NAVRATRI, the auspicious nine-day occasion of Hindus is almost coming to an end. Chaitra Navratri was commemorated on March 22 with great celebrations in almost every part of the country. It is one of the auspicious occasions and most revered festivals of the Hindu religion.
This festival will culminate with Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of Navratri, whereas Ram Navami is observed on the ninth or the final day. Durga Ashtami is being celebrated on March 29 (today) and Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 30 (tomorrow) across the country. On both these occasions, Lord Rama and Goddess Durga are worshipped and devotees take their blessings for a prosperous and happy life.
On the special occasion of Ram Navami, here are some temples of Lord Rama that you should visit with your family and friends once in a lifetime.
1. Kalaram Temple, Maharashtra
It is a famous temple located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. The temple derives its name from a black statue of Lord Rama, whose literal translation of Kalaram is ‘Black Rama.’ This temple is believed to be standing on the spot where Lord Rama lived during his exile. It was built in 1782 by Sardar Rangrao Odhekar on the site of an old wooden temple. It is one of the finest modern temples of Ramji in western India.
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2. Raghunath Temple, Jammu & Kashmir
It is a Lord Rama temple located in Jammu and consists of a complex of seven Hindu shrines. This regal temple has many gods and goddesses, but the presiding deity is Lord Rama, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The interior walls of the temple are covered by gold sheets on three sides. Inside the temple, there is also a gallery which houses various lingams, or phallic-shaped forms of Lord Shiva, and on top of them, saligrams are placed.
3. Raja Ram Temple, Madhya Pradesh
This popular shrine is located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh and is the only temple where Lord Rama is worshipped as a king by the devotees. Lord Rama stands along with Goddess Sita inside the temple, accompanied by brother Lakshmana, Maharaj Sugriva and Narsingh Bhagwan.
4. Ramaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
Located in Kumbakonam, it is another prominent temple of Lord Rama in India. It was built by King Vijayanagara in the 15th century. The simple structure of the temple comprises only a sanctum, a pillared hall, and an Ardha mandapa. Ramaswamy Temple is said to be the Ayodhya of southern India, and the only temple where you can see idols of Ram, Sita, and Lakshaman along with Bharat and Shatrughan.