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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri attended the Ram Leela event in the national capital.
The union minister extended greetings on the occasion of Navratri and termed Ram Leela as an integral part of India's culture adding that he'll be visiting Ayodha in January. Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Puri on Wednesday said, "We have ancient civilization and culture. I will go to Ayodhya with all of you in January, and we will take our yatra forward." With excitement in the air, the nine-day Sharad Navratri celebrations started on October 15 and numerous customs are observed around the country during this period. The 9-day-long festival of Shardiya Navratri is intended for worshipping Maa Durga and her nine avatars, known as Navdurga. Navratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. Hindus observe a total of four Navratris throughout the year. From Ashwin Shukla Paksha's Navami until the Pratipada, Shardiya Navratri is observed. While it is celebrated with great fanfare across the nation, distinct traditions are more commonly practised in different states. In India, Navratri is celebrated in a wide range of ways. Ram Leela, a celebration in which scenes from the Ramayana are performed and is organised in various parts of the country. The burning of King Ravana's effigies marks the story's conclusion on Vijayadashami. (ANI)
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