Jamshedpur News: Enthusiasm is at its peak due to invitations being given to every house for the consecration ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla on January 22 in Ayodhya. It seems as if Jamshedpur has become Rammay from now on. Every shop on the footpath is covered with saffron flags and towels. There is a bustle of worship material shops in the market. If shopkeepers are to be believed, every day many customers are coming for Lord Ram and Ram Darbar’s Pataka, Gamchha etc. The goods are being lifted in bulk by the temple committee and many organizations. On the other hand, the demand for earthen lamps has also increased like Diwali. Those who are not able to go to Ayodhya, are busy preparing to worship Shri Ram Lalla in their homes or temples.
Jayshree Ram on lamps, orders are being received like Diwali
The demand for earthen lamps has increased in every Kumharpada including Kashidih, Sonari, Mango. Ramchandra Prajapati of Sonari Kumharpada says that this is the second Diwali. The demand for lamps is very high. They are not able to prepare the lamp accordingly. Even artisans are not available due to cold. He says that every day many customers are coming and asking. Orders for one thousand, five hundred lamps each have also come from many places. To meet the demand they have to work day and night. At the same time, many people are selling readymade lamps. According to the information, 10 thousand lamps each have been purchased by many temples and organizations, which are being distributed among the people. At the same time, people are getting every information about the preparations for Ayodhya from news channels and social media. Customers are demanding accordingly. Many customers are demanding decorated lamps, in which Jaishree Ram or only Ram is written in red color. In this way, potters are also preparing lamps as per the demand of the customers.
Demand for flags doubled
If we look at the market, the highest demand is for Ram Lalla’s flag and pennant. On which Jayshree Ram is engraved. There is a picture of Lord Ram on some. In some there is the entire Ram Darbar, in some there is Lord Ram along with Ayodhya Ram temple. There is a picture of Ram-Hanuman meeting on some flag. According to shopkeepers, people are demanding more flags and flags of Ayodhya Ram temple and Ram Darbar. The demand is almost double as compared to Ram Navami. The shopkeepers did not anticipate that the demand would increase so much. Therefore, some shopkeepers had ordered less stock, the sale of which is almost complete. Its price has been decided according to the size of the flag. One number (75 cm) is available in bulk at Rs 180 a dozen, number two (one meter) at Rs 360 a dozen, number three (one and a half meter) at Rs 540 a dozen and number four (two meters) at Rs 840 a dozen. Retail price is slightly higher. Rolled plain flag is available in bulk for Rs 40 per packet, flag with Jayshree Ram written on it is available in bulk for Rs 55 per packet. There are 24 flags in one packet. Its length is 30 feet.
Picture of Ram on Gamchha Patta
The demand for Gerua Gamcha is also very high. The pot also has pictures of Lord Ram. Jaishree Ram is written in some. Many planes are pots. The price of Gamcha ranges from Rs 40 to Rs 150. Similarly, Patta written by Jayshree Ram is available for Rs 10 to Rs 150. Customers are also taking Jayshree Ram written kurta and saree.
Sale of idol and model of Ram temple
The demand for idols and pictures of Lord Ram and Ram Darbar has also increased. These sculptures are made of stone and marble dust, which can be washed with water. Its price is according to its size. The price of 13 inch Ram Darbar is Rs 2,100 and the price of 14 inch Ram Darbar is Rs 7,400. According to shopkeepers, the highest demand right now is for the picture and model of Ayodhya Ram temple. The model of Ayodhya Ram temple is in fiber material, which costs Rs 240. Apart from this, people are also taking Tulsi garland, Akshat, Sesame seeds, Kush, Dhoop, Light, Dhuman etc. from the market.
Demand for model of Ram temple
Naveen Rao, who is a shopkeeper in Sakchi, said that right now people are demanding the model of Ayodhya Ram temple the most. It will be on sale till January 22. Statues and pictures of Ram Darbar are also being sold. At the same time, another shopkeeper of Girdhari Lal Khemka Sakchi said that regarding the consecration of Ayodhya Ram temple, the highest demand in the market is for the flag with Ram Darbar picture. Sales are exceeding expectations. Abhishek Kumar Aggarwal, another shopkeeper of Sakchi, said that the sale of flags and pennants is so high that we are not able to give it to the customers. Sales are more than double as compared to Ram Navami. Whereas, Ramchandra Prajapati of Sonari said that like Diwali, the demand for lamps has increased. We have received orders for one thousand lamps each from many people. Customers are coming every day. Sakaldev Prasad of Kumharpada, Kashidih told that, we sell readymade lamps. Many customers are demanding decorated lamps with Ram or Jaishree Ram written on them. I am busy making a lamp.
Products and prices related to Ram temple
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Marble Statue – Rs 2,100 to Rs 7,400 per piece
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Ram Mandir Model – Rs 240 Piece
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Dhwaja – Rs 180 to Rs 840 per dozen
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Jhandi – 40 to 55 rupees packet
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Gamchha – 40 to 150 rupees piece
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Patta-10 to 150 rupees piece
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Diya – 15 to 20 rupees a dozen
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Akshat – Rs 40 per kg
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Black sesame – Rs 120 per kg
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Wood incense – Rs 120 per kg
Expected turnover of Rs 5 crore
Secretary CAT Suresh Sonthalia said that if we include the flag, ensign, cloth etc. then the business of Ram Lalla’s life consecration ceremony in Kolhan is estimated to be worth Rs 5 crore. Every day the footfall of customers is increasing in the market, due to which the market is on boom.
Orders for lamps are being received like Diwali.
The demand for earthen lamps has increased in every Kumharpada including Kashidih, Sonari, Mango. Ramchandra Prajapati of Sonari Kumharpada says that this is the second Diwali. The demand for lamps is very high. They are not able to prepare the lamp accordingly. Even artisans are not available due to cold. He says that every day many customers are coming and asking. Orders for one thousand, five hundred lamps each have also come from many places. To meet the demand they have to work day and night. At the same time, many people are selling readymade lamps. According to the information, 10 thousand lamps each have been purchased by many temples and organizations, which are being distributed among the people. At the same time, people are getting every information about the preparations for Ayodhya from news channels and social media. Customers are demanding accordingly. Many customers are demanding decorated lamps, in which Jaishree Ram or only Ram is written in red color. In this way, potters are also preparing lamps as per the demand of the customers.