Ram Nawami
NepaliAlso known as: Rama Navami
Ram Nawami
About Ram Nawami
Ram Nawami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in Chaitra (March-April).
Temples of Lord Rama are decorated with flowers and garlands, and special pujas are performed. Devotees recite the Ramayana.
The festival celebrates Lord Rama's virtues of dharma, duty, and righteousness.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Rama worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Recite the Ramayana and offer prayers to Lord Rama.
- Visit temples for special Ram Nawami pujas.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Rama puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Rama altar with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers and recite verses from the Ramayana.
- Perform aarti with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the hero of the Ramayana, and the embodiment of dharma.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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