"Lord Ram is our Dharma, culture and nature": Yoga Guru Ramdeve extends greetings on Ram Navami

Haridwar (Uttarkhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev on Sunday extended the greeting of Ram Navami and said that Lord Rama is our Dharma, culture and nature.
"Today is Ram Navami. Lord Ram is our Dharma, culture and nature. He is the summary of our Sanatana Dharma. He is the soul of our body...I extend my wishes to everyone on the occasion of Ram Navami and the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri," Yoga Guru Ramdev said.
Menwhile, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed puja with his family at the Chief Minister's residence.
CM Dhami conveyed his warm greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram.
In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the significance of Lord Ram's values, urging citizens to imbibe his ideals in their lives for the greater good of the state and nation.
"Heartiest greetings to all of you on this auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. This auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram gives us the message of truth, religion, compassion and duty. Come, on this auspicious day, let us take a pledge to build the state and the nation by imbibing the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in our lives. May this divine festival of Ram Navami bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to all of us. This is my prayer to Lord Shri Ram," CM Dhami said.
Navratri, which means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, known collectively as Navdurga.
Hindus observe four Navratris throughout the year, but only two- Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri--are widely celebrated, as they coincide with the changing of the seasons. In India, Navratri is celebrated in various forms and traditions.
The nine-day festival, also known as Ram Navratri, concludes on Ram Navami, which marks the birthday of Lord Ram. Throughout the festival, all nine days are devoted to honoring the nine incarnations of the goddess 'Shakti.'
The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India, with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her various forms.
Chaitra Navratri, or Vasant Navratri, is celebrated during the spring season in India. It is considered to be an important nine-day celebration for the Hindu community.
During Chaitra Navratri, people fast and worship Goddess Durga. They also performed Ghatasthapana, the invocation of goddess Shakti, which was a significant ritual followed during the period. Navratri also celebrates calmness and peacefulness in the form of Maha Gauri Mata. (ANI)