Click2Delhi, New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which is being celebrated throughout the country with fervor and gaiety. President Patil in her message said: "On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my greetings to all my fellow countrymen. May the noble example of love, compassion and humanism of Lord Rama, inspire us to follow the highest moral and ethical values. Let us strive to spread his
message of devotion to duty, due restraint and selfless commitment to the well-being of the people." Vice President Ansari asked the people of the country to rededicate themselves to the enlightened teachings of Lord Rama for establishing a peaceful and harmonious society. The Prime Minister in his message said: "The festival commemorates the prosperous and righteous reign of the Maryadha Purushotam. It reinforces the belief that a life of morality is not easy but can be achieved through commitment and compassion." "May this Ram Navami strengthen our faith in the goodness of mankind and inspire one and all to lead a virtuous life," he added. Ram
Navami also known as Sri Ram Navami is a Hindu festival, which marks the birth of Lord Ram, who according to legend, rid the world of the demon Ravan - the symbol of evil and is one of the most important festivals of the Vaishnava sect of Hindus. The festival falls in the Shukla Paksha on the Navami, the ninth day of the month of Chaitra in the Hinducalendar. Thus it is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami, and marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations. (ANI) Source: Click2Delhi
