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Hindu
Festival
Ram
NavmiRam
Navmi or the birthday of Lord Rama is observed on the ninth day of the
waxing moon of the month Chaitra (March-April). Ramnavami is celebrated to
rejoice the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. Lord Rama, is the seventh
incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami is a nine day festival which starts
from the beginning of the Hindu New Year.
Lord Rama was born to
King Dasharath and his wife Kaushalya as an answer to the prayers of the
people who were traumatized by Ravana, the King of Lanka. Lord Brahma whom
they asked for help, could not do much because Ravana could not be killed by
a God. Hence, Lord Brahma asked Vishnu to help. Lord Vishnu took the avtar
of Rama and successfully killed Ravana.
On Ram Navami, the temples
are decorated and the images of Lord Rama are adorned with flowers. The day
starts with chanting the Vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama’s
devotees fast for nine days. Some observe a strict fast only on this day.
The Ramayana is read or recited in the temples.
Fairs are
organized in various places. Lord Rama's birthday is celebrated with great
happiness and is believed to bring peace of mind and happiness to the
people. The biggest celebration takes place at the Partgal Math in Canacona
in south Goa where thousands of devotees gather to take part in the
festivities.
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