The Life and Reign of Lord Ramacandra:
Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya. He had three younger brothers Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna. The Ramayana narrates the history of Lord Rama – the great King, Husband, ideal Son and Master.

The Ideal King:
Lord Rama was an ideal son. He always obeyed his father and had great respect for his mothers. He was a perfect King and ruler. Lord Rama ruled for 14,000 years. His reign till today is called Rama Rajya.

When Lord Rama was ruling his people there was no famine in his kingdom, no scarcity of food and no disease ever affected anyone. The people in his kingdom had a strong bond of love with Him. They lived only to serve and please Him.

He was very strict with troublemakers and punished them when necessary. He was handsome, strong, brave, chivalrous, fair, just, gentle, sweet, kind and always merciful to His devotees and all the citizens.

The festival of Rama Navami marks the birthday celebrations of the Supreme Lord Sri Rama. According to the ancient Vedic calendar, it falls in the Spring season. It is considered auspicious to undertake a fast on the day in the name of Rama.

Devotees perform elaborate worships and chant the name of Rama. Temples of Rama decorated with flowers, leaves and have special services and bhajan sessions throughout the day.

The main significance behind the celebration of this festival is that the character of Lord Rama signifies an ideal son, an upright husband, a righteous King, a loving brother and an ideal person, someone who follow the right path against all odds in life.

So celebration of Rama Navami is a special way to remember all the noble deeds performed by Lord Rama. So in true sense it is not only a festival to enjoy and have fun but also an occasion where lot of ideals can learnt and taught.

It is a celebration of goodness and its victory against all evils. Rama means ‘bliss’ and so Lord Rama provides bliss to all those who remember Him and pray to Him.

Therefore let us all remember the activities and instructions of Lord Rama; follow them and achieve happiness.