Rama was the seventh incarnation of the Dashavatara of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, The life and activities of Rama are explained in detail by the great sage Valmiki in The Ramayana, the Sanskrit epic of 24,000 stanzas. The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya. Rama Navami also known as Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Ayodhya.
Celebrations of this auspicious day include, a continuous recital of The Ramayan that takes place for about a week prior to the celebration and on the day itself, the highlights of the story are read in the temple. During this time, devotees also fast and chant His holy names.
Celebrations of this auspicious day include, a continuous recital of The Ramayan that takes place for about a week prior to the celebration and on the day itself, the highlights of the story are read in the temple. During this time, devotees also fast and chant His holy names.