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The sacred festival of Ram Navami was on Friday celebrated with great devotion in Ayodhya with grand surya tilak at Ram Temple. This year’s big celebrations in Ayodhya include the highly anticipated Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. The Surya Tilak rite, which takes place at precisely 12:00 PM, is one of the celebrations’ main features. During this one-of-a-kind event, a beam of sunshine is scientifically aimed onto the Ram Lalla idol’s forehead within the temple.According to government data, approximately five lakh devotees have visited Ayodhya since the morning of Ram Navami.
PM Modi prays to Ram Lalla
On Ram Navami, PM Narendra Modi prayed to Bhagwan Ram Lalla and observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Mandir.
Here’s how sunlight enters the sanctum and forms a radiant tilak
Sunlight penetrates the sanctum through an elaborate system of mirrors and lenses, creating a luminous tilak on the deity’s brow for a few minutes. The ceremony also represents supernatural benefits and demonstrates a blend of tradition and current science.
To ensure more participation from devotees, temple officials scheduled live screenings throughout Ayodhya, allowing thousands of devotees to see the occasion.
Ayodhya witnesses influx of devotees for Ram Navami
Earlier in the day, Ayodhya saw an incredible flood of devotees celebrating Ram Navami, with thousands arriving from far-flung locations to partake in the holy ceremonies with great zeal.
After taking a holy bath, pilgrims gathered to important temples, like Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, to offer prayers.
The entire city remained immersed in an atmosphere of deep devotion, resonating with chants of “Jai Shri Ram.” A palpable sense of excitement was evident among the devotees celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram. The district administration implemented stringent security measures, with police forces deployed strategically across various locations.
Elaborate security arrangement in Ayodhya
“Today, on the occasion of Ram Navami, a tidal wave of faith has swept through Ayodhya; devotees are visible everywhere, and the air echoes with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’. In light of this, all high-ranking officials of the administration are continuously touring the fairgrounds. They are issuing directives to ensure the smooth functioning of arrangements and are personally supervising operations on the ground,” Rajesh Kumar, the Commissioner of the Ayodhya Division, said.
