Scientists in Roorkee Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) have developed a unique mechanism for the newly completed Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The method reportedly uses sunlight, mirrors and lenses to create the appearance of a ‘tilak‘on the forehead of the idol in the sanctum sanctorum.
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What does this method include?
The method uses sunlight, mirrors and lenses to create the appearance of a ’tilak’ on the idol’s forehead. Image: X
The exhibition is scheduled for Ram Navami on March 29that marks Lord Rambirth anniversary according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
The project, called ‘Surya Rashmiyon Ka Tilak‘ (anointing by the sun’s rays), is a mechanical system that uses brass instead of iron or steel and does not require power or batteries.
Who made this happen?
Lead scientist and principal investigator of the project, SK Panigrahi, said: “We used only brass to manufacture our manually operated system.”
The circular’tilak‘, of 75 mm, will be applied on Lord Ramfacing noon for three or four minutes on Ram Navami in the chaitra month, using sunlight redirected by technology.
Karnataka sculptor Arun Yogiraj’s Ram Lalla idol (pictured) selected for installation at Ayodhya’s Ram temple | Image: X
Bengaluru-based Optics & Allied Engineering Pvt Ltd provided the temple with mirrors, lenses and a tilt mechanism free of charge. The Indian Institute of Astrophysics spoke to CBRI about optical design.
This agreement is only made on the occasion of Ram Navami every year.
How does it work?
The optomechanical system, the installation of which is planned Temple of the RamThe third level will include high-quality mirrors (M1 and M2), a lens (L1), and vertical pipes with lenses (L2 and L3) set at appropriate angles.
The method to adapt to the changing position of the sun on Ram Navami was devised by the CBRI team | Image: TOI
Mirrors (M3 and M4) and a lens (L4) are among the components at ground level. Panigrahi described the procedure as follows: “Sunlight falls on M1, travels through L1, M2, L1, L2, M3 (installed outside the garbha-griha), and finally on M4, bringing a ’tilak’ on the idol’s forehead.”
The method of adapting to the changing position of the sun on Ram Navami was devised by the CBRI team, which included scientists RS Bisht, Devdutta Ghosh, V Chakradhar and Kanti Lal Solanki, as well as technical workers Sameer and Dinesh. Bisht explained: “Detailed calculations show that the English calendar day of Ram Navami occurs every 19 years. We created a method that everyone can use.”
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Source: vtt.edu.vn