Ayodhya Illuminated With 2.5 Lakh Lamps Along The Saryu River To Celebrate Ram Navami

Devotees across India celebrated Ram Navami with full fervour on April 6. Marking the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the festival was celebrated with great pomp and show all over the country, and Ayodhya shone especially bright on this day. More than two lakh diyas were illuminated along the Saryu River ghats, and the entire city came to life on the occasion.

Ayodhya Glows With Diyas On Ram Navami

Ayodhya was bathed in a divine glow and spiritual fervour on Sunday evening as more than 2.5 lakh earthen lamps were lit along the banks of the Saryu River at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. pic.twitter.com/6kM3ffZx7d

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According to NDTV, thousands of devotees gathered at the ghats of the Saryu River to participate in the grand Sandhya Aarti on Ram Navami in Ayodhya. With chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoing throughout the city, the spiritual atmosphere of the city was a site to behold.

Deepotsav organised in Ayodhya on the occasion of #RamNavami

Over 2.5 lakh diyas were lit as the people of Ayodhya celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. pic.twitter.com/zVJBpE2ame

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Reports suggest that more than 2.5 lakh diyas were lit up to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Lord Ram in his birth city. Devotees arranged the lamps along the steps of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat and the surrounding areas, and it was truly a sight to behold. Many people on social media compared it to the Deepotsav celebration in the city that takes place during Diwali.

@myogiadityanath Devotees in large numbers take holy dip in the Saryu River on Ram Navami in #Ayodhya
Sanatan hi Satya hai 🚩 pic.twitter.com/CyjvaznxWi

— Sanjiv K Pundir (@k_pundir) April 6, 2025

Besides lighting up diyas, people gathered at the Saryu River also took a holy dip in the river on the occasion.

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Ram Lalla Surya Tilak At Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir

#WATCH | Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla’s forehead at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the occasion of #RamNavami pic.twitter.com/jmtmldlWxM

— DD News (@DDNewslive) April 6, 2025

The almost complete Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya was also magnificently decked with lights and flowers to celebrate Ram Navami. Adding a celestial touch to the festive ambience, the temple witnessed the Surya Tilak of Ram Lalla. This phenomenon occurs at the temple during which a ray of sunlight falls directly on the forehead of the idol of Ram Lalla at noon. It resembles a divine tilak offered by the Sun God himself. This event shows a beautiful blend of faith and science.

श्री राम नवमी पर प्रभु श्री रामलला सरकार का अभिषेक

Abhishek of Prabhu Shri Ramlalla Sarkar on Shri Ram Navami pic.twitter.com/bfVvars7Q9

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 6, 2025

Temple priests performed an ‘Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla idol on Ram Navami. Also, special pujas were performed throughout the day to mark the occasion.

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