Ram Navami 2022: Date, Celebrations, History, and Significance

Who is Lord Rama?

Lord Rama, the eldest son of the king of Ayodhya, Dasharatha is worshipped as the most important deity during Rama Navami. He is one of the most revered Gods amongst the Hindus. The words Ra and Ma both have the spirits of Panchakshari Mantra, i.e. Om Namah Shivaya along with Narayana Maha Mantra, i.e. Om Namo Narayana.

Moreover, Hindu religion followers believe that Lord Rama is the seventh personification of Lord Vishnu. He was born in the Treta Yuga among the four different cyclic Yugas described in Hinduism. You must have seen Lord Rama’s image with arrows and a bow on his back.

When is Ram Navami?

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival that signifies the celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, an important part of the Vaishnavite tradition in Hinduism. This auspicious festival takes place in the springtime and is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra. According to the Hindu calendar, this happens to be the first month or the beginning of New Year. Rama Navami always comes in March or April every year according to the Gregorian calendar.

Rama Navami 2022 date will fall on April 10, 2022, which is Sunday. Rama Navami puja muhurta will be at 11.10 to 13.32 for 2 hours 22 minutes.

How do you celebrate Ram Navami?

On the blessed occasion of Rama Navami, devotees recite from the books of Ramayana or Ramacharitmanas by Tulsidas. Renditions of kirtans and bhajans fill the environment with mesmerizing chants of puja and aarti. The substance of all the bhajans are about the honor and glory of Lord Rama firstly, then about his wife Sita, his beloved brother Lakshman, and his most honest devotee Hanuman.

Why is Ram Navami celebrated?

Ram Navami is celebrated for various positive reasons. It is a celebration depicting the victory of good over evil and strengthens the devotion of people towards Lord Rama. It glorifies the power of trust and belief. The victory of Lord Rama over monstrous Ravana signifies the fact that any evil in the world will get defeated and always overcome by good. Negativity will be predominated by positivity!

Rituals of Ram Navami

Before the celebration begins, devotees do a continuous recital of the Holy book as the Chaitra month begins. In the temple, the main portion of the story is recited on the day of Rama Navami. The historical books of Ramayana or Ramacharitmanas are always read along with holy bhajans and kirtans. These consist of magnificence and praise of Lord Rama with Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman. The latter was a true devotee of Lord Rama and is known for his immense courage and his love for Lord Rama.

Houses are properly cleaned; they are often painted anew on this occasion. The family shrine of statues of Lord Rama is decorated with flowers. Fruits are kept in front of the shrine as a sign of respect. Devotees take an early bath and recite prayers on this auspicious day. They often fast on the occasion or follow a restricted diet avoiding non-veg, onion and garlic.

Ram Navami celebrations

Many people visit Ayodhya on Rama Navami to take a holy dip in River Saryu as this was the birthplace of Lord Rama and holds a very significant place among Hindus. A two-day celebration takes place in Ayodhya where Rath Yatra is observed by thousands of devotees. These Yatras are kind of sacred processions where actors move in chariots or rath dressed like Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman. This procession is the most awaited part of Rama Navami.

Ram Navami puja vidhi

Ram Navami puja samagri comprises turmeric, sandalwood stick, water Kalash, kumkum, akshat (uncooked rice), flowers, tulsi leaves, Diya, and much more. Ram Navami puja vidhi starts with an offering of salutations to Lord Ganesha, followed by Dhyanam.

The idol or photo frame of Lord Rama is placed on top of a chowki and water is offered on his feet. Several samagri are offered to the deity with the lighting of incense sticks and diyas. After successful offerings of samagri, Chanting begins followed by Arti.

Significance of Ram Navami

The significance of Rama Navami lies in the ultimate fact that good will always prevail over evil and dharma will always triumph over adharma.

Celebrations

Grand celebrations are observed in the two most important places in India-Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh and Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. In Southern India, people observe a nine-day celebration consisting of numerous rituals and ceremonies. The blessed occasion is celebrated on the same day when Lord Rama married Sita, making the day more jubilant and significant.

In Uttar Pradesh, a replay of the wedding of Lord Rama and Sita is enacted in temples. Bhajans and kirtans at the Ram Navami puja time are an inseparable part of the celebration praising their Lord.

FAQs - Write short Answers

1. Do we fast on Ram Navami?

Devotees prefer to fast on the eight Prahar. This means they will fast from one sunrise to the next. Known as Rama Navami Vrat, the fasting can be done in three ways-casual or Naimittik (it can be observed without any cause), continual or Nitya (it can be observed without any wish for your entire life), and desirable or Kamya (it is observed to accomplish a wish).

2. When was Lord Rama born?

Lord Rama was born on Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha which falls in Chaitra month of Hindu calendar. His birthday is celebrated as Ram Navami every year.

Conclusion

Lord Rama has always been a true inspiration and hero of His followers. Not just in India, Rama Navami is celebrated across the world with a lot of show and pomp by the Hindus. Devotees whole-heartedly fast and pray during the occasion. The Ekohumm family wishes you a very happy Ram Navami!

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