India Celebrates Ram Navami with Devotion and Festive Spirit

Nationwide celebrations honor Lord Rama's birth, with rituals, prayers, and heightened security ensuring safe festivities.

Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Rama, is celebrated today across India, coinciding with the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.
Devotees throng temples like the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, adorned with vibrant decorations, after taking holy dips in the Saryu River.
Key rituals include Kanya Pujan, where young girls are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga, and offerings of traditional bhog like poori, halwa, and kala chana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings, emphasizing the festival's values of unity, righteousness, and spiritual renewal.
Security measures have been intensified nationwide to ensure the safety of devotees during large-scale celebrations.