India celebrates Ram Navami with festive fervor

Mar 25, 2018, 01.03 PM IST

Birthday of Lord Rama

The Holy festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated across the country today. It is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama and falls on the ninth day of Navratri.

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End of nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations

Devotees across India thronged temples to celebrate the festival of Ram Navami. This day marks the end of nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations, which is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra that falls on the cusp of spring and summer. 
In pic: A vendor selling idols of Lord Sri Rama, Laxmana, Sita and Hanuman

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Chant holy mantras

The devotees offers prayers, some even observe fast as well and chant holy mantras. They also recite Ramayana.

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Kingdom of Ayodhya

Lord Ram was the son of king Dasaratha and his wife Kaushalya, and is believed to have ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya that lies in present day Uttar Pradesh..

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Colourful processions

The devotees organise rallies and colourful processions to celebrate Ram Navami in various parts of the country. 
.In pic: Devotees dressed as the Hindu deities Lord Krishna (R), Shiva (C) and goddess Kali (L) pose before taking part in a procession to mark the Ram Navami Festival in Amritsar

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Holy bath

Devotees in large numbers took holy bath in River Ganga this morning and offered prayers in various temples including Maa Ashtbuji Temple in Varanasi. Elaborate security arrangements have also been made.