New Delhi, 27 March (H.S.): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday witnessed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya marking the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon us PM Modi stated after the event.
The Prime Minister shared his experience on X posting Earlier today witnessed the Surya Tilak that took place at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir Ayodhya. May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon us. This celestial ritual precisely directs sunlight onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol for several minutes around noon symbolising Lord Ram's Suryavanshi lineage.
The event drew massive devotee crowds with lakhs converging on Ayodhya for darshan and celebrations. Temple timings extended for the festival including special aartis while security was heightened. The Surya Tilak engineered through mirrors and lenses blends ancient tradition with modern precision lasting about four minutes this year.
PM Modi's participation underscores the Ram Mandir's cultural milestone since its consecration highlighting national devotion to Ram Navami observed as Lord Ram's birth anniversary. Devotees chanted Jai Shri Ram amid bhajans as the sun's rays formed the tilak drawing emotional responses nationwide.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
