Introduction 

Ram Navami, which is also known as Rama Navami, is observed as one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals. It is celebrated on the last day of the Chaitra Navratri in March or April. Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Rama, an auspicious Hindu deity. According to the Hindu calendar, the day is marked by Navami Tithi in the full moon phase during the month of Chaitra. This year it was on April 21st. The Hindu scriptures say Lord Rama was born on this day at Ayodhya. Lord Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Rama was born to king Dusrath and Queen Kaushalya. Ram Navami is among one of the most popular Hindu festivals and is celebrated with a lot of joy and happiness. The festival is celebrated in a very big manner and most beautifully in Ayodhya. But, one should consider celebrating it. We will tell you some of the reasons why to celebrate Ram Navami. 

Reasons why you must celebrate Ram Navami 

Rama Navami is among the most auspicious occasions celebrated across India. A large number of devotees of Lord Rama see this festival as very special and seek blessings of Lord Rama. There can be many reasons why one should celebrate Ram Navami. We will tell you some of the reasons which will tell you the significance of celebrating Ram Navami. They are:

Birth anniversary of Lord Rama

This is the most obvious reason, Ram Navami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. So, devotees find this day very auspicious and Important. Lord Rama is an idol for many people. 

An occasion to recite holy text

Most of us would not find time for reading holy text. On Ram Navami, Ramayana, the holy book associated with Lord Rama is recited and bhajans and kirtans are performers. So, you can find time to listen to the holy text and participate in the holy puja. 

Kanya Pujan

Feeding someone can be done on any day, but Ram Navami is one of the auspicious occasions where you can perform Kanya Pujan and take the blessings of Lord Rama. It is a significant day to perform such pujas. 

Honour Lord Vishnu

Lord Rama is said to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, he is also attributed to Maryada Purshottam. So, to honour the avatar taken by Lord Vishnu one can celebrate Ram Navami. 

Yagyas are performed

Many of us would have known that Yagyas help in purifying the air. Yagyas lead to an auspicious environment, and the aura around them helps in calming one’s mind. 

Many believe that it brings divinity

Many people across the country believe that worshipping Lord Rama on this day helps in removing bad powers and influences which hover over the earth. It is also said that this day marks the entry of divinity and spiritual power in a person’s life. 

Represents victory of good over evil

This day is also believed to mark the establishment of goodness. It is the victory of Dharma over Adharma. The coming of Lord Rama itself signifies that good golden days were not far. 

Conclusion

We saw that there are many reasons why one celebrates Ram Navami. Apart from symbolising the birth of Lord Rama, there are many other factors why people celebrate Ram Navami with great enthusiasm. It is celebrated all across India, in some states Rath Yatra is observed, while in some states people play with sticks outside in the streets. Some offer prayers to God Sun and others visit temples to seek blessing. Hence, it is a festival celebrated grandly.