New Delhi: As India celebrates the festival of Ram Navami on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion and wished happiness, peace and prosperity for all.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Happy Ram Navami to the people of the country. May everyone get happiness, peace, and prosperity in life by the grace of Lord Shri Ram. Jai Shri Ram!"
PM Modi also informed that he will be addressing the 14th foundation day celebration of Umiya Mata Temple at Gathila, Junagadh in Gujarat at 1 pm via video conferencing today.
He had inaugurated the temple in 2008, during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. Based on suggestions given by PM Modi in 2008, the temple trust has expanded its scope into various social and health-related activities to undertake free cataract operations and Ayurvedic medicines for economically weaker patients. Umiya Maa is considered the clan-deity or 'kuldevi' of the Kadava Patidars.
Ram Navami is celebrated all over India every year on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri to mark the birth of Lord Rama. On this auspicious day, young girls are offered gifts and Prasad (sweet).
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also took to Twitter and greeted the nation on Ram Navami. He said, "Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the occasion of Ram Navami. The life of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram teaches us to walk on the path of truth and righteousness while being in line with our boundaries. May Lord Shri Ram shower his grace and blessings on everyone. Jai Shree Ram!"