Ram Navami: The Birth of Lord Rama

Ram Navami, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, is one of the most important Hindu festivals in Bihar. The state has deep connections to the Ramayana, being the land of Goddess Sita and the site of many key events from the epic. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of the Chaitra month. For more on the divine wedding, see Vivah Panchami. It is one of the key Festivals of Bihar.,Devotees observe fasts, sing bhajans, and visit temples dedicated to Lord Rama. Grand processions, known as 'Shobha Yatras', are taken out in cities and towns, with participants chanting praises of Lord Rama. Special pujas are performed at noon, the believed time of Rama's birth.,Places like Sitamarhi (Sita's birthplace) and Buxar (where Rama is said to have received divine knowledge) see particularly vibrant celebrations. The festival is a joyous occasion that fills the air with devotion and celebrates the victory of good over evil.

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