Rama Navami:

The auspicious day of Rama Navami is celebrated in March, on the occasion of the birth of Lord Rama, the king of Ayodhya, a hero-figure of the Puranas, who became famous for being the savior and protector of his devoted followers from the ill effects of the notorious demon, Ravana.

Lord Rama is considered to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and it is widely believed that he was born to rescue ‘Dharma’ from the ominous grasp of ‘Adharma’.

Special prayers and yajnas are organized at various sacred places and temples to show gratitude and also mark the time of his birth, in the afternoon. The festival of Rama Navami lasts for nine days, also known as ‘Navaratras’ or ‘Rama Navaratras’.