Mesmerising and breathtaking ‘Surya Tilak’ or ‘Surya Abhishek’ ritual held in Ayodhya’s Ram Temple at noon of April 17 on Ram Navami captivated all those who attended the event at the temple, as well as those who watched it virtually.
The forehead of Ram Lalla deity was illuminated after a ray of Sun touched the point in a phenomenon that lasted for approximately two-and-a-half minutes.
For the unversed, this year’s Ram Navami is the first since the consecration of Ram idol at the Ayodhya temple on January 22.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Assam to address an election rally in Nalabari when the ‘Surya Tilak’ of Ram Lalla was held in Ayodhya. However, he watched the ritual from his campaign venue and said, “Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me.”
“The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory,” PM Modi said in a post on X. (FIRST POST)
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A very auspicious moment indeed. I heard the proceedings live on All India Radio with explanation and mechanics behind this amazing experience. Jai Shri Ram