Kumar Bahukhandi
As Ayodhya prepares to welcome millions of devotees for Ram Navami celebrations, Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has illuminated eight of the city’s most sacred heritage sites. The initiative brings advanced lighting solutions to key spiritual heritage landmarks, enhancing the experience for pilgrims visiting the holy city during one of its most significant festivals.
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Stone in Jalpadevi Mandir
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, continues to draw devotees from across India and around the world each year. As the city comes alive with spiritual celebrations, the newly illuminated landmarks by Signify will enhance the sacred atmosphere, making the pilgrimage experience more immersive and memorable for devotees.
The project covers several historically and spiritually significant locations central to Ayodhya’s landscape. Nageshwar Nath Temple, one of Ayodhya’s oldest shrines, stands as a symbol of deep-rooted faith and timeless devotion, has been illuminated to enhance the spiritual ambience for devotees. The initiative also includes the illumination of Dashrath Samadhi, the sacred memorial of Maharaj Dashrath, father of Shri Ram.
The lighting initiative further extends to Prachin Bharat Mandir in Nandigram, symbolizing Bharat’s devotion during Shri Ram’s exile, and Hanuman-Bharat Milap Mandir, commemorating the revered meeting between Hanuman and Bharat described in the Ramayana. Vandijalpa Devi Temple, an ancient Shakti Peeth and Kuldevi shrine of the Raghu Kul lineage and Ram Gulaila Mandir, part of the Ram Janmabhoomi darshan and parikrama circuit, have also been illuminated, enhancing the experience for pilgrims and visitors.
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Nageshwar Nath Temple
Nikhil Gupta, Head of Strategy and Marketing, Signify, Greater India said, “Ayodhya stands as a timeless center of faith and cultural heritage, deeply admired by millions across India and the world. Through this initiative, we have leveraged lighting not just as infrastructure, but as a medium to highlight the divine and spiritual essence of some of its most significant sites, creating a more immersive experience after sunset. At Signify, we are committed to bringing the best of innovations to our customers and believe that lighting can play a meaningful role in celebrating our country’s heritage while transforming how people engage with culturally important spaces.”
Krishan Kumar Singh, I.A.S, Chief Development Officer of Ayodhya added, “Ayodhya is undergoing a transformative phase, with an enhanced focus on infrastructure and enriching the experience for devotees and visitors. The illumination of these sacred sites under Jagmag Ayodhya, is an important step in showcasing the city’s spiritual heritage while elevating its visual and cultural landscape. Signify’s continued efforts in Ayodhya have positively impacted millions of lives across healthcare and rural development, further strengthening the city’s overall ecosystem. Lighting up scared heritage site initiatives enhance the overall ambience positioning Ayodhya as a globally significant spiritual and cultural destination helping pilgrims experience the heritage in a new light.”
With these landmarks illuminated around Ram Navami, Ayodhya’s sacred sites are set to welcome devotees in a vibrant and spiritually enriched setting, as the city prepares one of its most significant celebrations.
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