Surya Tilak to ‘light up’ Ram Lalla idol’s forehead to be lit up every Ram Navami with ‘Surya Tilak on every Ram Navami
Surya Tilak to ‘light up’ Ram Lalla idol’s forehead to be lit up every Ram Navami with ‘Surya Tilak on every Ram Navami
Beginning from this year’s
Ram Navami, on 17 April,
‘Surya Tilak’ project endeavours to light up the forehead of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol with natural sunlight exactly at 12 pm
Earlier this year, the launch of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya was accompanied by a remarkable addition, of an unique scientific system designed to adorn the idol of Ram Lalla with a ‘Surya Tilak’ on every Ram Navami, starting this year.
Whether or not ‘Surya Abhishek’ of Ram Lalla will be possible on this Ram Navami will be clear in the forthcoming Ram Temple Construction Committee meeting at the end of this month.
Ram Navami, commemorated on the ninth day of the first month of the Hindu calendar, typically falls in March-April, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. This year, Ram Navami is observed on April 17.
Each Ram Navami celebration will witness the deployment of an intricate network of lenses and mirrors within the temple premises. This system directs a ray of sunlight onto Ram Lalla’s forehead, creating the revered ‘Surya Tilak’ as a symbol of reverence and celebration.
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How will this happen?
– The ‘Surya Tilak’ project endeavours to illuminate the forehead of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol with natural sunlight precisely at 12 pm on every Ram Navami. This brief yet significant event may last “three to four minutes, potentially extending to around six minutes.”
Crafted by Optica in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore, the project employs a unique design featuring precision lenses and mirrors. These elements harness the natural sunlight, transforming it into a divine symbol during this auspicious occasion.
At the heart of the project lies a sophisticated lunar calendar gear mechanism. This mechanism, developed to align with Ram Navami Day each year, seamlessly integrates traditional beliefs with state-of-the-art technology.
The optical path, piping, and tip-tilt stages have been ingeniously engineered to operate without springs. This design ensures longevity and hassle-free maintenance, promising uninterrupted divine radiance for future generations.
The system can be sustained for 100 years using only “Pancha Dathu” in its fabrication and installation. Its design allows for easy optic replacements as needed, ensuring continuous operation and reverence.
Following a recent trial run of the ‘Surya Abhishek’ for Ram Lalla at the sanctum-sanctorum of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust expressed confidence in the upcoming celestial event of sun rays falling directly on the deity.
News Edit K.V.Raman
