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Kaul greets people on Ram Navmi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State General Secretary (Org), Ashok Kaul greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi.
Kaul said that this is the holy festival of Hindus is celebrated as the birthday of god Rama. “The festival falls on the ninth day of nine- day long ritual of Navratri.
“On this happy and auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Kaul said.
Kaul expressed hope that the virtuous life of Lord Rama helps in inspiring everyone to uphold his noble ideals and high moral values. “On this auspicious occasion, I pray for the peace and prosperity of state,” he said.
The celebrations of Ram Navami mainly consist of rituals that are performed differently from place to place. At homes, the day is mostly marked by religious hymns and puja.
However, in temples it is a grand affair that witnesses rounds of bhajans, special aarti, decorations and distribution of prasad (delicacies). Many devotees observe fast on the day, while others observe it over the entire 9-day period. The event is celebrated by offering a variety of delicacies to Lord Ram that are later distributed among the devotees.