Ram Janmotsav is being celebrated in many parts of the country. Devotees are visiting Ayodhya on the occasion.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has made special preparations to make Ramlala’s birth anniversary unforgettable in the Ram temple built after 500 years of struggle.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have wished the people on the occasion.
In a social media post, the President said that the holy festival inspires one to follow the path of truth and religion. Vice-President Dhankar said that the divine blessings of Shri Ram fills the people’s lives with joy, peace, and prosperity.
The Prime Minister said that it is a privilege to celebrate this ram Navami in Ayodhya after waiting for five centuries.
In Uttar Pradesh, Ram Navami is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the state. There is special joy in Ramnagari Ayodhya. On this occasion, at 12.16 pm today, the Sun Tilak lit up on the forehead of the statue of Lord Ramlala seated in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya. This is the first Ram Navami in Ayodhya after the consecration of Shri Ramlala. Followers of Sanatan Dharma from all over the world today witnessed the historic, amazing and unique scene of Surya Tilak created by the rays of Lord Diwakar on the forehead of Ramlala as soon as he appeared in the newly constructed divine and grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, which was done by the eminent scientists of the country after four years of practice. And research. Amidst the chanting of Shri Ram Sankirtan and Veda mantras, the devotees became emotional and started cheering after seeing their beloved incarnate on earth. 56 types of offerings were made to Lord Ramlala and prasad distributed among the 7000 sevaks and devotees present on the premises including security forces and construction personnel. In Jammu and Kashmir, the nine-day long deeply revered Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board during Chaitra Navratra for the universal peace and prosperity concluded on a grand note with “Purna Ahuthi” on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami today. Our correspondent reports that three lakh pilgrims made their journey to the revered Shrine during the auspicious Chaitra Navratri. In Maharashtra, Ram Navami has been celebrated with devotion and traditional fervour. In Nashik’s Kalaram Temple, Maha Arti was performed in the morning. Gora Ram and other temples also celebrated the Ram Navami festival with full devotion. A large number of devotees gathered to take blessings and Prasad in these temples. In Shirdi’s Saibaba temple, various rituals were performed. Today mandir will be open for devotees for the whole night. The Chaitra festival at Nashik’s Saptashrungi temple began from today. This festival will continue till Hanuman Jayanti. The state transport department has arranged additional buses for the convenience of devotees. In other places also various functions were organised in ram Navami. Ram Navami festival has been celebrated today in different parts of West Bengal amid tight security. On the occasion, pujas and processions have been organized by various religious organizations. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her X handle today wished the people of the state on Ramnavami. At the same time, she appealed to maintain peace and order everywhere. The state government has declared the day as a holiday. Governor CV Anand Bose performed puja at the Ram Mandir at Dahi Ghat, Central Kolkata on the occasion of Ram Navami. He also wished everyone on Ramnavami. BJP state President Sukanta Majumder participated in Ramnavami pujas and processions at various places in South Dinajpur today. On the other hand, Leader of Opposition Subhendu Adhikari attended the Ram Navami festival at Newtown and offered puja and later took part in a procession. Apart from this, BJP candidates also participated in the Ramnavami festival and held processions in different parts of the state since yesterday.