President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday termed key milestones associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple as "golden moments" in the country's history, while asserting that bowing before Lord Ram and paying homage to Mother India are synonymous. Bowing before Lord Shri Ram and paying homage to Mother India are the same." Recalling references from scriptures, she said, "Lord Shri Ram himself described this place of his birth as superior to heaven. In Ramcharitmanas, Lord Shri Ram tells Sita ji that although everyone has described Vaikunth, I find Avadhpuri dearer to me." On Ram Navami, at the end of Navratri, we all celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram.

Source: The Telegraph March 20, 2026 00:31 UTC