JAJPUR,(Orissa Today) April 16;Ram Navami, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, that commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, falls on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. The auspicious occasion coincides with the final day of Chaitra Navratri festivities every year. On Day 9 of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Durga and her incarnation Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped. Lord Rama is considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu as per Hindu mythology. Born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya of Ayodhya, Rama was their eldest son. Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of truth, duty, righteousness and compassion. Having all the traits of an ideal person, he was also known to be Maryada Purushottama. The festival celebrates the life and times of Lord Rama and the victory of good over evil. The story of Lord Rama is depicted in Valmiki’s Ramayana, one of the most important epics of Hinduism and goes back to 8th or 7th century B.C. Ayodhya was at the pinnacle of prosperity during the rule of King Dashrath but with no children or heir to carry forward his legacy, he conducted a Yagya, where several rishis and divine beings prayed to Lord Brahma for granting Dashrath’s wish. On the other hand Ravana, the ruler of Lanka was wreaking havoc misusing the boon granted to him by Lord Brahma according to which he could never die at the hands of gods, gandharvas, yakshas or demons except humans. With formidable weapons, chariot, as well as the ability to shapeshift, Ravana was unstoppable. This is when all Gods went to Lord Vishnu and urged him to incarnate on earth and slay the demon king Ravana. After the conclusion of Yagya, a divine figure appeared over the sacrificial kund, and handed over Dashrath a divine ‘payasam’ to be distributed among his queens Kausalya, Kaikayi, and Sumitra. While Rama was born to Kausalya, Kaikayi gave birth to Bharat while Laxman and Shatrughna were born to Sumitra.Minster Pritiranjan Ghadei Said On Ram Navami, here’s hoping that your heart and home be brightened with divine blessings. May the divine grace of Lord Rama be with you and your family on this holy occasion. Happy Ram Navami! With the blessings of Lord Ram, may you achieve success in all your endeavours.Writer Taraprasad Mishra Said With the blessings of Lord Ram, may you achieve success in all your endeavours. Shubh Ram Navami to you and your family.Engnieer Arun Pattnaik Said On this Ram Navami, I wish that Lord Ram takes all your fear and worries away. Happy Ram Navami. BJP Leader Goutam Ray May the divine grace of Lord Rama be with you and your family on this holy occasion. Happy Ram Navami. Youth Leader Pradip Kumar Mohanty SaidOn this Ram Navami, I wish that Lord Ram takes all your fear and worries away. Happy Ram Navami.
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