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The Ram temple in Ayodhya was inaugurated on January 22 after a Pran Pratishtha ceremony. (File photo)
Ram Navami 2024: From the majestic Ayodhya Ram Mandir to the serene Ramaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu, embark on a spiritual journey to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama.
Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri to mark the birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 17. It is one of the most important festivals in India and is celebrated grandly across the country. This time, let's take a look at the five popular Ram temples in India:
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
According to Hindu mythology, Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The Ram temple was inaugurated on January 22 after a Pran Pratishtha ceremony. The temple will hold its first Ram Navami celebrations this year. It is expected to be a great event. The entire city will be illuminated and processions will be organized.
Ram Raja Temple, Madhya Pradesh
Located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, the Ram Raja Temple follows the story of how the Queen of Orchha wanted to worship Lord Ram in the form of a child.
According to the official website of MP Tourism, this is “the only temple in the country where Lord Rama is worshiped as a king and not as a deity.”
Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Telangana
Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple is situated in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana. It is believed that Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshman stayed at Parnasala, 35 km from Bhadrachalam.
Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
The Ramaswamy temple, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, was built during the period of Thanjavur Nayaks king Achuthappa Nayak (1560-1614) and completed during the reign of Raghunatha Nayak (1600-1634).
According to the official website of Kerala Tourism, the temple is known as Dakshina (South) Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The temple, situated in Kharvela Nagar, was established in 1979. According to the Odisha Tourism website, there are seven temples in total. On special occasions and festivals, devotees, in large numbers, form a bee line and offer prayers to the deity.
