Ram Navami is an Indian Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Ram, one of Hinduism's most renowned deities and the seventh avatar of Vishnu. He is frequently used as a symbol in Hinduism for being an ideal monarch and human due to his righteousness, good behaviour, and virtue. The event occurs on the ninth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar cycle of Chaitra (March-April), the first month of the Hindu calendar. It is also a part of the Chaitra Navaratri festival held in spring.
The traditions and customs linked with Ram Navami differ by area across India. The day is observed by reciting passages from the Hindu holy book Ramayan, which tells the story of Ram. Vaishnava Hindus mark the occasion by visiting temples, praying, fasting, listening to spiritual teachings, and singing bhajans or kirtans. Some followers worship Rama like an infant, placing his image in a crib. Charitable events and community feasts are also planned. This day is marked by important ceremonies at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir as well as numerous Ram temples around India. Ratha yatras of Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman take place in numerous locations. Many people in Ayodhya bathe in the sacred Sarayu river before visiting the Rama temple.