Devotees flock to Ayodhya’s Ram temple in large number for ‘Ram Navami’ celebration

AYODHYA : On the auspicious occasion of ‘Ram Navami,’ a large number of devotees thronged Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on Wednesday morning in a vibrant display of faith and celebration.

श्री राम नवमी की पावन बेला में आज, श्री राम जन्मभूमि मंदिर में प्रभु श्री रामलला सरकार का दिव्य अभिषेक किया गया।

Divya Abhisheka of Prabhu Shri Ramlalla Sarkar at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, on the pious ocassion of Shri Ram Navami. pic.twitter.com/U4HaE5yFyg

— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) April 17, 2024

Before visiting the temple, devotees took a dip in the holy waters of the Saryu River in Ayodhya.

#WATCH | Pooja performed at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of #RamNavami

Ram Navami is being celebrated for the first time in Ayodhya's Ram Temple after the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla.

(Source: Temple Priest) pic.twitter.com/3sgeuIdXBB

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

According to officials, devotees started flocking to the ghats at night. ‘Darshan’ started at Ram Temple at 3:30 am.

Regarding security arrangements, IG (Ayodhya Range) Praveen Kumar said that arrangements have been made for devotees.

“All the areas have been distributed into zones and sectors. Our volunteers and force multipliers have been put in place. Arrangements have also been made for the movement of heavy vehicles,” the IG said.

Special focus is on ensuring that devotees do not face any difficulties. Arrangements for drinking water, colourful tarpaulins to protect them from the heat, and arrangements for the stay of devotees are being made, he added.

Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)’s spokesperson, Sharad Sharma, said that the celebration of Ram Navami at the Ram temple in Ayodhya has been eagerly awaited for 500 years and the whole country is overjoyed.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Devotees throng Ram temple in Ayodhya, on the occasion of #RamNavami pic.twitter.com/MTGzGvcbud

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“This is the first Ram Navami after the Pran Pratishtha at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. This is the first time that Lord Ram’s devotees will celebrate the Janmotsav on the premises of the temple; this was awaited for 500 years. The entire country is happy today. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is dedicated to serving devotees. It is cooperating with all the devotees who are coming in,” he said.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Devotees take holy dip in Saryu River as they arrive at Ram temple in Ayodhya, on the occasion of #RamNavami pic.twitter.com/ET582pvoT6

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024

56 types of Bhog Prasad will also be offered to Ram Lala.

The celebration will be broadcast on about a hundred large LED screens throughout Ayodhya. There will also be live broadcasts on the trust’s social media accounts, the trust said in a post on X. (ANI)