After performing the ceremonial Arti (showing of small lighted lamps) and making offerings (generally involving sprinkling of coloured rice grains around the object of Arti; here, around Sri Ram), they became so overwhelmed with lovable emotions that they lost control over their bodies (i.e. they became unaware of their surroundings as they were spellbound by the captivating and charming image of Sri Ram as a groom).