New Delhi:

The majestic Rama Temple in Ayodhya today witnessed its first Holi celebrations since its inauguration in January this year. Early in the morning, devotees gather in large numbers to take part in the celebrations of offering colors and sweets to the Ram Lala idol that adorns the temple sanctum.

Temple priests perform Holi rituals accompanied by traditional offerings Abir and Gulal as Rag Borg ceremony. In addition, 56 dishes are presented to the idol of Prasad.

“Ram Lala is celebrating his first Holi after consecrating the temple. His charming idol is decorated with flowers, gulal Already applied on forehead. This time, the Ram Lalla idol donned a pink dress. ” said Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of the temple.

Temple priests sang Holi songs along with devotees and celebrated by dancing in front of the idols.

The celebrations extend beyond the confines of the temple.A large number of devotees can be seen gathering outside the temple to celebrate Langotsav Holi fever has gripped the ancient city of Ayodhya.

To control the huge influx of people, adequate security measures were taken to ensure smooth darshan of the devotees.

The Ram temple was opened to the public on January 23, a day after the much-celebrated consecration ceremony, officiated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by numerous politicians and celebrities.

The construction of the Ram temple began after a protracted legal battle, which culminated in the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the temple in November 2019. Addressing the nation, Prime Minister Modi announced that the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol marked the arrival of the Holy Spirit. New Era.