Sun rays kissed Lord Ram's forehead in Ayodhya

Modi watched it on his gadget as he is busy campaigning

His devotion has indeed won hearts

A nation of a billion plus were rapturous as the rays of the sun kissed the forehead of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, for a brief period. 

But with elections drawing near, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is busy rallying, couldn’t take part in the event physically. 

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So, even as he flew on his official aircraft, he didn’t miss out to send his obeisance to the deity. Visuals that have now become viral show the Prime Minister engrossed in watching the spiritual phenomenon on an electronic gadget. 

The visuals were also testament to the fact that the prime minister didn’t relinquish his reverence. He left his slippers on the floor, thereby showing his respect. 

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla after his rally in Nalbari, Assam

“Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me. The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our… pic.twitter.com/hA0aO2QbxF

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

Earlier in the day, around noon, sun rays bathed the forehead of the deity for a few minutes. With scientists being roped in, they created a marvelous apparatus that helped divert the sun rays on to the idol. 

Incidentally, this is the first Ram Navami that is being celebrated at Ayodhya after the construction and consecration of the temple by Modi himself. 

The inauguration took place on January 22, years after the top court ruled in favour of Hindus.