RAM NAVAMI
WHY?
It is celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of lord Rama.
WHEN?
It is celebrated in the month of March or April.
WHERE?
It is celebrated mainly in Ayodhya but also celebrated in other parts of India .
HOW?
Some people choose to fast on this day. Bhajans praising the exploits of Lord Rama, his loyal brother Lakshman and his devoted wife Sita are sung. The house is swept clean and pictures of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman are put on a dais in preparation for the puja. Flowers and incense are kept before the deities. There are two thaalis kept ready in the puja area. One contains the prasad and the other the items necessary for the puja like roli, aipun, rice, water, flowers, a bell and a conch.
BY WHOM?
It is celebrated mainly by Hindus.
By : Aman Bhalla (Student of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School , Janakpuri)
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