Images or statues of baby Rama are placed in cradles and rocked by devotees. They participate in non-stop reading of the 24,000-verse epic Ramayana, at home or in a temple. Sometimes the festival is observed for nine days before or after navami.ĭevotees fast or eat only fruit or special food offerings prepared for the day. Rama was born on navami, the ninth day of the waxing moon, in the Indian month of Chaitra (late March or early April). Rama Navami is the celebration of His birthday, when Hindus honor and remember Him with devotional singing, dramatic performance and non-stop recitation of His remarkable life story, the Ramayana. He fought battles, became king, married a Goddess, traveled far and befriended exotic beings who were steadfast in their loyalty and courage. Download the full-color, newspaper-page-size PDF of this special festival feature from our Festival Pager DownloadsĪn incarnation of God, an ideal man, dutiful son and just king: these are just a few ways to describe Lord Rama, an exemplar of honor, reverence, self-control and duty.
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