Ram Navami 2020 Date & Information
Ram Navami is an ancient spring Hindu
festival. It is celebrated to mark the 7th descent of Hindu Trinity
God Lord Vishnu in the avatar of Lord Rama or Ram. The God was born in the
ancient kingdom of Ayodhya to queen Kausalya and Suryavanshi King Dashratha
in Treta Yuga. Lord Rama is one of
the most prominent Gods in Hinduism. Essentially the festival occurs on 9th
day of Sukla Paksha in the Hindu calendar of Chaitra. According to Georgian calendar
the said festival occurs in the month of late March or in early April.
The Panchang or date and time of Ram Navami 2020 are as follows:
Date: 02:04:2020
Day: Thursday
Vikram Samvat: 2077
Pramadi
Saka Samvat: 1942
Sharvari
Sun Sign: Pisces
Moon Sign: Gemini
Ritu: Vasant
Ayana: Uttaryana
According to legends and references from ancient
Hindu Texts; Trinity God Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Lord Rama to end the
atrocities committed by the demon king Ravana. Ravana had invincible power
granted by another Trinity God Lord Bramha. In order to re-establish Dharma
Lord Rama killed Ravana. Thus, once again he maintained Dharma on earth. In many
ways he exemplified the ‘Perfect Person.’ Thus, the people of Ayodhya entitled
him “Mariyadapurosottham” the man of honor & discipline. That’s why in
modern days; in Indian houses every father searches the character of Lord Rama
in his son or sons.
Different communities of India or Indian
people celebrate Ram Navami in their own unique style. Mostly on the day of Ram
Navami people used to get early; after taking bath they offer jal (water) to
Surya Devta (Rising Sun). After purification they clean temple and decorates
with beautiful aromatic flowers. Small idol of baby Rama is placed in cradle
and devotees under the supreme guidance of temple priest performs the recite of
sacred hymns and prayers.
Some Hind communities consider Ram Navami
as the New Year as on this auspicious day their Lord was born. As we know 1st
of April of calendar year considers as the new financial year for majority of
business houses. But some people or communities especially Baniya or Mahajans
considers Ram Navami as the beginning of new financial year. On this auspicious
day under the guidance of qualified priest the perform puja of their Book of
Accounts and after completion of Puja while chanting the name of Lord Rama the
transfer their business transaction or entries from old ledger book to new
ledger book.
Thus, it has much significance in the life
of Hindu people. But now a day it is Ram Navami is taking popularity. Many other
communities are adopting the rituals and system of Ram Navami.
