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Over 2.5 Lakh Diyas Lit In Ayodhya To Celebrate Ram Navami | Watch

Over 2.5 Lakh Diyas Lit In Ayodhya To Celebrate Ram Navami | Watch

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Last Updated:April 06, 2025, 23:45 IST The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion A video from the event shows large crowds gathering at the ghats along the banks of river Ganga, lighting the diyas. On the occasion of Ram Navami, a grand Deepotsav was organised in Ayodhya, with over 2.5 lakh diyas lit to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. A video from the event shows large crowds gathering at the ghats along the banks of river Ganga, lighting the diyas. Colourful rangolis were also displayed as part of the celebrations. Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion. #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Deepotsav organised in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram NavamiOver 2.5 lakh diyas were lit as the people of Ayodhya celebrated the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. pic.twitter.com/pLAuXRjOMG — ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2025 BJP MLA Ved Prakash Gupta told news agency IANS, “Today is a special day for all the people of …

The Science Behind ‘Surya Tilak’ Ceremony At Ayodhya’s Ram Temple

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A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists is stationed at the Ram Mandir. Ayodhya: At noon, today, the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol was anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as ‘Surya Tilak’ on the occasion of Ram Navami.  Using cutting-edge scientific expertise, a 5.8 centimetre beam of light hit the deity’s forehead. To achieve this remarkable phenomenon, a specialised instrument was designed. A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists stationed at the Ram Mandir ensured the success of this auspicious event on Ram Navami. For approximately 3 to 3.5 minutes starting at 12 noon, sunlight was precisely directed onto the statue’s forehead using a combination of mirrors and lenses. Commissioned by the temple trust, scientists from a leading government institution devised a sophisticated apparatus consisting of mirrors and lenses. This mechanism, officially termed the ‘Surya Tilak mechanism’, marks a significant scientific and engineering feat. Dr Pradeep Kumar Ramacharla, Scientist and Director at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, explained to …