Ram Navami is celebrated to cherish the day when Hindu God Ram was born. This is usually celebrated on the ninth day of Hindu month of Chaitra. Lord Ram was born in Ayodha which is an ancient Indian city and was the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu..
Ram Navami is the day that marks the end of nine day long festival called Chaitra Navratri or Vasanta Navratri. On Ram Navami devotees of Shri Ram observe fast and visit temples and perform special prayers. Some people also take part in religious processions and go for special readings of Ramayana. Bhajans and Kirtans also take place where thousands of devotees sing in appreciation of Lord Ram.
Lord Ram symbolizes as the embodiment of truth and morality. Lord ram was known to be the ideal son, the ideal husband and above all, the ideal king. It is these qualities in him that are cherished on the day of Rama Navami. His bravery, character and righteous brhaviour are what people remember and celebrate on this auspicious day.
Amongst all the Hindu deities, Rama is the avatar of the protector Vishnu. He is the symbol for chivalry, values and virtue. Rama is literally known as the embodiment of truth. So many people have been inspired by the stories of the heroic deeds of Rama and his adventures that have been mentioned in the epic Ramayana. In South India, the day is also celebrated as the wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita.
A Ram devotee keeps a strict fast on this day as this fast is considered to be one of the five most important fasts in the ancient times. According to the ancient religious scriptures, every devotee observes the Ram Navami fast as it symbolizes inner happiness in this material world and aim to attainting salvation.
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