Ramayana, as we all know, is one of the greatest Sanskrit epics of Hindu mythology. Lord Ram himself is believed to be the supreme Hindu god and has a very special place in the hearts of people across the world
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Ram Navami, is looked upon as an important Hindu Festival, and a celebration to honor the birth of Lord Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu.
1. When is Ram Navami celebrated?
This spring Hindu festival is celebrated on the 9th day of Shukla Paksha or the bright phase of the lunar fortnight. And, in 2023 , it’ll be celebrated on the 30 of march, Thursday.
2. Why is this auspicious day believed to be so significant?
Whenever there is a need for the protection of the devotees, the Lord appears!
The three queens to King Dashratha, Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi were unable to bear an heir to the kingdom of Ayodhya for a long period of time. The sacred ritual called Putra Kamesti Yagna was thus performed by the queens, as suggested by the great Sage Vashishth. The ceremony saw King Dashratha distribute payasam (a preparation of milk and rice) to his three wives. And, then on the ninth day of the Hindu month, Chitra, queen Kaushalya gave birth to Lord Ram, and the other queens gave birth to Lakshmana and Bharat.
3.How can you honor Sri Ram on this auspicious day with your loved ones?
- You can bathe and dress up miniature idols of Lord Rama and place them in a cradle to mark his birth
- You can light a lamp in front of the idol
- Cook payasam and offer it to God
- You can also celebrate this day by providing food to the needy.
- If you want to delve deep into this ritual, you can even invite nine girls at home, shower them with respect and offer them prashad in the form of halwa and puri. This is popularly known as the Kanya Puja ritual, where girls are believed to be the manifestation of Indian Goddesses
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