'Ram Navami an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to cause of social harmony', Sikkim Governor, CM extend greetings

IANS April 6, 2025 163 views

Ram Navami brought spiritual reflection to Sikkim as Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended heartfelt greetings to citizens. Both leaders emphasized Lord Rama's timeless values of righteousness, duty, and compassion as pathways to social unity. Devotees thronged temples early in the morning, celebrating the sacred day with deep religious sentiment. The festival represents an opportunity for personal and collective renewal, promoting harmony and inner peace.

"Ram Navami offers an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the cause of social harmony" - Om Prakash Mathur, Sikkim Governor
Gangtok, April 6: Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended their greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Key Points

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Ram Navami celebrates Lord Rama's birth and virtuous ideals

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Sikkim leaders pray for peace and unity

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Festival marks end of Chaitra Navratri

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Devotees seek blessings in temples

Devotees thronged temples from early morning to pray and seek blessings. The day also marks the last of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.

Chief Minister Tamang prayed for peace and a more harmonious future. He wrote on his X post, "I extend my warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. This sacred day marks the birth of Lord Rama, a symbol of virtue, duty, and righteousness. His life, as a devoted son, a loyal brother, a compassionate husband, and an ideal king, offers timeless lessons in integrity and leadership."

"May Lord Rama bless us all with health, prosperity, and inner peace. Let us continue to be inspired by his values and strive to uphold truth and righteousness in our daily lives for a brighter and more harmonious future," he added.

Greetings from the Governor of Sikkim on the occasion of Ram Navami conveyed his heartiest wishes and warm greetings to the people of the state.

In his message, the Governor said, "Ram Navami, the sacred birth anniversary of Lord Ram, is devoutly celebrated across our country with deep religious sentiment and fervour. Lord Ram, revered as Maryada Purushottam, is worshipped as the epitome of virtue, a symbol of truth, and the embodiment of righteousness, morality, and the destroyer of evil. His ideals, philosophy, and teachings continue to inspire us to dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity, upholding the values of sacrifice, compassion, and duty."

"Ram Navami offers an opportunity for all to renew our spiritual, moral, and ethical values and to rededicate ourselves to the cause of social harmony, goodwill, unity, peace, and progress. May Prabhu Shri Ram shower his divine blessings on all of us, and may the sacred festival of Ram Navami bring joy, prosperity, and happiness to every home. Jai Shree Ram!" he further stated.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Beautiful message from our leaders! 🙏 Ram Navami always brings such positive energy to our community. Loved seeing everyone come together at the temple this morning. Jai Shri Ram!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the sentiments, I wish the messages had included more concrete examples of how we can promote social harmony beyond just the festival. The ideals are great but need practical application.
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Anjali M.
The temple decorations were so beautiful today! My kids loved learning about Lord Rama's teachings through the special storytelling session. More events like this please!
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Samir P.
As someone from a different faith, I really appreciate how inclusive these messages are. The emphasis on social harmony is what makes Sikkim special. Happy Ram Navami to all celebrating!
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Meena T.
The CM's post about Lord Rama's qualities as a leader really resonated with me. In today's world, we need more leaders who embody these virtues. The festival was celebrated with such devotion this year!

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