ramanavami
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Hindu festival: Ramanavami is a significant Hindu religious holiday that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, a major deity and the seventh avatar of Vishnu.
- A lunar calendar observance: The festival occurs on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Devotees observe Ramanavami with fasting, prayers, and readings from the Ramayana.
- The temple organizes a special procession and community feast for Ramanavami.
Advanced Usage
- "To observe Ramanavami": to participate in the rituals and customs of the festival.
- Many Hindus observe Ramanavami by visiting temples and offering prayers.
Variants and Related Words
- Ram Navami: An alternative and common transliteration of the festival's name.
- Ram Navami is celebrated with great devotion across India.
Synonyms
- Rama's birthday: A descriptive synonym referring to the occasion being celebrated.
- Sri Rama Navami: A more formal and reverential name for the festival.
Related Phrases
- "Ramanavami celebrations": refers to the events and activities marking the festival.
- The city's Ramanavami celebrations include cultural programs and religious discourses.
Related Idioms
Noun
- Hindu lunar holiday (on the 9th day of Caitra) to celebrate the birth of Rama