Ayodhya, April 6 -- Devotees thronged Hanumangarhi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday.

This day is marked as the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.

Hanuman Garhi temple priest Mahant Raju Das said, "I would like to extend greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami. Aarti took place in the morning at 3 am. Devotees in large numbers are offering prayers at the temple on the occasion of Ram Navami. Today is the birthday of Lord Ram, and I extend best wishes to all the devotees. I will pray for the welfare of the world."

Scores of devotees thronged Ayodhya's Ram Temple on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday morning.

Before visiting the temple, devotees took a holy dip in the Saryu River in A...