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Why Is RamNavami Celebrated And Its Significance. All You Need To Know.

 Ramachandra is a major deity of Hinduism. He is the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, one of his most popular incarnations along with Krishna, Parshurama, and Gautama Buddha.

 Ram Navami is a Hindu Spring festival that falls on the ninth day of month Chaitra according to the Hindu calendar.

Why is Ram Navami celebrated?

Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. It is considered as one of the five major Hindu festivals. According to mythology, Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of god Vishnu. On this day, devotees and followers of Lord Rama recite verses from the holy scriptures like Shrimad Bhagavatam and Ramayana.
Lord Rama was born in the Treta Yug to King Dashratha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya. People believe that worshipping him on this day helps in removing bad powers and influences from the Earth. It also marks the entrance of divine power in a person’s life.

Significance of Ram Navami

The significance of Ram Navami is that it represents that victory of goodness over evil. It also signifies the establishment of Dharma to beat the Adharma. Devotees begin Ram Navami by offering water to Surya Devta (Lord Sun) to get his blessings. According to mythology, Lord Sun is an ancestor of Lord Rama.

Ram Navami Rituals

On this auspicious day, followers of Lord Rama keep a day-long fast. The fast begins in the morning and extends till the sunrise of the following day. Devotees also worship God by listening or reciting the epic Ramayana. The festival is also celebrated by performing the ceremonial wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.

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