‘Sri Rama Navami’ commemorates the divine appearance of Lord Sri Rama in Ayodhya
as the son of King Dasharatha and his wife Kausalya. His divine qualities and pastimes
are described by the great poet Valmiki in the Ramayana. On the day of Sri Rama
Navami, devotees observe Ramanavami vrata and seek the blessings of the Lord.
Sri Rama Navami
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna incarnated Himself as Sri Rama in the
month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), on the ninth day of the growing moon (Chaitra Masa Shukla
Paksha Navami Tithi).
The Supreme Lord appeared as the son of Dasharatha, the king of Ayodhya. Dasharatha
was a king in the dynasty of Maharaja Ikshvaku (also known as Raghu vansha). He had
three wives: Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra, but had no children. On the advice of
Maharishi Vashishtha, the king performed Putra Kameshti Yajna and as a result the three
wives conceived sons. Kaushalya gave birth to Rama and Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharata.
Sumitra gave birth to the twins: Lakshmana and Shatrugna.
The life and activities of Rama are explained in detail by the great sage Valmiki in the
book Ramayana. A summarized version of the Ramayana is also narrated by Shukadeva
Goswami to Parikshit Maharaja in the ninth canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata
Purana).
Sri Rama Navami Celebrations
At Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj the festival starts at 6:00 PM. Sri Rama Navami is one of
the important festivals celebrated at Hare Krishna Mandir. Bhadaj. Devotees fast
throughout the day and remember Sri Rama, by chanting His holy names or hearing from
the Ramayana. They break the fast at sunset. Sri Sri Radha Madhav, the presiding Deities
of Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj will be bedecked in a special Alankar for the occasion. As
a special feature of the festival Ram Darbar shall be set up in a grand Mandap
decorated with elegant flowers at the temple.
Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha Madhav would be offered a majestic ride on a Grand Palaki
within the temple premises accompanied by devotees performing “Sankirtana” –
chanting of holy names of Lord Sri Ramachandra. After the procession, devotees
perform ‘Sri Rama Taraka Yajna’ by chanting the ‘Sri Rama Ashtottara Shata Nama’.
After the homa, a Grand Maha Mangala Arati is performed. Devotees sing ‘Sri Nama
Ramayana’ – a song which narrates the entire Ramayana.
Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj invites you to participate in the Sri Ramanavami festival
on April 10, 2022. It is a special occasion to remember the glories of Lord Ramachandra
who is none other than the Supreme Lord.
Event Details:
Day and date: Sunday, 10 th April, 2022
Venue: Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj, Opp. Ahmedabad Dental College, Near Science City, Ahmedabad
Festival Highlights:
1) Darshan : 7.15 am – 9.00 pm
2) Maha Sankirtan & Palaki Utsav : 6.00 pm
3) Rama Taraka Yajna : 7.00 pm
4) Maha Arati : 8.30pm
Yours in the service of Lord Krishna,
Jaganmohan Krishna Dasa
President
Hare Krishna Mandir, Bhadaj
Ahmedabad.
For further details contact:
Raya rama dasa – 9904203228; Shyam Charan Dasa – 99042 72229
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