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| The birthday of Lord Rama, the sixth incarnation
of Lord Vishnu falls on the ninth lunar day of bright fortnight
of Chaitra (March-April). This festival, celebrated with great sanctity
and fasting, is one of the five important fasts (Maha-vratas) observed
by Hindus since ancient times. On this day temples are specially
decorated, and religious discourses narrate the life story of Rama. |
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Chariot procession (Ratha Yatras) carrying the idols of Rama, his wife
Sita, brother Lakshman, and devotee Hanuman are held in major cities and
towns. And extraordinary religious function consisting of sacred discourses,
the singing of bhajans, and dramas depicting the life story of Rama, is
held at Ayodhya, birth place of Lord Rama. In Andhra Pradesh, Ramanavami
is celebrated for nine days. One of the significant events of the celebration
is re-enactment of the wedding ceremony of Rama and Sita known as Srirama
Kalyanmahotsavam.
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