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The Ram temple in Ayodhya was inaugurated on January 22 after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. (File Photo)
Ram Navami 2024: From the majestic Ayodhya Ram Mandir to the serene Ramaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu, embark on a spiritual journey to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama.
Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri to mark the birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 17. It is one of the most significant festivals in India and is celebrated with grandeur across the country. On this occasion, let’s take a look at the five popular Ram Temples in India:
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya
As per Hindu mythology, Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ram. The Ram temple was inaugurated on January 22 after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. The temple will mark its first ever Ram Navami celebrations this year. It is expected to be a grand affair. The whole city will be lit up and parades will be organised.
Ram Raja Temple, Madhya Pradesh
Located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, the Ram Raja Temple follows the story of how the Queen of Orchha wanted to venerate Lord Ram in the form of a boy.
According to the official MP Tourism website, this is “the only temple in the country where lord Rama is worshiped as the King and not as a god.”
Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Telangana
Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple is located in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem District, Telangana. Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and Lord Lakshman are believed to have stayed at Parnasala, 35 km away from Bhadrachalam.
Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
The Ramaswamy Temple, located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, was built during the Thanjavur Nayaks of king Achuthappa Nayak (1560–1614) and completed during the reign of Raghunatha Nayak (1600–34).
As per Kerala Tourism official website, the temple is called Dakshina (South) Ayodhya.
Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The temple, located in Kharvela Nagar, was established in 1979. As per the Odisha Tourism website, there are seven temples in total. On special occasions and festivals, a large number of rituals make a bee line and offer prayers to the deity.
