Guwahati, 17th April: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amidst his packed election schedule in Assam, took a poignant moment to witness the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual of Ram Lalla at the Ayodhya Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami.
Capturing the significance of the event, PM Modi shared pictures on social media from inside his aircraft, where he was seen watching a recording of the ritual. The images depicted the rays of the sun illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla, evoking deep emotional sentiments for the Prime Minister and millions of Indians.
Expressing reverence for the historic occasion, PM Modi conveyed hope that the ‘Surya Tilak’ would bring energy and inspire the nation to achieve new heights of glory. Prior to his rally in Assam, PM Modi shared a live link of the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Temple, emphasizing the importance of the event for him.
The unique ritual at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was meticulously orchestrated by a team of scientists commissioned by the temple trust, utilizing mirrors and lenses to anoint the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol with sunlight at noon on Ram Navami.
The moment of the ‘Surya Tilak’ resonated with joy among devotees, echoing chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ across Ayodhya and temples nationwide. Celebrations included vibrant song and dance outside the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir, marking the first Ram Navami since the idol’s Pran Pratishtha by PM Modi on January 22.
The darshan at the temple commenced at 3:30 am, with the festivities broadcasted on approximately 100 LED screens throughout the city and on the trust’s social media platforms, reflecting the widespread significance and devotion surrounding the event.
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