Overview

• The 'Surya Tilak' ceremony involved a sophisticated opto-mechanical system using mirrors and lenses to focus sunlight on the idol's forehead.
• This event marks the first Ram Navami since the temple's inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January.
• The ceremony was conceived by PM Modi as a blend of ancient and modern technology, aiming for annual celebrations.
• Scientists from CSIR-CBRI and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics collaborated to design and implement the system.
• The system's design ensures that the 'Surya Tilak' can be repeated every year on Ram Navami, despite the changing position of the sun.