Updated On: 25 March, 2024 05:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Amidst the jubilant festivities, the temple priests led the devotees in singing traditional Holi songs and playing Holi with gulal

Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. Pic/IANS
This year`s Holi marked a significant occasion as it was the first celebration after the inauguration of the Ram temple earlier in the year. Devotees, eager for the auspicious `darshan` (sight) of the deity, flocked to the temple complex from early morning, adding an extra layer of spiritual fervor to the festive atmosphere. The devotees, in a traditional display of reverence, offered vibrant `gulal` to the revered deity, symbolizing their adoration and devotion.
Within the temple premises, devotees engaged in joyful festivities, playing Holi with fragrant flower petals and colorful Gulal. The atmosphere was filled with joyous laughter and chants as devotees immersed themselves in the celebration of this sacred occasion. As part of the ceremonial rituals, an elaborate `Chappan Bhog,` consisting of 56 delectable dishes, was ceremoniously offered to Lord Ram, adorned in resplendent pink brocade, symbolizing the abundance of devotion and offerings bestowed upon the divine.