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Rama Navami
The birthday of Lord Rama — the embodiment of righteousness and dharma.
📅 March 28🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, on the ninth day of Chaitra. Rama is revered as the ideal king, husband, and warrior — the very embodiment of dharmic living.
✦ How It Is Observed
Temple puja, recitation of the Ramayana, processions with decorated images of Rama, fasting, distribution of prasad, dramatic performances of Ram Lila.
✦ Sacred Text
“Rama is the embodiment of righteousness, the refuge of all who seek shelter, the Lord of all created beings, the one devoted to truth, the fulfiller of all desires.”
— Ramayana, Valmiki ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.