Ram Navami was observed on Thursday across the nation with elaborate processions and special pujas, but the celebrations were marred in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra when clashes resulted in 12 people being hurt and 11 worshippers dying after plunging into a temple well.
Stones were thrown at a march in Vadodara, Gujarat, as well. In Delhi, several people disobeyed a police order and staged a procession in Jahangirpuri, which experienced disturbances during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations last year. In the remainder of the country, where people celebrated with religious fervour and passion and law enforcement was on the lookout, there were very few incidents.
Ram Navami celebrations marred by death of 11 devotees in MP, clashes in Maharashtra
