Ram Navami

Ram-associated with Lord Rama

Navami-falls on The ninth day of Chaitra month usually in March or April.

Mythological importanceHindu festivalBirth of the god Rama to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya. Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu

When is it celebrated? Celebrations begin on

(ends on the 9th day)

Gudi Padwa(Ist day of the Chaitra month)

This Year-on 15th April

How Ram Navami is Celebrated? Puja, vrata (fast) and feasting. Reading Ramayana. Bhajans, songs and dances New clothes

Panakam

Kosambri

In south India, this auspicious day is also considered as the marriage day of Rama and Sita.

Decorate houses with colours. Adorn the entrance doors with mango leaves, which signify

prosperity. Rathayatras. Dip in the sacred river Sarayu.

Special dishes

Important Celebrations at Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)

Sita Samahit Sthal (Sitamarhi) (Bihar)

Bhadrachalam (Telangana)

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu)

An Excerpt from TULSIDAS GOSWAMI’S Magnum Opus

About Lord Ram 3 avatars of Lord Vishnu in Treta Yuga –

‘Rama’ means living on ideal principles. Known as Maryada Purushottama Greatest emperors- never returned anyone empty-handed. Goddess Sita- consort of Lord Rama Lord Shiva stated in Mahabharata,

Uttering the name of Ram three times = names of thousand gods. Ruled Ayodhya kingdom - eleven thousand years. Established-Asatya par satya ki jeet by Killing demon Ravana. Ramayan –Epic story written by Maharshi Valmiki.

Vamana Parashurama Rama

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