The 9-day long festival of Chaitra-Navratri culminates today with the celebration of Ram Navami, temples across the world all decked up in flowers to mark the birth of Lord Rama.
On the occasion President Pranab Mukherjee greeted the nation and extended his good wishes to the citizens.
In his message the President said “On the joyous occasion of Ram Navami, may the example of Rama as Maryada Purushottam inspire us to achieve nobility in thought, word and deed.
Vice President Hamid Ansari also greeted the citizens on the occasion of Ram Navmi.
In his message, Ansari said “May the life and message of Lord Rama inspire us to uphold the highest moral, ethical and humane values and let us commit ourselves to building a peaceful, harmonious and secular society.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his greetings on the occasion.