Nagpur, April 6 -- Devotees thronged at Nagpur's Shri Poddareshwar Ram temple and offered prayers on Sunday during Ram Navami celebrations.

Mangal Aarti was also performed at the temple.

A devotee at the temple said that the excitement of Ram Navami was double this year as 'Ram Lalla' became 'virajman' in Ayodhya.

Speaking to ANI, the devotee said, "The excitement for this year's Ram Navami is double as after many years 'Ram Lalla' became 'virajman' in Ayodhya".

Another devotee said that he prayed for the development of the country.

"I prayed to god that may our nation touch new heights of development," said the devotee.

Meanwhile, in Ayodhya, scores of devotees thronged at the Ram Temple on the occasion.

Before visiting the temple...