Rama Navami 2014

Rama Navmi, the birthday of Lord Rama, falls on the ninth day of the Hindi Month of Chaitra at the Navaraatri, following the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2071).

This year it falls on Tuesday 8th April.

Lord Rama is one of the most worshipped incaranations of Lord Vishnu, that took place in Dwapar Yuga. Lord Rama has been the embodyment of truth and an ideal king, who wouild rule Ayoudhya , His kingdom according to the wishes of His subjects. He has been an ideal son, father, husband and brother. He was born to save sages, rishis and peace loving persons from the demon king Ravana of Sri Lanka, who had earlier abducted and kidnapped his wife Sita whilst on 14 years exile with his wife and younger brother Lakshmana.

We have in the Ipswich Mandir, the beautiful deities of Lord Rama Parivaar (family) comprising of Lord Rama, Sita & Lakshmana with Lord Hanuman, which has been donated by Thakerar family in Ipswich.Shri Bhagwan Swami Narain, was also born on this day, and that is why the devotees of Bhagwan Swami Narain also celebrate this day as Bhagwan Swami Narain Jayanti. We have in Ipswich Mandir also the deity of Bhagwan Swami Narain donated by local devotees.