Ramnavami is observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of legendary Ram , held to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Mahaviri Jhanda ( flag with image of Hanuman ) are taken out on this eve in huge processions with great enthusiasm.
It is observed every year on the ninth day of Shukla Paksh (bright nights) in the month of Chaitra (April). However, Vaishnavs begin the festival as early as the first day of Shukla Paksh and conclude on the ninth day This is also observed by Shaktas, believers in the Adishakti Bhawani,goddess Kali.
It is an interesting fact that Ram Navami is preceded in the night by Vasanti Navaratra which is generally observed by Shaktas, and on the day following, on which day , at noon, Ram was born, Ram Navami is observed. The birthday of Ram is celebrated in all important temples of Ram and Sita and in the Vaishnav temples. On the ninth day of the Shukla Pakshkhira) puts it in a cradle and announces the birth of god. On this occasion congregations are regaled with stories of the exploits of the great hero Ram who conquered Lanka (Ceylon) and killed the demon king Ravan. At places, religious dramas and dances depicting episodes from Ram's life, known as Ram-Lila are organized.
On the birthday of Ram many religious minded people observe fast, while others take only fruits and milk.
It is observed every year on the ninth day of Shukla Paksh (bright nights) in the month of Chaitra (April). However, Vaishnavs begin the festival as early as the first day of Shukla Paksh and conclude on the ninth day This is also observed by Shaktas, believers in the Adishakti Bhawani,goddess Kali.
It is an interesting fact that Ram Navami is preceded in the night by Vasanti Navaratra which is generally observed by Shaktas, and on the day following, on which day , at noon, Ram was born, Ram Navami is observed. The birthday of Ram is celebrated in all important temples of Ram and Sita and in the Vaishnav temples. On the ninth day of the Shukla Pakshkhira) puts it in a cradle and announces the birth of god. On this occasion congregations are regaled with stories of the exploits of the great hero Ram who conquered Lanka (Ceylon) and killed the demon king Ravan. At places, religious dramas and dances depicting episodes from Ram's life, known as Ram-Lila are organized.
On the birthday of Ram many religious minded people observe fast, while others take only fruits and milk.
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