Celebrating Ram Navami: Iqbal Ansari Distributes Lord Ram's Picture in Ayodhya

On Ram Navami, Iqbal Ansari, a former Babri Masjid litigant, distributed images of Lord Ram Lalla to devotees and security staff in Ayodhya. This festival, marking the birth of Lord Ram, emphasizes values like truth and compassion. Ansari highlighted the significance of Ayodhya as a sacred city and the annual 'Surya Tilak' ritual at the Ram Temple, which creates a divine atmosphere. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the celebrations, praying for the nation's well-being. Discover more about this vibrant celebration and its cultural importance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 15:13 IST

Ayodhya Celebrates Ram Navami

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), March 27: In a heartfelt gesture during the Ram Navami festival, Iqbal Ansari, a former litigant in the Babri Masjid case, shared images of Lord Ram Lalla as gifts to security personnel and fellow devotees.

Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, is celebrated amidst the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival. This occasion encourages reflection on virtues like truth, compassion, and righteousness.

Ansari expressed his joy, stating, "This is Ayodhya's faith. This is the prasad. I distribute it among everyone, including the security staff and all those people who come here. This is my happiness that I could give it to people. It is my devotion (to God)."

He further remarked, "Today is Ram Navami. It is a historic day. It is because of people's faith in Lord Ram that they come to Ayodhya and take this (Lord Ram Lalla’s picture) in the form of 'prasad'."

Ansari also underscored the importance of Ayodhya as a sacred city. "Ayodhya is a religious place. It is the city of Lord Ram, a city of gods and goddesses. A place like Ayodhya doesn't exist anywhere in the world because the Lord himself resides in Ayodhya," he noted.

He highlighted the 'Surya Tilak' ritual at the Ram Temple, which took place on Ram Navami. This ritual, known as Surya Abhishek or Surya Tilak, commenced in 2024 and has been celebrated annually on Ram Navami. It involves the sun's rays directly touching the deity's forehead, creating a divine ambiance within the temple on Lord Ram's birthday.

Ansari added, "This is a matter of immense happiness for everyone in the country. All the devotees who have come here from outside are happy that on this day they will be able to perform 'darshan' of the Lord."

On this auspicious occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the sacred 'Surya Tilak' ceremony of Ram Lalla, observing the event virtually and praying for the nation's well-being.