This annual event, perfectly timed to coincide with Ram Navami, is made possible through a specially designed optical setup that channels sunlight into the sanctum sanctorum.
Security across states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra have been stepped up by the state administrations for Ram Navami celebrations.
Ram Navami: It's time to add more colour to your space. Decorating a small space for festivals is all about thoughtful choices. With the right furniture and decor elements, even the smallest of spaces can feel warm, festive, and inviting.
On April 6, from 8 AM to 1 PM, a special live stream from Ayodhya will showcase sacred rituals, cultural performances, and Amitabh Bachchan’s narration of Ram Katha.
The Uttar Pradesh government in a statement said that to provide relief to devotees, mats will be laid from Shringarahaat to Gate Number 3 of Rampath, with regular water sprinkling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched Ram Lalla’s Surya Tilak after his speech in Assam. He shared his emotional experience of witnessing the historic Surya Tilak of Lord Ram on the occasion of Ram Navami. PM Modi was also seen without shoes while watching the ceremony. Watch the video to witness this poignant moment.
In Ayodhya, devotees thronged the Ram Temple for prayers, including Ram Lalla's 'abhishek' and the 'Surya Tilak' ceremony. Kumari Puja, honoring young girls, was also observed at places. Experience the vibrant Ram Navami celebrations across India in these captivating pictures.
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted a sand sculpture of Lord Ram on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. He made a 7ft high and 20 ft long sand art of Lord Ram at the Puri Beach. This sand rendition of Ram Lalla has captivated the hearts of visitors, transforming the area into a tourist attraction. Watch him mould the sand sculpture of Lord Ram in the accompanying video.
Ram Navami: Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak design, characterised by four mirrors and two lenses, served as the prototype for the ceremony.
The much-awaited ‘Surya Tilak’ ceremony of Ram Lalla’s idol began in Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, amidst the first time Ram Navami celebrations at the temple. The ceremony took place at 12:00pm when rays of the sun symbolically marked the forehead of Ram Lalla’s idol. Watch the first visuals of Surya Tilak on Ayodhya's Ram Lalla idol.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama was born on this day during the Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of the Chaitra month. This day also marks the end of Chaitra Navratri. Here is a list of popular devotional songs and Ram bhajans.
Happy Ram Navami 2024: The festival is marked by special prayers and bhajans (devotional songs) dedicated to Lord Ram, along with readings from the epic Ramayana, which narrates the life and adventures of Ram.
Ram Navami 2024 Highlights: PM Modi mentions historic Ram Navami, Surya Tilak ritual during Assam rally, highlighting Lord Ram's presence in Ayodhya's grand temple.
Ram Navami 2024 bank holiday: Banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh.
The 'Surya Tilak' was designed by a team of scientists led by S K Panigrahi. Senior Scientist at CBRI Debdutta Ghosh said the Indian Institute of Astrophysics gave inputs based on astronomical observations and also contributed to the mechanical and structural design for the 'Surya Tilak'
Preparations for the Ram Navami festival are going on in full swing in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. Ahead of Ram Navami, thousands of devotees thronged to Ayodhya to offer prayers to lord Ram. Watch to know more!
The collaboration between Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman is stirring up excitement, as both are giants in the music industry, known for their groundbreaking work.
Piety, heritage, culture and the ambience of the lovely Sarayu river effortlessly mingle in this ancient city that is the cynosure of all eyes in the country.
India’s diversity has led to a plethora of ways of celebrating the same festival.
The violence on Ram Navami day indicate that the politics of religious polarisation has taken deep roots in West Bengal
From celebration Ram Navami in Ayodha to protests in Israel and fashion shows in China, here are a few compelling photos clicked last week.
Ram Navami is celebrated all over India every year on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri to mark the birth of Lord Rama. On this auspicious day, young girls, representing the nine forms of the goddess Durga, are offered gifts and sweets.
Last year, another video how the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter saved the day when the lights went out during a garba event.
the ABVP denied the charge and claimed that "'Leftists" obstructed a puja programme organised at the hostel on Ram Navami festival.
Rama was an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, the Sanskrit epic of 24,000 stanzas. Let's check out the story behind the celebration that is preceded by a continuous recital of the Ramayana for about a week.