Goa celebrates Ram Navami, devotees gather for special prayers in temples
Panaji (PTI): Devotees thronged temples across Goa on Thursday to celebrate Ram Navami, marking the birth of Lord Ram with special prayers, bhajans and festive rituals.
Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju extended greetings to the people, appealing to them to work together in promoting peace, harmony, and prosperity in society.
Hundreds of devotees gathered from early morning at the Shree Ramnath Temple in Ponda taluka, South Goa, which was decorated with colourful flowers and lights.
People attended the special puja conducted by priests and participated in traditional rituals.
At Shri Ram Devasthan Temple at Colvale in North Goa, devotees took part in the recitation of Ramayana, bhajan sessions and distribution of prasad.
Special prayers were also held at Shree Damodar Temple, located at Comba locality in Margao, South Goa.
The Goa governor in his message to the people said, "This sacred festival marks the birth of Lord Shri Ram, who symbolises righteousness, virtue, compassion, and ideal leadership. Lord Rama is also revered as 'Maryada Purushottam'."
The life of Lord Ram continues to inspire people to embody the values of truth, justice, humility, and devotion in their daily lives, he noted.
"On this joyous occasion, let us reaffirm our commitment to the principles of dharma and work together to promote peace, harmony, and prosperity in our society. May this festival bring happiness, good health, and well-being to all, and guide us on the path of righteousness," he added.
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18 injured in amusement ride mishap at Jatra Mahotsava in Gadag
Gadag: At least 18 people were injured, four of them critically, after an amusement ride malfunctioned during the Jatra Mahotsava held at the premises of Tontadarya Mutt on Sunday night.
According to Deccan Herald, the incident occurred around 9 pm when the ‘Dancing Play’ ride (also known as Break Dance or Crazy Dance) reportedly developed a mechanical fault, causing three chairs to tilt dangerously while in motion.
The people inside these chairs were injured and rushed to Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences and Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute (KMC-RI) Hubballi.
Police said that among the injured, two are from Koppal district, one from Tumakuru, and the remaining are from Gadag district. The identities of some victims are yet to be confirmed.
The four victims, who are in critical condition, are severely injured in the head and have been shifted to KMC-RI, officials said.
Meanwhile, members of the Hindu Veerashaiva Lingayat Yuva Vedike staged a protest, demanding strict action against the contractor responsible for organizing the amusement rides, as well as the Jatra Mahotsava committee.
