SHREE KALA RAMJI MANDIR — Attraction in Gujarat

In the outskirts of Haja Patel in Pol lies the temple of Kala Ramji, a centuries-old place of worship nestled within a residential area. It stands out for housing a unique idol of Lord Rama in a seated position, carved from black stone. This depiction is often associated with the "Vanvas" period from the epic Ramayana, symbolizing Lord Rama's exile in the forest alongside Laxman and Sita. The idols, crafted from a special black stone called "Kasoti," traditionally used for testing gold purity, were reportedly discovered buried underground by a devout man named Hariprasad, who originally constructed the temple. The temple showcases exquisite wood carvings and features a central courtyard, adding to its architectural significance...

In the corner of Haja Patel in Pol, is the temple of Kala Ramji (Lord Rama) it is a very old temple inside residential neighborhood it is considered unique as the idol of Lord Rama is in a sitting posture caved in a black stone. This idol is often interpreted as the Period of “Vanvas” (exile in the forest) by Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita in the great epic of Ramayana. All the three idols are made out of black stone called \’Kasoti\’, which is used for testing the purity of gold. It is said that the temple was originally built by a pious man named Hariprasad who found the idols buried underneath. The temple is rich example of delicate wood carving and also a central courtyard which is important part of the architecture...

This mandir has it's own history and that's what makes the whole place more beautiful. The murti of Ramji and seetaji and lakshamna ji are made out of black stone. And where most of the mandir you will see shree ram, sita mata, laksham ji and hanuman ji all together, You will not found hanuman ji with ramji. People say this mandir represents the time when ramji was at vanvas so the murti is not in standing position but in the position doing tapasya.

The mandir is built in someone's house which is the biggest haveli there. Great history is connected with this mandir which makes the whole mandir a...