Ram statue, Hindu monument in Faizabad, India
The Ram statue rises near the Saryu River and shows the deity in a traditional pose holding the bow. The figure stands on a multi-level base surrounded by plantings and small walkways leading down toward the water.
The sculpture emerged as part of a series of religious monuments built in the region after independence to mark the connection to the ancient city of Ayodhya. Its placement by the riverbank follows the tradition of creating sacred sites near waterways used for ritual bathing.
The sculpture shows Ram holding his bow, a pose common in Hindu iconography that emphasizes his role as warrior and king. Visitors often see local worshippers placing flowers and saying quiet prayers as they walk around the base of the figure.
Access comes from paved paths along the main Saryu riverbank, with steps that may challenge people with limited mobility. Visitors should consider early morning or late afternoon hours when the light is better for photos and temperatures are more comfortable.
The figure stands exactly where two historic settlements meet and now serves as an informal landmark for people navigating from the railway station to the riverbank. Local fishermen often use the shadow of the sculpture to mend their nets before heading out to catch fish.
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