Ram Navami: Ram Lalla To Get 'Surya Tilak' In Historic Ayodhya Event

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-25T21:11:27+00:00

Ayodhya is buzzing with excitement for Ram Navami, particularly for the 'Surya Tilak' ceremony at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Scheduled for noon, the event will feature sunlight aligning on the deity's forehead. Preparations include trial runs and extensive arrangements for thousands of devotees.

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2026-03-25 21:11:27

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An atmosphere of enthusiasm prevails in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Navami, with elaborate preparations underway at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple for the highly anticipated ‘Surya Tilak’ ceremony of Ram Lalla.

The Surya Tilak will take place in the sanctum sanctorum precisely at 12:00 PM on Ram Navami, when a beam of sunlight will fall on the deity’s forehead for about four minutes, creating a divine and historic spectacle. Devotees from across the country and abroad are eagerly awaiting this moment.

Massive Devotee Turnout for Ram Navami Fair

Engineers have been working on arrangements for the celestial alignment, and two to three trial runs of the Surya Tilak are scheduled before the festival to ensure accuracy. Gopal Rao, an invited member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, stated that the Chaitra Ram Navami fair has already begun in Ayodhya, with a steady increase in footfall over the past four days. “More than one lakh devotees are arriving daily for darshan,” he said.

He further explained that the Surya Tilak will coincide with the noon aarti. “At 12:00 PM, the Sun will offer a symbolic tilak to Lord Ram, who was born in the Solar dynasty. The rays will stay on the forehead for four minutes,” he added.

Arrangements for Devotees

Considering the expected rush, arrangements have been made to install television screens at multiple locations to facilitate viewing of the ceremony, as not all devotees will be able to witness the event from inside the temple premises.

The temple will remain open for darshan from early morning until late at night to accommodate the large influx of pilgrims. Prasad distribution has also been organized. Authorities have ensured comprehensive arrangements, including drinking water, shaded areas, and facilities for storing belongings.

Technical Preparations and Trials

Preparations for the Surya Tilak have been ongoing for nearly a month, with rehearsals being conducted to ensure smooth execution.

Officials noted that the Surya Tilak follows a 19-year cycle, with preparations undertaken annually to align the sunlight precisely for the occasion. (ANI)

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