Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends Ram Navami wishes

At noon today, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a remarkable event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was adorned with a beam of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak,’ in celebration of Ram Navami. This unique ritual was made possible through an intricate system involving mirrors and lenses within the temple premises. The temple trust had engaged a team of scientists to orchestrate this extraordinary occurrence. Employing their scientific knowledge, the experts directed a focused beam of sunlight onto the deity’s forehead. The precise alignment of mirrors and lenses ensured the illumination of Ram Lalla’s forehead with the sun’s rays. This awe-inspiring spectacle unfolded precisely at 12 noon and lasted for about three minutes, marking a momentous occasion at the sacred Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The ‘Surya Tilak’ moment filled devotees with immense joy and devotion, resonating with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoing throughout Ayodhya and temples nationwide. Outside the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir, devotees spontaneously engaged in song and dance, expressing their reverence for the occasion. This Ram Navami holds particular significance as it marks the first celebration since PM Modi conducted the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony of the Lord Ram idol on January 22 in Ayodhya.

The temple gates opened for darshan as early as 3:30 am, welcoming devotees to witness the auspicious event. To ensure widespread participation, the celebrations were broadcasted on approximately 100 LED screens across the city and also streamed live on the trust’s social media platforms.