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Ram Navami Ram Navami 2026



Vakratunda
Mahakaya Suryakoti
Samaprabha।
Nirvighnam Kuru
Me Deva SarvaKaaryeshu
Sarvada॥

Thoughts for Ram Navami
JayaShreeRam

A joyous Ram Navami to one and all,
May this Ram Navami remind us that light always overcomes darkness. In a world of constant uncertainty, we can take comfort in the knowledge that God is always near.
In times of great darkness—when we need Him most—He manifests: to protect us, to guide us, and to restore the principles of righteousness, showing us the clear path back to Him.
As Lord Ram, His life was far from picture-perfect. Yet despite everything He endured, He never once wavered from righteousness or His duty. With a joyful disposition, He willingly fulfilled His father’s vow and went into exile in the forest. Oftentimes, we view struggles and hardships as some form of punishment from God. In reality, nothing happens in this world or in our lives that is apart from His divine plan. It may not always make sense or feel comfortable, but we are never alone.
As we celebrate the birth of our beloved Lord Ram, may we be inspired not only by His story, but also strive to live our lives in accordance with His teachings.
May Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshmana, and Lord Hanuman reside in our hearts always.
The Significance of Ram Navami
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Rituals and Practises
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The birth of Lord Rama
In a time when the world groaned under the tyranny of the ten-headed demon king Ravana, the gods turned to Lord Vishnu for help. Vishnu promised to descend to earth as a human, for only a mortal could slay the demon.

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Did you know?
The Meakg f "Raa"J The ae k² de®kÔed f® ¸he
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Hk² PÕe®f½ BÕJ Hk² egeda®Û bÕ k² aed Kdada
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Ecded P®aÛe®²J The ®kgka Vak~k Ramayana c¸ak²
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Excerpt from Sri Ramacaritamanasa
BALA-KANDA
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