A priest performing ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’ on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami at the Sri Sitaramachandra Swamy Temple at Ambikabagh in Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo credit: KR DEEPAK
Leaders from various political parties on Friday greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami and highlighted the timeless ideals of dharma, justice and ideal governance embodied by Lord Rama.
In his greetings, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu described Lord Rama as the embodiment of dharma, an ideal ruler and a symbol of righteous governance. “Sri Rama Navami marks the birth as well as the celestial wedding of Lord Rama,” he said, urging people to fulfill their duties and strive to create ‘Rama Rajya’ – a just and welfare-oriented society. “May the divine blessings of Lord Rama guide every individual to a virtuous and exemplary life,” he said.
Referring to the saying “Ramo Vigrahavan Dharmah”, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said that Lord Rama was the very personification of dharma. “Sri Rama Chandra represents morality, justice and the ideal life,” he said, adding that the tradition of celebrating Sri Rama Navami through recitations and the celestial wedding of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama reflects the deep cultural roots of these values in Indian society.
HRD Minister Nara Lokesh described Lord Rama as the ultimate symbol of dharma and said that ‘Rama Rajya’ remained an eternal model of good governance. He expressed the hope that the divine blessings of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama would bring peace and prosperity to all.
Recalling Lord Rama’s unwavering commitment to truth and sacrifice, YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy noted how he gave up his kingdom and endured exile to keep his word. “Lord Rama’s steadfast adherence to dharma despite hardships makes him an eternal inspiration,” he said.
BJP state president PVN Madhav expressed the hope that with the blessings of Lord Rama, unity and prosperity would flourish across the state. He urged people to imbibe Lord Rama’s virtues of truthfulness, duty and justice in their daily lives.
Published – 27 March 2026 19:33 IST
