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Holy
dip marks Ram Navami celebrations Ayodhya:
Devotees visited temples and took holy dip on Friday on the occasion of 'Ram Navami'.
In Ayodhya, thousands of devotees started visiting temples since early hours to
pay their respects. Devotees also thronged the banks of river Saryu to take a
dip on the auspicious occasion. "We are feeling very good after coming here,"
said Rajendra Das, a devotee. Meanwhile, security has also been tightened to ensure
peace. Security personnel were deployed at all temples and checkposts erected
at different entry points in the town. The festival falls on the ninth day of
the moonlit fortnight in the months of March-April. Most people considered it
auspicious to observe a strict fast on the day. Ram Navami marks the birth of
Lord Ram, who according to legend rid the world of demon Ravana - the symbol of
evil. Ram Navami is also one of the most important Hindu festival and Rama is
one of the most popular figures.
New Delhi: Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord
Ram, is being celebrated today with religious zeal and gaiety across the country.
President Pratibha Singh Patil, Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister
Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the nationals on the occasion. In her message,
President Patil said: "May the celebrations of this joyous festival bring all
our people together and inspire us to follow the highest moral and ethical values
of Lord Ram and rededicate ourselves to build a glorious nation." Vice President
Ansari said the life and teachings of Lord Rama is a beacon of light to mankind
with his message that the good and the righteous shall always emerge victorious.
Prime Minister Dr. Singh said that Lord Ram is the embodiment of righteousness
and high moral values. His philosophy and teachings inspire all of us to rededicate
ourselves to cause of the underprivileged with service and sacrifice. "May the
festival usher in happiness, prosperity and well being of all," Dr. Singh said.
Ram Navami 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 Hindu
festival. To celebrate Ramnanmi, a large number of devotees have reached Lord
Ram's birthplace 'Ayodhya' situated in UP. Elaborate security arrangements have
been made in the city.
-Apr 3, 2009
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