"Ram Navami will be celebrated grandly across West Bengal": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh

The BJP leader also urged law enforcement authorities to ensure the peaceful conduct of the festivities, emphasising that the Hindu community will observe the festival according to their traditions and should be able to celebrate without facing any obstacles.

Speaking about the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations, Ghosh said, "Ram Navami will be celebrated grandly across West Bengal. The police must ensure the peaceful conduct of celebrations. The Hindu community will celebrate the festival as per their traditions, there should be no problems in this."

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Ram Temple in the Nandigram area of the Paschim Medinipur district.

West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram Temple in Nandigram on the occasion of Ram Navami.

Security has been heightened in Howrah as a large number of devotees throng to temples on the occasion of Ram Navami.

In celebration of Ram Navami, a colorful and lively Shobha Yatra will take place in Hooghly today. Devotees from across the region will come together to honor Lord Rama.

The procession will feature traditional music, chanting, and a display of vibrant decorations as participants participate in the religious and cultural festivities.

The Shobha Yatra is expected to draw a large crowd, with residents and devotees joining the procession to pay tribute to Lord Rama on his birth anniversary.

The event is a significant part of Ram Navami celebrations in Hooghly and reflects the community's deep spiritual and cultural connection to the festival.

Devotees are excited to take part in the procession, which is set to be a highlight of today's Ram Navami celebrations in the region.

Navami, a day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, is considered an important and auspicious time for devotees to pray for strength, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri. She is considered to be the ninth incarnation of Goddess Durga. Siddhidatri is a Sanskrit word that means giver of meditative ability.

Chaitra Navratri, or Vasant Navratri, is celebrated during the spring season in India. It is considered to be an important nine-day celebration for the Hindu community.

During Chaitra Navratri, people fast and worship Goddess Durga. They also performed Ghatasthapana, the invocation of goddess Shakti, which was a significant ritual followed during the period. Navratri also celebrates calmness and peacefulness in the form of Maha Gauri Mata. (ANI)