President greets people on Ram Navami

President Pranab Mukherjee wished people on the occasion of Ram Navami today, calling them to re-dedicate themselves to the progress and prosperity of the country.

In a series of tweets, the President said Lord Rama was an embodiment of great virtues and the highest values.

"May his example guide us on the path of noble deeds

and the celebrations of this joyous festival bring our people together and lead to a unity of hearts and mind," he said.

"Warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow countrymen in India and abroad on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami...Let us on this day re-dedicate ourselves to the progress and prosperity of our motherland," he said.