By Jasreet Kaur03, Apr 2025 03:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Ram Navami is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. In South India the festival is observed with unique traditions, temple rituals and community events. Tap to read in detail.
Significance
Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Rama and is celebrated with devotion in South India. The festival emphasises Rama’s virtues of righteousness and devotion.
Unique Observance
In Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, it also commemorates Rama’s marriage to Sita. Special wedding ceremonies are re-enacted in temples.
Temple Celebrations
The Rameswaram Temple in Tamil Nadu is a significant pilgrimage site during Ram Navami. Thousands of devotees visit for special prayers and processions.
Traditional Beverages
Devotees distribute ‘panaka’ (a jaggery-based drink) and buttermilk. These beverages help people stay cool in the summer heat.
Culinary Traditions
Dishes like ‘kosambari’ (a moong dal salad) are prepared and shared. These foods are considered sacred offerings to Lord Rama.
Community Events
Local organisations arrange bhajans and spiritual discourses. These events spread the teachings of Lord Rama to younger generations.
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