Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Ram Navami greetings, wishing the nation strength and prosperity. Devotees gathered in large numbers at Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and took a holy dip in the Saryu River. Temples in Delhi, including Jhandewalan are also witnessing a heavy footfall.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on Sunday on the occasion of Ram Navami. In a post on social media platform X (previously Twitter) in Hindi, he said, “Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Ram Navami. May this holy and sacred occasion of Lord Shri Ram’s birth festival bring new consciousness and fresh enthusiasm into all your lives, continuously providing new energy to the resolve of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. Jai Shri Ram!”
Ram Navami, which marks the birth of Lord Ram and the culmination of Chaitra Navaratri, is being celebrated across the country with devotion and fervour. In Ayodhya, a large number of devotees gathered at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple to offer prayers. Many took a holy dip in the Saryu River before visiting the temple, which was adorned with vibrant flowers and illuminated with lights.
“I am feeling very good after coming here. The arrangements are very good,” said a devotee at the temple. Another visitor, who travelled from Varanasi, said they came specifically to offer prayers at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi on the occasion.
Additional SP Madhuban Singh said security had been stepped up in view of the large turnout. “Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers… Proper parking arrangements have also been made,” he said.
In Delhi, major temples like Jhandewalan and Chhatarpur’s Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir saw steady footfall throughout the day. Morning aarti was held, and temples were decked up with decorations and lights. “…I offered prayers at the Jhandewalan temple for the first time and I am feeling very good and peaceful,” a devotee said.
Another devotee said, “I offered prayers at the Jhandewalan temple for the first time and I am feeling very good and peaceful.”
(With inputs from agency)
