At noon on Ram Navami, Surya Tilak was performed on Ram Lalla in Ayodhya as thousands gathered, with devotional chants and rituals marking the grand celebration.
Millions of people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam and the Ganga on this occasion.
Officials said around 60 lakh devotees had taken the holy dip in the Ganges by 5 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Ekadashi. The Makar Sankranti festival will begin after midnight and continue for two days.
As the colours of Shigmo paint the streets with exuberance, various other festivals prepare to showcase their diverse cultural heritage through a series of unique festivals.
India observes Navratri, a colourful and important Hindu festival, over the course of nine nights.
Worshiping nine goddesses for nine days, stage decorations, recitation of the legend, enactment of the story, and chanting of Hindu scriptures are all part of the festivities.
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, he is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This day marks his 5247th birth anniversary.
The day of Guru Purnima is traditionally the time when devotees of the Guru offer their gratitude and receive his blessings.
The festival is a medium to thank Goddess Lakshmi for all affluence and fortune she bestows on her devotees
Bhai Dooj is commonly celebrated as it marks and cherishes the thread of love, care and compassion between sisters and brothers across the country.
