Ayodhya Celebrates Ram Navami with Grand Surya Tilak Ceremony
Ayodhya celebrated Ram Navami with a grand Surya Tilak ceremony, drawing thousands of devotees eager to participate in the festivities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers during this unique event, where sunlight was directed onto the idol of Ram Lalla, symbolizing divine blessings. The atmosphere was filled with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram,' as the city buzzed with devotion. With enhanced security measures in place, officials ensured smooth operations throughout the celebrations. This event beautifully merged tradition with modern science, making it a memorable occasion for all attendees.
Mar 27, 2026, 12:38 IST
A Joyous Celebration in Ayodhya
On Friday, the sacred festival of Ram Navami was celebrated with great reverence in Ayodhya, featuring a magnificent Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Temple. This year, the much-anticipated Surya Tilak ritual took place at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, marking a significant highlight of the festivities. The Surya Tilak ceremony is a unique event that occurs precisely at noon, where sunlight is scientifically directed onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol within the temple.
During Ram Navami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers to Lord Ram Lalla and observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. Thanks to an advanced system of mirrors and lenses, sunlight enters the sanctum sanctorum, creating a radiant tilak on the deity's forehead for a few moments. This ceremony symbolizes divine blessings and represents a remarkable fusion of tradition and modern science. To ensure widespread participation, temple authorities arranged live screenings throughout Ayodhya, allowing thousands of devotees to witness this moment.
This morning, Ayodhya witnessed a massive influx of devotees for Ram Navami, as thousands traveled from distant regions to partake in the religious rituals with great enthusiasm. After performing sacred baths, devotees flocked to major temples, including the Ram Temple, to offer their prayers. The entire city was enveloped in a profound atmosphere of devotion, resonating with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.' The excitement among the devotees celebrating Lord Ram's birthday was palpable. The district administration implemented stringent security measures, strategically deploying police forces at various locations.
Rajesh Kumar, the commissioner of the Ayodhya division, remarked that a wave of faith swept through Ayodhya on this Ram Navami; devotees were visible everywhere, and the air was filled with 'Jai Shri Ram' chants. In light of this, all senior officials from the administration were continuously touring the fairgrounds, issuing directives to ensure smooth operations and personally overseeing the arrangements.