West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed people to maintain peace on the occasion.

In a display of devotion and celestial alignment, the Ram Temple in Ayodhya celebrated Ram Navami by adorning the forehead of the idol Ram Lalla with a 'Surya Tilak,' a beam of sunlight directed through a series of mirrors and lenses. This unique event, orchestrated at precisely noon, lasted for three minutes, marking a historic moment for devotees.

Meanwhile, some on social media called out the measure in Hyderabad, saying that temples are never covered in cloth for Eid, so why to cover mosques for a Hindu festival?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Ram Navami and appealed to them to maintain peace.

PM Modi took to X and greeted people for their hope and devotion on the occasion.

Elaborate mechanism being used to make way for Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak.

1,11,111 kilograms of laddoos will be sent to Ram Temple in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Navami as prasad for offering and distribution on April 17.

In preparation for the Ram Navami Mela, which commenced in Ayodhya Dham on April 9th and will continue until Ram Navami on April 17th, potentially drawing 25 lakh devotees, the police have devised comprehensive plans for crowd management and darshan. Numerous police personnel will be deployed during the event to maintain safety and security.

Ayodhya braces for a large gathering on April 17th for Ram Navami, eager to witness the 'Surya Abhishek' ceremony . Experts from CBRI, alongside scientists from Indian Institute of Astrophysics-Bengaluru, are installing an optomechanical system at the temple to precisely direct the sun's rays.

On April 17, Ram Navami will be celebrated, and the Ayodhya administration is fully prepared for what could be the largest crowd management challenge ever seen on this occasion. Officials anticipate over 50 lakh pilgrims to converge on the day.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe into the communal violence that erupted during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal last year, with the recent arrest of 11 more individuals allegedly involved in the conspiracy.