Ayodhya, Aug. 9 -- In a heartening celebration of Rakshabandhan, the sacred city of Ayodhya witnessed a special ceremony at the Shringi Dham on the banks of the Saryu river. On this auspicious occasion, rakhis were brought for Lord Ram and his brothers, Bharat, Lakshman, and Shatrughn, on behalf of their sister Shanta.

According to Champat Rai, General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust, the celebration is a part of a three-day Rakshabandhan festival held at the Shringi Dham.

While speaking to reporters on Friday, Rai said, "...There is a Shringi Dham on the banks of Saryu. On the advice of Maharishi Vashishtha, Maharaj Dashrath had performed a yagya with the desire of having a son... Rishi Shring had come from Karna...