Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished people on the occasion of Ram Navami and said that the life of Lord Ram will remain an inspiration for humanity in every era.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Many best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami." He also added that the life of Maryada Purushottam Lord Ramchandra, based on sacrifice, austerity, restraint and determination, will remain the inspiration for humanity in every era.
Ram Navami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in order to honour the birth of Lord Vishnu's incarnation, Lord Rama. This day marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations, which are celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra which falls on the cusp of spring and summer.
Devotees in India offered prayers and sought blessings from Goddess Durga on the occasion of the Ram Navami at the Chhatarpur Temple in the national capital on March 30.
The devotees also flocked to attend the 'early morning' aarti at the temple. Devotees were seen standing in the long queue and waiting for their chance patiently to offer prayers. Mantras were chanted by priests and bhajans (devotional songs) were played at the temple premises. Devotees were also seen queued up at Kalkaji Mandir.
Ram Navmi is celebrated all over India every year on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri to mark the birth of Lord Rama. On this auspicious day, young girls, representing the nine forms of the goddess Durga, are offered gifts and Prasad.
Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter and wished people on Ram Navami.
"Best wishes to everyone on the great festival of Ram Navami. Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shri Ram, along with walking on the path of religion and truth, taught the whole human world to have patience and a sense of kindness for all even in critical situations. May Lord Shri Ram shower his blessings on everyone. Jai Shri Ram!," he tweeted.
(ANI)