Ayodhya is looking grand on the eve of Ram Navami.
– Photo: Amar Ujala
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On the day of Ram’s birth, there are Shruti villages. Tirath Sakal Tahaan Chali Aavahin… The day Shri Ram is born, the Vedas say, on that day all the pilgrims come to Ayodhya. There is a similar scene in Ayodhya. So far, about four lakh devotees have reached the periphery of Ramnagari. Ayodhya is engrossed in celebrations regarding the Ramjanmotsav, which is going to be held for the first time after the consecration of Ramlala. Songs and music in temples are defining the peak of the festival.
The devotees who reached Ayodhya on Tuesday first took a dip in the holy Salila Saryu. After this the convoy set out for darshan and worship in the temples. There was a long queue in Ramlala’s court also. As the evening approached, the entire city was illuminated with grand decorations in celebration of the birth anniversary. Various artists are presenting Sohar and Badhaai songs in Ram temple. From Saryu coast to Ram Ki Paidi and the grandeur of Tulsi Udyan, the devotees are enjoying.
The grandeur of Kanak Bhavan is also worth seeing. The entire temple complex is decorated with different types of flowers. Preparations have also been finalized in Ram Janmabhoomi. The cultural programs taking place on the Tulsi stage in the fair area are making the entire atmosphere devotional. At Ramjanmabhoomi, cultural artists are delighting the devotees through Sohar and Badhaai songs. The continuous water flow of Ram ki Paidi is also delighting the devotees.
Hanuman flag will be hoisted on Ram Navami in Hanumangarhi
On the birth anniversary of his worshiped Lord Shri Ram, Hanumanth Lala will give darshan to the devotees for 18 hours from 4 am in the morning. Actually, on the day of Ram Navami, along with the worship of Lord Ram, his devotee Hanuman ji is also worshipped. It is said that by worshiping Lord Hanuman on the day of Ram Navami, all kinds of troubles of the devotees are eliminated. On Ramnavami, his devotee Hanumanthala will also be adorned grandly. Hanumangarhi priest Ramesh Das told that Hanuman flag will be hoisted in Hanumangarhi on Ram Navami. It is also called Vijay Pataka. Hanuman ji will be decorated grandly. Gold and silver jewelery will be worn. They will be offered various types of dishes like vegetables, puri, pudding, malpua, fruits etc.
