Gujarat CM Celebrates Ram Navami Mahotsav in Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad, March 26 (NationPress) On Thursday, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel took part in the Ram Navami Mahotsav held at Nehru Park in Ahmedabad, where he offered his prayers and paid respects to Lord Shri Ram, celebrating this significant festival observed throughout Gujarat.
During the event, CM Patel also engaged in a devotional cultural programme and shared his best wishes with the attendees on the festive occasion of Ram Navami.
Present at the event were MLA Amit Thakkar, along with various office bearers and local leaders from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
In Surat, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi visited the Ambika Niketan Temple with his son, where he offered prayers and conveyed greetings to the citizens of the state.
Sanghavi expressed his heartfelt wishes on the festival, stating: “I extend my warmest greetings to all citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami. I prayed for the happiness and fulfillment of their dreams in every possible way.”
The celebrations included vibrant processions across various regions of Gujarat.
In Vadodara, a grand procession featuring Lord Shri Ramchandra Ji was conducted from Kumbharwada, a tradition that has been carried on for many years.
Meanwhile, in Morbi, a Ram Navami procession commenced from Maharana Pratap Circle and made its way through the main roads of the city, attracting numerous local participants.
In the Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, a massive procession that spanned about 15 to 16 kilometers featured approximately 80 to 85 floats and drew hundreds of devotees.
This procession saw vibrant participation from the transgender community, with chants and devotional activities enlivening the route.
Senior state ministers, including Jitu Vaghani, Rushikesh Patel, and Pradyuman Vaja, also shared their greetings on this auspicious occasion.
The Ram Navami celebrations throughout the state were characterized by visits to temples, cultural events, and public processions, with active involvement from citizens across numerous cities.
The local police ensured that security measures were in place in sensitive areas.