murti, Lord Surya Dev Statue (Nritya Kon), Lord Hanuman statue (in the middle of the dakshin bhuja), Durga Mata murti (in the vayavya kon), and Maa Annapurna idol (at the center of the uttar bhuja) to represent strength, wisdom, energy, protection, and prosperity.
Satya Narayan Pandey and his team at Pandey Moorti Bhandar take immense pride and feel deeply blessed to have served this historic and prestigious temple.
A special feature of this divine creation is that Lord Ram and Mata Sita were carved together from a single block of pure white Makrana marble. The other deities of the Ram Darbar were sculpted from separate blocks of the same Makrana marble, each crafted with equal devotion.
Who Made the Idol of Ram Lalla for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya?
The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (SRJBTK) invited three of India’s finest sculptors to craft the idol of Ram Lalla. Among them were two artists from Karnataka and one from Jaipur, Shri Satyanarayan Pandey, representing Pandey Moorti Bhandar. Each artist was given detailed guidelines describing how the divine form of Lord Ram, at around five years of age, should appear. Satyanarayan Pandey and his team stayed at Ram Mandir Ayodhya for 8 months and crafted the idol of Ram Lalla using pure white Makrana marble, a stone known for its sacredness, durability, and elegance. The other two sculptors from Karnataka created their versions using black stone native to their region. All three idols were made with deep devotion and strict adherence to shilpa shastra principles. The Ram Mandir Trust later selected the black stone idol, crafted by Arun Yogiraj, to be installed in the sanctum. Meanwhile, the white Makrana marble idol crafted by Pandey Moorti Bhandar remains with the trust in Ayodhya.Who Made the Other Idols Apart from Ram Lalla in Ram Mandir Ayodhya?
Pandey Moorti Bhandar has made 30 idols for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. All idols are crafted with traditional methods using pure white makrana marble and sandstone, designed to match the temple’s divine architecture and importance. Here are the details of all the idols installed at Ram Mandir Ayodhya by Pandey Moorti Bhandar: The main idol is Ram Lalla, made from pure white Makrana marble. It shows Lord Ram in his baal roop (child form) at the age of around five years. The moorti remains in the trust in Ayodhya. On the first floor of the temple, a complete Ram Darbar has been made in pure white makrana marble. It includes idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman, Bharat, Shatrughna, and Hanuman Ji. All figures are made with accurate detailing to represent the divine family of Lord Ram.
On both sides of Ram Lalla in the Garbh Graha, there are panels of Jay and Vijay carved in white makrana marble, who are known as the gatekeepers of the divine world. These are placed on the left and right sides near the main idol.
In the Koli Mandap, near the Garbh Graha, idols of Hanuman Ji and Ganesh Ji have been installed. These are placed to bless devotees entering the sacred area of the temple.
At the entrance steps of the temple, Pandey Moorti Bhandar has made sandstone sculptures of Shri Gaj (Elephants) and Shri Singh (Lions) on both left and right sides, along with the sandstone idols of Shri Hanuman Ji, and Shri Garud Ji. At the same time, a marble Ganesh murti is placed at the Dwar (main entrance) to welcome devotees.
On the first floor, Shree Dwarpal are made in relief panel work and placed on both sides of the Ram Mandir entrance. These figures represent the protectors of the temple.
On the left side of the temple, there is a Sapt Rishi Mandap. It includes idols of divine figures, including murtis of Maharishi Valmiki, Acharya Vashishth, Rishi Vishwamitra, Sage Nishad, Mata Sabri, Mata Ahilya, and a marble panel of Nishad Raj.
At the temple parkota, five deity idols have been installed that include White Ganesh murti, Lord Surya Dev Statue (Nritya Kon), Lord Hanuman statue (in the middle of the dakshin bhuja), Durga Mata murti (in the vayavya kon), and Maa Annapurna idol (at the center of the uttar bhuja) to represent strength, wisdom, energy, protection, and prosperity.
Satya Narayan Pandey and his team at Pandey Moorti Bhandar take immense pride and feel deeply blessed to have served this historic and prestigious temple.
Who Made the Ram Darbar for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
The complete Ram Darbar installed at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was crafted by Pandey Moorti Bhandar, a respected workshop from Jaipur known for its traditional marble artistry. The work was led by Shri Satyanarayan Pandey and his sons, whose family has been serving in the field of idol-making for generations. The Ram Darbar murti installed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya holds immense spiritual and cultural importance. It was consecrated on 5th June 2025, during the holy occasion of Ganga Dussehra, when the pran pratishtha ceremony was performed in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
A special feature of this divine creation is that Lord Ram and Mata Sita were carved together from a single block of pure white Makrana marble. The other deities of the Ram Darbar were sculpted from separate blocks of the same Makrana marble, each crafted with equal devotion.