Unknown facts about Ram Navami

UNKNOWN FACTS

1.    Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra month, which falls in either March or April according to the Gregorian calendar.

2.    Lord Rama is believed to have been born in Ayodhya on this day, which is why it is celebrated as his birthday.

3.    Ram Navami is also known as Rama Navaratrulu in Telugu, Sri Rama Navami in Kannada, and Sri Ramanavami in Tamil.

4.    The first recorded celebration of Ram Navami dates back to the 17th century, during the reign of the Maratha king Shivaji.

5.    In some parts of India, Ram Navami is celebrated for nine days, similar to Navratri.

6.    It is customary to read the Ramayana, a Hindu epic that tells the story of Lord Rama, on Ram Navami.

7.    Devotees also recite the Ramcharitmanas, a text written by the saint Tulsidas in the 16th century that describes the life and teachings of Lord Rama.

8.    In some regions, a procession is taken out on the day of Ram Navami, where a chariot carrying an idol of Lord Rama is pulled through the streets.

9.    Fasting is an important aspect of Ram Navami for many devotees, and some observe a strict fast throughout the day.

10.    On the day of Ram Navami, some people also perform special puja rituals and offer food, flowers, and other offerings to Lord Rama.