Devotees witness ‘Surya Tilak’ of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya in lakhs
Over 5 lakh devotees from across the country and even from abroad thronged the Ram Janmabhoomi to celebrate the Ram Janmotsav at the Ram Temple.
Over 5 lakh devotees from across the country and even from abroad thronged the Ram Janmabhoomi to celebrate the Ram Janmotsav at the Ram Temple.
The resonant chimes of bells echoed through many math temples, including Kanak Bhawan and the temple nestled within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex, heralding the auspicious moment of the Lord's birth.
The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, teeming with surge of devotees since early morning hours of Wednesday, witnessed a grand spectacle this afternoon as 'Surya Tilak' was performed on Ram Lalla.
According to officials, devotees started flocking to the ghats at night. 'Darshan' started at Ram Temple at 3:30 am.
In addition to securing the incoming devotees, the police have devised plans for crowd management and darshan and have estimated devotee numbers.
Acharya Das said, "It is a moment of great happiness that Ram Lalla will finally take his throne at the grand temple."
Previously, when Lord Ram returned from exile, Diwali was celebrated in Ayodhya by lighting diyas. Now, after the completion of the consecration ceremony, Diwali will be celebrated again by lighting 'Ram Jyoti.'
80 daily buses between Lucknow and Ayodhya
Vishal Singh, Vice Chairman, Ayodhya Development Authority, said that Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram, attracts numerous pilgrims annually who contribute to the generation of tons of floral waste by offering flowers in temples. To address this, the authorities have implemented a system where the collected flowers are sorted and transformed into certified natural incense sticks daily.
"Our generation is fortunate to have witnessed the struggles closely, and today, we are not only witnessing Lord Shri Ram seated in his grand temple but are also witnessing the emergence of the new Ayodhya in a new India," stated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.