Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami: Visit these four famous Lord Rama temples during the auspicious occasion

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day festival in Hindu religion, is approaching its end, with celebrations taking place throughout the country. The festival is considered to be one of the most significant and revered occasions in Hindu religion. The festival culminates with Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami, where Lord Rama and Goddess Durga are worshipped, and devotees seek their blessings for a prosperous and happy life. Durga Ashtami is being celebrated today on March 29, while Ram Navami will be observed on March 30 across the country.

During the celebration of Ram Navami, it is recommended that individuals visit several Lord Rama temples with their family and friends at least once in their lifetime.

Here are a few famous Lord Rama temples that you should visit:

The Kalaram Temple, located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, is named after a black statue of Lord Rama. The temple is believed to have been constructed on the same location where Lord Rama resided during his exile. Its construction dates back to 1782, when Sardar Rangrao Odhekar built it on the site of an old wooden temple. The Kalaram Temple is regarded as one of the most impressive contemporary temples dedicated to Lord Rama in western India.

Another temple is the Raghunath Temple complex located in Jammu, which is a complex of seven Hindu shrines dedicated to various deities. However, the temple's primary deity is Lord Rama, who is believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The interior walls of the temple are adorned with gold sheets on three sides, which add to the temple's grandeur. Additionally, the temple features a gallery that contains different lingams, or phallic-shaped forms of Lord Shiva, and saligrams placed on top of them.

The Raja Ram Temple located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, stands out for the fact that the devotees worship Lord Rama in his kingly form.The temple portrays Lord Rama and Goddess Sita together, along with Lakshmana, Maharaj Sugriva, and Narsingh Bhagwan.

The Ramaswamy Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is a significant temple of Lord Rama, constructed during the 15th century by King Vijayanagara. The temple's design is modest and includes only a sanctum, a pillared hall, and an Ardha mandapa. It is regarded as the Ayodhya of southern India and is the sole temple where idols of Ram, Sita, and Lakshaman are displayed, along with Bharat and Shatrughan.

FAQs

Q1. What is Chaitra Navratri?
A: Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day festival in the Hindu religion celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April).

Q2. When will Ram Navami be celebrated?
A: March 30.