The Surya Tilak, a unique annual event where sunlight is precisely channeled to illuminate the forehead of the deity Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026. This date corresponds to the Hindu festival of Ram Navami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ram. The optical mechanism, designed by scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, will align to create the 'tilak' at 12:16 PM Indian Standard Time.
Devotees worldwide will be able to witness the ceremony via live broadcasts. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the temple, is expected to stream the event on its official website and YouTube channel. Major Indian news networks are also anticipated to provide live coverage.
The temple will have special darshan timings on Ram Navami, with the main rituals and the Surya Tilak forming the day's highlight. Authorities are preparing for a significant influx of pilgrims and have outlined extensive security and crowd management plans for the occasion.
