A significant crowd of worshippers gathered at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to celebrate the festival of Holi with vibrant colors.
With the nation gearing up to embrace the auspicious occasion, Ayodhya is brimming with anticipation and delight, setting the stage for a memorable Holi celebration.
This year holds particular importance as it commemorates the first Holi celebration at the new temple dedicated to Lord Ram. Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, emphasized that an elaborate and grand celebration was arranged in honor of Lord Ram. The festivities included the use of special colored powders and a diverse array of traditional sweets offered as part of the celebration.
“This years holi will be celebrated in a grand manner. The way in which the Bhakts thronged the Ram Mandir after the Pran pratishtha ceremony, is itself incredible,” said Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, Acharya Satyendra Das.
“This year’s holiday will be extraordinary. Ram Lalla will be granted offerings of Kachori, Gujiya, Poori, Kheer, and Halwa, and the devotees will be granted prasad. People have started celebrating and colouring each other two days ahead of Holi. After the pran prathishtha, the Ram Temple Trust will celebrate this year’s holi in Ram Mandir in an extravagant manner,” he added.
“The elated Lord and his devotees on the first Holikotsav after Lord Shri Ram Lala was seated in the grand temple,” shared Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra on X, posting images of the Ramlalla idol and devotees at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
भगवान श्री राम लला के भव्य मंदिर में विराजमान होने के पश्चात प्रथम होलिकोत्सव पर प्रफुल्लित भगवान और उनके भक्त। pic.twitter.com/kohSaNGPiv
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) March 24, 2024
A festival observed with immense fervor across the country is slated for March 25. Preceding the festival is a customary ritual known as Holika Dahan, symbolizing the burning of the demon Holika.
Amidst the festive celebrations, the sharing of traditional sweets promotes camaraderie and unity among individuals, as revelers radiate an atmosphere of happiness and affection.