On the occasion of Ram Navami, Surya Tilak’ illuminates Ram Lalla’s forehead at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. 'Surya Tilak' takes place at 12 noon when a beam of sunlight is precisely directed onto the forehead of the idol of Ram Lalla, making a celestial tilak.
Authorities had increased security across different zones, with drone surveillance and zonal arrangements to oversee the large influx of pilgrims in Ayodhya. “A large number of devotees are arriving on the occasion of Ram Navami. We have divided the areas into different zones. Drones are being used for crowd management and security purposes,” ANI quoted (SSP) Rajkaran Nayyar, Senior Superintendent of Police, as saying.
The UP government planned to lit more over two lakh diyas in Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Ram. Surya Tilak, as the key focus, led the Sun’s rays illuminating deity’s forehead at 12 noon, marking Ram Lalla's birth, according to a PTI report. Divisional commissioner Gaurav Dayal had stated all preparations were finished for Ram Navami.
(With inputs from agencies)