3 Apr :Ramnavami, the birthday of Lord Sri Ram is being celebrated on Friday with religious fervor and gaiety throughout the country.The President, the Vice President and the Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion.
The President Smt Pratibha Devisingh Patil in her message said, "On the auspicious occasion of Ramnavami, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens. 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.”
The Vice-President of India M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people of the country on this auspicious occasion.In his message, the Vice President said that the life and teachings of Lord Rama are a beacon of light to mankind with his message that the good and the righteous shall always emerge victorious.
He called upon the people to resolve to strive towards realizing the enlightened teachings of Lord Rama to usher in peace and harmony in our society.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.In a message, the Prime Minister 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, he added.