Ram Navami celebrations draw large crowds to temples in Kathmandu
Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Shukla, which marks the birth of Lord Ram in the Treta Yuga.
KATHMANDU: Today marks the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Shri Ram.
The occasion has drawn a significant number of devotees to various temples across Kathmandu. Notable among them are the Ram Temple in Pashupatinath and the Ram Temple in Batisputali, where the crowds of worshippers are particularly large.
Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Shukla, which marks the birth of Lord Ram in the Treta Yuga.
It is believed that Lord Ram was born to King Dasharath and Queen Kaushalya in the city of Ayodhya on this day.
The day holds special significance, especially in Janakpur, where Lord Ram married Sita, and the festivities are particularly grand.
The celebration of Ram Navami is a reminder of Lord Ram’s divine virtues and his role in upholding righteousness and justice.
As devotees gather in temples to offer prayers and celebrate, the spirit of devotion fills the air across Kathmandu and beyond, especially in Janakpur, where this auspicious day is commemorated with great reverence.
