Ram
Navami was celebrated on Saturday, the 20th April, 2013 at Belur Math with simple puja and Ramnam Sankirtan was
performed on that day.
Below is the Ram Navami day decoration done at Belur Math.
Ramnavami
or the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of
the month of Chaitra (March-April).
Ramnavami
is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus, particularly the
Vaishnava sect of the Hindus. On this auspicious day, devotees repeat the name
of Rama with every breath and vow to lead a righteous life. People pray to
attain the final beatitude of life through intense devotion towards Rama and
invoke him for his blessings and protection.
Many
observe a strict fast on this day. Otherwise, it is an extremely colorful
ceremony, highly inspiring and instructive too. Temples are decorated and the
image of Lord Rama is richly adorned. The holy'Ramayana' is read in the
temples.
In
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Sri Rama, a big fair is held on this day. In the
south of India the "Sri Ramnavami Utsavam" is celebrated for nine
days with great fervor and devotion. In temples and at pious gatherings the
learned narrate the thrilling episodes of the 'Ramayana'. The Kirtanists chant
the holy name of Rama and celebrate the wedding of Rama with Sita on this day.
Courtesy: hinduism.about.com
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