Pan-India · March–April

Ram Navami

Celebrating the Birth of Lord Rama

Tags: Ram Navami · Lord Rama · Ayodhya · Hindu Festivals · Ramayana · Indian Festivals

**Ram Navami** commemorates the birth of Lord Rama.

The festival carries particular importance in places associated with the Ramayana tradition, especially **Ayodhya**.

How Ram Navami Is Observed

Temple worship, recitations of the Ramayana, devotional singing (bhajans) and processions may form part of celebrations.

Homes prepare special vegetarian meals. Some devotees observe fasts.

Ayodhya — traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Lord Rama — becomes the epicenter of Ram Navami celebrations.

The construction of the Ram Mandir has made Ayodhya an even more significant pilgrimage destination.