Ayodhya, April 18 -- In an unprecedented event, at precisely 11:58 am today, the divine sunlight delicately graced the forehead of Ram Lalla, marking the commencement of the revered Surya Abhishek ritual. Lasting for four celestial minutes, this enchanting spectacle unfolded amidst joyous celebrations in the sacred city of Ayodhya.

"This is an extraordinary moment for all devotees of Lord Ram," exclaimed Pandit Satyendra Das, a prominent priest at the temple. "The Surya abhishek symbolises the divine blessings showered upon the birthplace of Lord Ram after centuries of longing," he said.

The Surya Tilak, an effulgent mark adorning Ram Lalla's forehead, serves as a poignant emblem of Lord Ram's birth and the realisation of a profound spi...