The government of India joins people in celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
The President Mrs Pratibha Devisingh Patil, and the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh have greeted the people of India on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. It marks the birth of Lord Rama.
In her message Mrs Patil considered the festival as an inspiration for everyone to serve humanity with dedication and devotion.
Mr Singh said that the festival is a celebration of Lord Ram’s belief and adherence to morality and righteousness amidst all difficulties. He said it is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to a life of commitment and compassion.
The Vice President of India Mr M. Hamid Ansari, too, joined in the greetings and wished that the life of Lord Rama inspires mankind to uphold the highest moral and ethical values in life.