Around 10 lakh devotees gathered in Ayodhya for Ram Navami as the Surya Tilak ritual illuminated Ram Lalla’s idol, marking the festival with grand fervour and tight security. The festival, marking the birth of Lord Ram, falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri

Large crowds of devotees visited temples across Bihar on Ram Navami, while BJP leader Nitin Nabin offered prayers in Patna and extended festive greetings. Speaking to reporters, he extended greetings to people across the country and said the values embodied in Lord Ram's life should guide everyone