Why Do We Celebrate Sri Rama Navami?

A festival called Sri Rama Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, the son of King Dasharatha. It was a glad event in Ayodhya such a long time back when Ruler Dasharatha’s beneficiary was at last conceived. The king had been greatly troubled for many years by the absence of an heir, so it was like a dream coming true.

Lord Rama is an embodiment of Lord Vishnu, who took on human form in order to fight the invincible Ravana. All the Gods had been complaining to Lord Brahma about the destruction Ravana was causing on Earth.

Since Ravana had received so many blessings from Lord Shiva, no god could kill him. However, Ravana had grown so overconfident that he would never have anticipated a human attack. As a result, Lord Vishnu gave his consent for Prince Rama, the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya, to appear on Earth.

The epic Ramayana, which tells the story of Lord Rama, is well-known to most Indians, regardless of caste, religion, or creed. Lord Rama is a mythical figure who defeated Ravana, the demon king and was the embodiment of all that is right and true. 

The Hindus have elevated Lord Rama to the status of a God, making him more than just a hero. So, his birth is celebrated every year on the ninth day after the new moon in Shukla Paksha, also known as the waxing moon, which sometimes occurs in April.

How Exactly Is Sri Rama Navami Observed? 

On this day, some people choose to fast. Such a person would eat potatoes in any form without onion, garlic, ginger, or haldi (turmeric). He can also eat any fruit and root vegetable. Additionally permitted are milk, curd, coffee, tea, and water.

Singing bhajans praises Lord Rama’s accomplishments and those of his faithful brother Lakshmana and wife Sita. Other common things are usually followed like any other Hindu festivals like Ugadi, Diwali, etc.

Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam

Kalyanam is a Sanskrit word that means marriage or wedding. It is common for some Hindus to perform the Kalyanam, or marriage ceremony of Lord Rama and his wife Sita, during the festival of Sri Rama Navami. This ceremony is also known as Sri Rama Kalyanam/ Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam.

The Kalyanam ceremony is a symbolic representation of the marriage between Lord Rama and Sita, which is considered to be a divine union. The ceremony is performed with great devotion and involves the recitation of hymns, mantras, and prayers. The idols or pictures of Lord Rama and Sita are adorned with traditional wedding attire and ornaments and are placed on a decorated stage or altar.

The ceremony begins with the invocation of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, and the recitation of Vedic hymns. This is followed by the exchange of garlands between Lord Rama and Sita, which symbolizes their acceptance of each other as life partners. The ceremony also includes the offering of fruits, flowers, and other auspicious items to the deities.

The Kalyanam ceremony is considered a sacred and auspicious event and is believed to bring blessings of harmony, prosperity, and happiness to married couples and their families. It is a way of seeking the blessings of Lord Rama and Sita for a happy and successful marriage and is a celebration of the divine love and union between them.