Rama Navami
March 26 - THURSDAY
Observance: Gazetted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The birthday of Lord Rama celebrated with devotional readings, processions, and temple worship."
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana epic.
Traditions:
- Reading and reciting passages from the Ramayana epic
- Organizing processions with Rama's idol in decorated chariots
- Fasting and visiting temples to seek Lord Rama's blessings
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Fun Fact:
Many devotees complete reading the entire Ramayana during the nine days leading to Rama Navami.