Ram Nawami is a special Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. It happens on the ninth day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, usually in March or April. Today, Sunday, April 6, 2025 AD (Chaitra 24, 2081 BS), Nepali people honor Rama, a great king believed to be the seventh form of Lord Vishnu. Let’s explore how Ram Nawami started and why it matters in Nepal, keeping it simple and interesting!
Who Was Lord Rama?
Lord Rama was born to King Dasaratha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya. He was brave, kind, smart, and a perfect son, husband, and king. Nepali people admire him for always doing the right thing. His story is told in the Ramayana, first written in Sanskrit by Valmiki. Later, Nepali poet Bhanubhakta translated it into Nepali so everyone could enjoy it.
How Did Ram Nawami Begin?
Ram Nawami began long ago to mark Rama’s birth, believed to be around 7393 BC in Treta Yuga, on Chaitra Shukla Navami. Since Rama was from the Solar dynasty, linked to the Sun, his birth is tied to Sun worship. In Nepal, the festival grew because of the Ramayana’s popularity. Rama’s victory over the demon king Ravana, a powerful but evil ruler, shows good beating bad, which is why Nepali people celebrate.
How Nepal Celebrates Ram Nawami
In Nepal, Ram Nawami is a joyful day. People visit temples of Rama, often with his wife Sita, brother Lakshmana, and friend Hanuman. They pray, sing, and read the Ramayana. Some act out Rama’s life in plays called Ram Lila. Homes and temples are decorated, and families share stories of Rama’s courage. Poet Tulsidas wrote about Rama in Awadhi, loved in Nepal’s Terai region, where people say chanting “Ram, Ram” brings peace.
Why Rama Matters in Nepal
Rama is special in Nepal for showing how to live well—loving his wife Sita, obeying his father, and protecting his people. Even when exiled for 14 years, he stayed strong. Sita, from Janakpur in Nepal, makes the festival extra meaningful here.
A Fun Story from Rama and Sita
After 14 years of exile, Rama and Sita were returning to Ayodhya. In the forest, they played hide-and-seek. Rama hid for a long time, and Sita called out, “O Ram, come back and light up my heart!” Poets like Tulsidas wrote these sweet words, showing their love—a story Nepali people enjoy.
Ram Nawami Today in Nepal
Today, April 6, 2025 (Chaitra 24, 2081 BS), Nepal celebrates Ram Nawami with full temples and happy prayers. It’s a time to remember Rama’s birth and his lessons of truth. From Valmiki to Bhanubhakta and Tulsidas, Rama’s story unites Nepali people every year. Happy Ram Nawami! May Rama bless us all!
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