“The contract for seven flag poles and hardware of 42 doors, crafted from ‘special-graded brass’ for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, was awarded to us by L&T (The Larsen & Toubro group). Over the last six months, we have diligently worked with 35-45 sculptors day and night to meet this deadline,” stated Bharat Mewada, owner of Shree Ambica Engineering Works, an 81-year-old workshop in Ahmedabad’s Gota area.
With the grand opening of the Ram Mandir scheduled for January, the workshop has been actively engaged in creating the specified items. The flag poles, designed to draw energy from space to the temple, have been crafted entirely from brass. The primary flag pole weighs 5,500 kg and stands at 44 feet, while the remaining six flag poles are 750 kg each and 20 feet in height.
“All material used in the temple is brass. The main flag pole is 5,500 kg in weight and 44 feet high… whereas the other six flag poles weigh 750 kg and are 20 feet in height,” mentioned Mewada. The unit, established by his father Devchandbhai Ramnath Mewada, has played a significant role in contributing to the temple’s brass elements.
In addition to the flag poles, the workshop has produced brass loops designed for chandeliers and bells within the temple. Mewada, belonging to the Mewada Suthar community known for its carving expertise, emphasized the adherence to Vastu Shastra principles in the creation of these elements. “Our Sanatan Dharma, according to Vastu Shastra, is based on Panch Tatva. These flag poles will be mounted on the peak of the temple to draw energy from space to the temple. When we made these flag poles, we considered the direction and stars,” explained Mewada, shedding light on the meticulous approach taken during the crafting process.
