Devotees thronged lord Ram temples to offer prayers on the occasion of the Ram Navami on Saturday across the State. Temples in Bhubaneswar also witnessed large numbers of devotees who gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings of lord Ram. Musical recitals of Ramcharitmanas and Ram Katha Amrit were organised at various shrines in Bhubaneswar and other parts of the State to celebrate the birth anniversary of the mythological king of Ayodhya.
In the capital city, the Ram Navami celebrations were held with gaiety and fervour at the Ram Mandir as hundreds of devotees lined up to offer prayers to lords Ram and lakshman and Goddess Sita. Special pujas were also organsied on the occasion. At the Puri Shree Mandir, special rituals were conducted to mark the occasion. Adequate security arrangements were made at different shrines to maintain law and order.