Rama Navami

ISKCON Aurangabad Festival SRI_SRI_SITA_RAM_LAXMAN_HANUMAN

Lord Rama appeared on this planet in Treta yuga on the 9th day in the month of Chaitra (March-April) along with his three younger brothers Lakshmana, Bharata and Shatrughna. Interestingly, Rama’s wedding with Sita devi also happened on the same date.

Lord Rama’s pastimes which are recorded in the great epic Ramayana, written by Valmiki, are very instructive, filled with heart touching emotions, life molding lessons, thrilling adventures, a principled lifestyle, truthfulness, honesty, heroism, and many more impressive aspects. Lord Rama is glorified by his devotees and many poets as the ideal king, the ideal brother, the ideal husband, the most chivalrous warrior, the most handsome prince, the most virtuous hero and the most righteous king. Even today, people desire a kingdom like that of Lord Rama, popularly called as Rama-rajya.

Lord Rama’s appearance day is celebrated at ISKCON Aurangabad with great awe and reverence. Elaborate discources are held describing the glorious activities and nectarous pastimes of Lord Rama. In the evening an Abhishek ceremony is performed for the small Deities of Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Sumptuous prasadam is distributed to all the devotees.