Ram
Navami Celebrated With Religious Fervour
NEW
DELHI: Thousands thronged temples on the
occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday. With this
the nine-day Navratra celebrations came to
an end.
Ram Navami is one of the most important festivals
for the Vaishnava sect. In some parts it marks
the birth of Lord Ram. Others say it marks
the day when Lord Ram sought the blessings
of Goddess Durga before waging a war against
the demon king Ravana.
On this day, temples are richly decorated
with the idols of Lord Ram, his wife Sita
and his brother Lakshman. In Delhi, people
visited various temples and made offerings
of sweets, flowers and fruits. Most people
observe fast a day before Ram Navami. They
believe that fasting will secure them a place
in the heaven.
April
21, 2002
