Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Rama, one of the most popularly revered deities in Hinduism, also known as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. He is often held as an emblem within Hinduism for being an ideal king and human through his righteousness, good conduct and virtue. The festival falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the lunar cycle of Chaitra (March–April), the first month in the Hindu calendar. It is also part of the Chaitra Navaratri festival in spring. Rama Navami is a holiday for government employees in India.
Rama worshipped with consort Sita and brother Lakshmana on Rama Navami
Murti of an infant Rama in a cradle at Chinawal village temple, Maharashtra
Bhadrachalam temple in Telangana is one of the major Rama Navami celebration sites.
Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
Rama holding arrows, early 19th century depiction
Balak Ram, the 5-year old form of Rama, is the principal deity of the Ram Mandir in Ram Janmabhoomi
Rama is portrayed in Hindu arts and texts as a compassionate person who cares for all living beings.
Rama, along with his younger brother Lakshmana and wife Sita, exiled to the forest.
