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Bangladesh Hindus Celebrate Ram Navami with Processions, Demand Public Holiday

The Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance organized worship, a yajna, and a colorful procession in Dhaka to celebrate Lord Ram's birth anniversary. Leaders of the alliance held a discussion meeting where they emphasized Lord Ram's teachings and demanded that Ram Navami be declared a public holiday in Bangladesh. Similar celebrations were held in several other districts across the country. Concurrently in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where a beam of sunlight illuminated the idol's forehead.

Key Points: Ram Navami Celebrations in Bangladesh, India's Surya Tilak

  • Grand procession in Dhaka
  • Demands for public holiday
  • Celebrations across multiple districts
  • Surya Tilak ceremony in Ayodhya
  • Nine-day festival concludes
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Bangladesh Hindu group celebrates birth anniversary of Lord Ram

Bangladesh Hindu Grand Alliance holds worship, procession for Ram Navami, demands public holiday. PM Modi observes Surya Tilak at Ayodhya temple.

"demanded that Ram Navami be declared a public holiday - Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance"

Dhaka, March 28

On the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance organized a worship, yajna, and aarti at 9am on March 27, 2026 in capital Dhaka.

At 11am, a colorful procession was brought out, starting from Shri Shri Sitanath Temple, passing through Dayaganj Shri Shri Shiva Temple, and returning to the Ram-Sita Temple.

In the afternoon, prasad was distributed among devotees.

Before the procession, a discussion meeting was held under the chairmanship of the President of the Hindu Grand Alliance, Advocate Dinabandhu Roy. Speakers included Secretary General Advocate Gobinda Chandra Pramanik, Executive President Advocate Pradip Kumar Pal, Chief Coordinator Bijoy Krishna Bhattacharya, Senior Vice President Dulal Chandra Das, Vice President Nitai De Sarkar, President of Hindu Youth Grand Alliance Engineer Mrinal Kanti Madhu, General Secretary Sujan Gain, President of Hindu Student Grand Alliance Sajib Kundu, among others.

The speakers discussed the teachings of Lord Ram and demanded that Ram Navami be declared a public holiday.

Apart from the capital Dhaka, the Hindu Grand Alliance also organized worship, processions, and prasad distribution programs in districts including Chattogram, Gopalganj, Manikganj, Narsingdi, Kishoreganj, and Pabna.

Meanwhile in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and virtually observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Ram Navami.The Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya witnessed the 'Surya Tilak' illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla.

The 'Surya Tilak' occurred exactly at noon when a beam of sunlight fell precisely on the forehead of Ram Lalla's idol, forming a celestial tilak.

Priests offered prayers to Ram Lalla during the 'Surya Tilak'.

The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, concludes on Ram Navami, which marks the birthday of Lord Ram. Throughout the festival, all nine days are devoted to honouring the nine incarnations of the goddess Shakti.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The 'Surya Tilak' ceremony in Ayodhya sounds like a beautiful blend of ancient architecture and astronomy. It's fascinating how traditions are being preserved with such precision in the modern age.
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Vikram M
While it's good to see celebrations, the article mentions the demand for Ram Navami to be a public holiday in Bangladesh. I hope the authorities there consider it fairly. Minorities should have the right to observe their festivals.
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Priya S
The teachings of Lord Ram—duty, righteousness, compassion—are universal and needed now more than ever. Glad to see these values being discussed publicly, both here and in our neighbouring country.
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Rohit P
With all due respect to the celebrations, I sometimes feel our focus is too much on the spectacle of festivals rather than the core message. Are we truly living by the principles of Ram Rajya? Just a thought.
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Kavya N
The procession through Dhaka's temples must have been a beautiful sight! It's wonderful that the celebrations are not just in the capital but across multiple districts. Dharma connects us all. 🌸

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