Among the major festivals which
Hindus celebrate, Ram Navami is a significant one as it marks the birth
anniversary of Lord Rama.
On the ninth day of the bright
half of the Hindu lunisolar Chaitra month, millions of Hindu devotees observe
the festival.
The 'navami tithi' falls on
during the Shukla Paksha phase, which corresponds to March or April on the
Gregorian calendar. This year it will be celebrated on 17 April.
Apart from observing fasts,
singing special prayers, performing puja and reciting/reading Ramayana, it is
expected that many devotees may visit the newly inaugurated Ram temple in
Ayodhya.
Lord Rama is
considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu as per Hindu mythology. Born
to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya of Ayodhya, Rama was their eldest son.
Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of truth, duty, righteousness and
compassion. Having all the traits of an ideal person, he was also known to be
Maryada Purushottama. The festival celebrates the life and times of Lord Rama
and the victory of good over evil.
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