Grand celebrations took place in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. Devotees gathered at Ram Janmbhoomi Temple to seek blessings. The idol of Ram Lalla was anointed on the special occasion. 

The temple was beautifully decorated, and a special 'Surya Tilak' was also applied on the revered idol of Lord Ram at noon. A beam of sunlight precisely directed on the forehead of the idol formed a celestial tilak.

Devotees perform rituals at Alopashankari Mandir in Prayagraj

Several temples across the country witnessed an influx of devotees as they gathered to offer prayers, perform Ram Navami puja and rituals, and seek blessings.

Sadhus recite Shri Ramcharitmanas during celebrations of Ram Navami in Bhubaneswar

Shri Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem that narrates the story of Lord Ram, was also recited in temples. Enactments of Ramayana are also commonplace in Ram Navami celebrations in the country.

Devotees worship girls dressed in traditional attires as they take part in the 'Kumari Puja' ritual on the outskirts of Kolkata

Kanya Puja, also called Kumari Puja or Kanjak Puja, was also performed on Ram Navami. During this puja, young girls are worshipped as they are believed to embody the nine forms of Goddess Durga.

Devotees perform 'Kanjak Puja' at the Kali temple in Jammu

The girls are offered traditional delicacies like puri, chhole, and halwa, along with other gifts.

Women immerse 'barley saplings' grown during Navratri festival at Har Ki Pauri Ghat of River Tawi in Jammu

Other Ram Navami and Navratri rituals were also observed across the country.