The Science Behind 'Surya Tilak' Ceremony At Ayodhya's Ram Temple
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Using cutting-edge scientific expertise, a 5.8 centimetre beam of light illuminated the deity's forehead.
At noon, today, the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya witnessed a unique event as the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol will be anointed with a ray of sunlight, known as 'Surya Tilak' on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Using cutting-edge scientific expertise, a 5.8 centimetre beam of light illuminated the deity's forehead. To achieve this remarkable phenomenon, a specialised instrument has been designed. A team of ten esteemed Indian scientists is stationed at the Ram Mandir to ensure the success of this auspicious event on Ram Navami. For approximately 3 to 3.5 minutes starting at 12 noon, sunlight will be precisely directed onto the statue's forehead using a combination of mirrors and lenses. The team has worked tirelessly to finalise the mechanism before this highly anticipated day.
Commissioned by the temple trust, scientists from a leading government institution have devised a sophisticated apparatus consisting of mirrors and lenses. This mechanism, officially termed the 'Surya Tilak mechanism', marks a significant scientific and engineering feat.
