NE SPIRITUAL BUREAU
NEW DELHI, DEC 23
In a rare confluence of art, faith and national service, the Department of Posts successfully transported a priceless Thanjavur (Tanjore) art masterpiece of Lord Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya, marking a landmark moment in the preservation and movement of India’s sacred cultural heritage.
🔸In a remarkable demonstration of specialized and precision logistics, Department of Posts successfully undertook the transmission of a priceless Thanjavur art of the divine Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya using its Logistics Post service
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The exquisite painting, crafted in the traditional Thanjavur art style—renowned for its gold leaf base and intricate inlay of precious and semi-precious stones—has now been installed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Ayodhya, symbolically linking South India’s classical art tradition with the spiritual heart of Ram Janmabhoomi.
- 12×8-Foot Gold-Embedded Tanjore Painting Travels 1,900 km Under Special Logistics Post Mission
- Sacred Artwork Donated from Bengaluru Installed at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra
- First-of-Its-Kind High-Value Cultural Consignment Handled by India Post
A Sacred Gift Journeying to Ayodhya
From Faith to Fulfilment, Devotion Delivered.@IndiaPostOffice has carried not just a priceless consignment, but the faith and devotion of millions—setting a historic milestone in India’s postal history.
For the first time ever, an 800-kg Thanjavur painting of Lord Ram, valued… pic.twitter.com/Cx2JHBedPJ
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The revered artwork was generously donated by Smt. Jayashree Phaneesh of Bengaluru to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. Measuring an imposing 12 feet by 8 feet and weighing nearly 800 kilograms, the painting represents not just artistic brilliance but profound devotional significance.
Given its exceptional value, the Department of Posts deployed its Logistics Post service, executing the mission with military-grade precision and continuous supervision.
Precision Logistics for a Priceless Cultural Treasure
The Thanjavur painting was secured in a custom-built wooden crate, reinforced with multi-layer bubble wrapping and protective restraints to safeguard the artwork throughout its long journey. Loading and unloading were meticulously carried out using cranes and specialised handling equipment, ensuring zero stress on the artefact.
The vehicle carrying the painting departed Bengaluru on 17 December 2025 and traversed approximately 1,900 kilometres, reaching Ayodhya safely on 22 December 2025.
Nationwide Coordination Across Postal Circles
This complex logistics operation involved seamless coordination across multiple postal circles—Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Senior postal officials and Divisional Heads closely monitored the consignment along the route Bengaluru–Hyderabad–Nagpur–Jabalpur–Rewa–Prayagraj–Ayodhya.
Despite challenges such as dense fog during the final leg, the consignment was delivered with absolute precision and care, underscoring the robustness of India Post’s logistics capabilities.
Installed at Ram Janmabhoomi in Sacred Presence
Upon arrival in Ayodhya, the masterpiece was formally handed over and installed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra in the presence of Shri Champat Rai, General Secretary, marking the culmination of a journey that united devotion, heritage and national service.
India Post: Guardian of Heritage Logistics
This mission stands as a first-of-its-kind high-value Logistics Post consignment, reaffirming India Post’s growing expertise in handling specialised, sensitive and culturally significant cargo. Beyond delivery, the operation highlights India Post’s evolving role as a trusted custodian of India’s artistic, spiritual and national heritage.
