Rama Navami marks the birth of Lord Ram, celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri. The birth of seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu is celebrated with the devotional worships, such as bhajan and kirtan, by fasting and reading passages about Lord Ram’s life.

While the festival is named upon Lord Ram, it also includes the reverence of Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman given their vital importance in Lord Ram’s life.

In states such as Odisha and West Bengal, the Jagannath temples observe Rama Navami, as the day of preparations begins for the annual Jagannath Ratha Yatra.

Devotees fast during the daytime. Temples celebrate the occasion with the view of addressing needs of the growing native Hindu congregation.

Rama Navami is largely celebrated by the Hindu diaspora with roots in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and south India.

Sri Rama Navami celebrations:

Shirdi Sai Parivaar is celebrating the birth of Lord Ram on Tuesday, April 04 at Shirdi Sai Parivaar, 1221 California Circle, Milpitas, CA 95035 the event will start at 8 a.m. the event will include Gopal Kala by children, Chandan Utsav, Palkhi procession, and conclude with Shej Arati at 9:15 pm. All devotees get a chance to offer Arati to Baba.

Shirdi Sai Parivaar is an inclusive multi-faith organization whose services are free of cost.

For further details, visit shirdisaiparivaar.org or call at 408-909-1221.

AMandeep