Chennai, Jan 27 Governor Ravi Friday said that Lord Ram has deep connection with Tamil Nadu. On 75th Republic Day, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi spoke about various aspects including the recently inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and Lord Ram’s connection to the south state.Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker Appavu were present on the occasion.
Speaking about Lord Ram, Governor Ravi said, “Sri Ram has been our national icon and inspiration. He is the common thread that unites Bharat and lives in the hearts of every Bhartiya.
He is an inspiration and his rule Rajya is an ultimate example of good governance, the ideals of which are enshrined in our Constitution.
“His story has inspired and enriched Tamil literature since the Sangam period, constitutes the soul of Carnatic music, and has enriched our classical dance. It is in Tamil Nadu that the most ardent among the devotees of Sri Ram and great poet Kambar wrote in Tamil, the ‘Ramavataram’-long before the story of Sri Rama was told in other Bharatiya languages after the first one in Sanskrit.”
The Governor also spoke about the welfare projects initiated by the Centre and paid tribute to the martyrs, freedom fighters, and members of the armed forces who take care of India’s security and freedom.