Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day of Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in late March or early April.

The festival is observed by performing puja (worship) of Lord Rama and reading the Ramayana, a Hindu epic that tells the story of Lord Rama's life and adventures. The festival is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in many parts of India, particularly in North India and South India. It is considered an auspicious day to begin new ventures and seek blessings from Lord Rama for success and prosperity.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya on the ninth day of Chaitra Navami. Lord Rama is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took the human form to vanquish the evil demon king Ravana and establish dharma.

The story of Lord Rama's life is depicted in the epic Ramayana, which tells the tale of his exile, his wife Sita's kidnapping by Ravana, and his eventual victory over the demon king with the help of his faithful allies, Hanuman and his brother Lakshmana.

Ram Navami is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion all over India. People visit temples and offer prayers, perform puja rituals, and organize cultural events to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama. The festival also marks the beginning of the spring season and is seen as a time of new beginnings and renewal.

Puja Rituals:
On the occasion of Ram Navami, various puja rituals are performed to seek the blessings of Lord Rama. Some of the common puja rituals include:

Ram Navami Puja: A special puja is performed in honor of Lord Rama, where devotees worship his idol or picture by offering flowers, incense sticks, and sweets.
Akhand Ramayana Paath: The continuous recitation of the Ramayana is performed by devotees for 24 hours, starting on the day of Ram Navami.

Kalyanotsavam: It is a grand celebration that involves a marriage ceremony of Lord Rama and Sita. The idols of the deities are dressed in traditional attire and adorned with jewellery.

Maha Abhishekam: This is a sacred bath ritual where the idol of Lord Rama is bathed with panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee) and other holy ingredients like sandalwood paste, holy water, and flowers.

Ram Navami Fasting: Devotees observe a fast on this day to seek the blessings of Lord Rama. Some devotees consume only fruits, while others follow a complete fast throughout the day.

These puja rituals vary from region to region and depend on the customs and traditions followed by the devotees.

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