Lord Ram Navami 2024 | Interesting Facts

Ram Navami is one of the auspicious festivals of Hindus. It is believed that on the ninth day of Chaitra month which is the conclusion day of Chaitra Navratri Lord Ram took Birth. Chaitra Navratri https://minikosh.com/education-chaitra-navratri-2024

It is believed that, he is the most ideal man who ever took birth on the earth. One can read Lord Ram’s story in two epics of Hindus one is Ram Charit Manas and the Other is Ramayana. It is believed that the Ramayana was written before the birth of Lord Ram.

Lord Ram is seventh incarnation among the ten incarnations (Dashavatar) of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is responsible for sustenance of this planet. (Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh (combinedly known as Trimurti) are responsible for formation, sustenance and destruction).

Being a descendent of Surya Dev, Lord Ram is also called as Suryavanshi. (As he took birth in the dynasty of Ikshvaku which was founded by Raja Ikshvaku, the Son of Surya Dev ).

It is believed that Chanting the divine name of Shri Ram thrice gives Punya equivalent to Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama (Thousand names of Lord Vishnu).

Once for protecting the Kashi King Yayati, for helping the Yayati in the battle, Hanumanji fought with Lord Ram and Hanuman ji Started reciting name of Lord Ram, by doing so, arrows of Ram ji had no effect on Hanuman ji and Ram Ji had to accept the defeat.

Lord Ram is not only worshipped in India, but also in many other Asian countries such as Malaysia, Cambodia, Nepal, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Burma and Philippines. Also in these countries, the Ramayana is being performed as a folk culture.

From the life journey of Lord Ram one can learn how a person should lead his life. Lord Ram is also called as Mariyada Purushottam Ram, which means the best of men or the perfect personality.

It is said that after Sita Mata’s Thal Samadhi, Lord Ram became sad and with the consent of Yamraj, Lord Ram took Jal Samadhi at the Guptar Ghat of Saryu River in Ayodhya.

Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Rama

S. No.	Name	How to Chant	Meaning of Name
1	Shree Rama	ॐ श्रीरामाय नमः। Om Shriramaya Namah	The Giver of all Happiness
2	Rajeevalochana	ॐ राजीवलोचनाय नमः। Om Rajivalochanaya Namah.	Lotus Eyed
3	Shashwata	ॐ शाश्वताय नमः। Om Shashwataya Namah.	The Most Auspicious One
4	Ramachandra	ॐ रामचन्द्राय नमः। Om Ramachandraya Namah.	As Gentle as the Moon
5	Ramabhadra	ॐ रामभद्राय नमः। Om Ramabhadraya Namah.	The Most Auspicious One
6	Jaitra	ॐ जैत्राय नमः। Om Jaitraya Namah.	One Who Symbolizes Victory
7	Raghupungava	ॐ रघुपुङ्गवाय नमः। Om Raghupungavaya Namah.	The Scion of the Raghu Dynasty
8	Janakivallabha	ॐ जानकीवल्लभाय नमः। Om Janakivallabhaya Namah.	The Husband of Janaki
9	Rajendra	ॐ राजेन्द्राय नमः। Om Rajendraya Namah.	Lord of the Lords
10	Shrimate	ॐ श्रीमते नमः। Om Shrimate Namah.	Respected by All
11	Jitamitra	ॐ जितामित्राय नमः। Om Jitamitraya Namah।	Defeater of Enemies
12	Vishwamitrapriya	ॐ विश्वामित्रप्रियाय नमः। Om Vishwamitrapriyaya Namah.	Sage Vishvamitra’s Beloved
13	Sharanatrana Tatpara	ॐ शरणत्राणतत्पराय नमः। Om Sharanatranatatparaya Namah.	Protector of Devotees
14	Danta	ॐ दान्ताय नमः। Om Dantaya Namah.	Image of Peacefulness
15	Janardana	ॐ जनार्दनाय नमः। Om Janardanaya Namah.	Liberator from the Cycle of Birth and Death
16	Valipramathana	ॐ वालिप्रमथनाय नमः। Om Valipramathanaya Namah.	Vali’s Slayer
17	Satyavrata	ॐ सत्यव्रताय नमः। Om Satyavrataya Namah.	Adopting Truth as Penance
18	Satyavikrama	ॐ सत्यविक्रमाय नमः। Om Satyavikramaya Namah.	Truthfully Powerful
19	Vagmine	ॐ वाग्मिने नमः। Om Vagmine Namah.	The Spokesman
20	Satyavache	ॐ सत्यवाचे नमः। Om Satyavache Namah.	Always Truthful
21	Vratadhara	ॐ व्रतधराय नमः। Om Vratadharaya Namah।	The One who is Practicing Penance
22	Sada Hanumadashrita	ॐ सदाहनुमदाश्रिताय नमः। Om Sadahanumadashritaya Namah।	Always Served by Hanuman
23	Viradhavadhapandita	ॐ विराधवधपण्डिताय नमः। Om Viradhavadhapanditaya Namah।	The Slayer of the Demon Viradha
24	Kharadhwamsi	ॐ खरध्वंसिने नमः। Om Kharadhwansine Namah।	The Slayer Of The Demon Khara
25	Kausaleya	ॐ कौसलेयाय नमः। Om Kausaleyaya Namah।	The Son of Mata Kausalya
26	Harakodandakhandana	ॐ हरकोदण्डखण्डनाय नमः। Om Harakodandakhandanaya Namah।	The Curved Kodhanda Bow Saptatalaprabhetta Armed
27	Dashagreeva Shirohara	ॐ दशग्रीवशिरोहराय नमः। Om Dashagrivashiroharaya Namah।	Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana (Dashanan)
28	Saptatalaprabhetta	ॐ सप्ततालप्रभेत्रे नमः। Om Saptatalaprabhetre Namah।	Rid the Curse of the Seven Tale Trees
29	Jamadagnya Mahadarpadalana	ॐ जामदग्न्यमहादर्पदलनाय नमः। Om Jamadagnyamahadarpadalaya Namah।	The Destroyer of Arrogance of Jamadagni’s Son’s
30	Vibheeshanaparitrata	ॐ विभीषणपरित्रात्रे नमः। Om Vibhishanaparitratre Namah।	Befriended Vibbeeshana
31	Punyacharitra Keertana	ॐ पुण्यचारित्रकीर्तनाय नमः। Om Punyacharitrakirtanaya Namah।	Subject for Hymns Sung In His Praises
32	Trilokatma	ॐ त्रिलोकात्मने नमः। Om Trilokatmane Namah।	Lord of the Three Worlds
33	Tatakantaka	ॐ ताटकान्तकाय नमः। Om Tatakantakaya Namah।	Slayer Of Yakshini Tataka
34	Vedantasara	ॐ वेदान्तसाराय नमः। Om Vedantasaraya Namah।	Embodiment of Philosophy of Life
35	Trivikrama	ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः। Om Trivikramaya Namah।	Conqueror of the Three Worlds
36	Trigunatmaka	ॐ त्रिगुणात्मकाय नमः। Om Trigunatmakaya Namah।	The Source of the Three Gunas
37	Vedatma	ॐ वेदात्मने नमः। Om Vedatmane Namah।	Spirit of the Vedas Rests in Him
38	Bhavarogasya Bheshajam	ॐ भवरोगस्य भेषजाय नमः। Om Bhavarogasyabheshajaya Namah।	The Reliever of All Earthly Diseases
39	Dooshanatrishirohanta	ॐ दूषणत्रिशिरोहन्त्रे नमः। Om Dushanatrishirohantre Namah।	Slayer of Dooshanatrishira
40	Trimurti	ॐ त्रिमूर्तये नमः। Om Trimurtaye Namah।	The Lord who has Three Forms
41	Trilokarakshaka	ॐ त्रिलोकरक्षकाय नमः। Om Trilokarakshakaya Namah।	Protector of the Three Worlds
42	Ahalyashapashamana	ॐ अहल्याशापशमन नमः। Om Ahalyashapashamana Namah।	The Reliever of Ahalya’s Curse
43	Dandakaranya Kartana	ॐ दण्डकारण्यकर्तनाय नमः। Om Dandakaranyakartanaya Namah।	The Inhabitant in the Dandaka Forest
44	Pitrabhakta	ॐ पितृभक्ताय नमः। Om Pitribhaktaya Namah।	Father Dasaratha’s Worshipper
45	Dhanvi	ॐ धन्विने नमः। Om Dhanwine Namah।	The Wielder of the Bow
46	Varaprada	ॐ वरप्रदाय नमः। Om Varapradaya Namah।	The Giver of Boons
47	Pitrabhakta	ॐ पितृभक्ताय नमः। Om Pitribhaktaya Namah।	The Worshipper of Father Dasaratha
48	Jitendriya	ॐ जितेन्द्रियाय नमः। Om Jitendriyaya Namah।	Controller of the Senses
49	Jagadguru	ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः। Om Jagadgurave Namah।	Spiritual Educator of the Universe of Dharma, Artha and Karma
50	Jitamitra	ॐ जितमित्राय नमः। Om Jitamitraya Namah।	Wins Over Friends
51	Parasme	ॐ परस्मै नमः। Om Parasmai Namah।	The Supreme Lord
52	Para	ॐ पाराय नमः। Om Paray Namah।	The Ultimate
53	Paraga	ॐ पारगाय नमः। Om Paragaya Namah।	The Uplifter of the Poor
54	Sarvadevatmaka	ॐ सर्वदेवात्मकाय नमः। Om Sarvadevatmakaya Namah।	Dwells in All Gods
55	Paresha	ॐ परेशाय नमः। Om Pareshaya Namah।	Lord of the Lords
56	Parakasha	ॐ पराकाशाय नमः। Om Parakashaya Namah।	The Supreme Space
57	Paratpara	ॐ परात्पराय नमः। Om Paratparaya Namah।	Greatest of the Greats
58	Paramdhama	ॐ परंधाम्ने नमः। Om Paramdhamne Namah।	Lord of Supreme Abode (Vaikuntha)
59	Rikshavanara Sanghati	ॐ ऋक्षवानरसङ्घातिने नमः। Om Rikshavanarasanghatine Namah।	The Saviour of Boars and Monkeys
60	Jayantatranavarada	ॐ जयन्तत्राणवरदाय नमः। Om Jayantatranavaradaya Namah।	Boon Provider to Save Jayanta
61	Sumitraputra Sevita	ॐ सुमित्रापुत्रसेविताय नमः। Om Sumitraputrasevitaya Namah।	The Lord Who is Served by Sumitra’s son (Lakshmana)
62	Chitrakoot Samashraya	ॐ चित्रकूटसमाश्रयाय नमः। Om Chitrakutasamashrayaya Namah।	The Lord Who Took Refuge at Chitrakuta Hill
63	Sarvadevadideva	ॐ सर्वदेवादिदेवाय नमः। Om Sarvadevadidevaya Namah।	The Lord of All the Gods
64	Mahadeva	ॐ महादेवाय नमः। Om Mahadevaya Namah।	The Great Lord
65	Sarvadevastuta	ॐ सर्वदेवस्तुताय नमः। Om Sarvadevastutaya Namah।	The Lord Who is Praised by All the Gods
66	Mahabhuja	ॐ महाभुजाय नमः। Om Mahabhujaya Namah।	The Lord Of Mighty Arms
67	Mrutavanarajeevana	ॐ मृतवानरजीवनाय नमः। Om Mritavanarajivanaya Namah।	The Reviver Of Dead monkeys
68	Mayamareechahanta	ॐ मायामारीचहन्त्रे नमः। Om Mayamarichahantre Namah।	Slayer Of Demon Tataka’s Son Maricha
69	Soumya	ॐ सौम्याय नमः। Om Saumyaya Namah।	Benevolent And Calm Faced
70	Brahmanya	ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः। Om Brahmanyaya Namah।	The Absolute Reality
71	Mahodara	ॐ महोदराय नमः। Om Mahodaraya Namah।	The Noble One
72	Mahayogi	ॐ महायोगिने नमः। Om Mahayogine Namah।	The Supreme Meditator
73	Munisanstuta	ॐ मुनिसंस्तुताय नमः। Om Munisanstutaya Namah.	The Lord who is Praised by Sages
74	Paramapurusha	ॐ परमपुरुषाय नमः। Om Paramapurushaya Namah।	The Supreme Being
75	Mahapurusha	ॐ महापुरुषाय नमः। Om Mahapurushaya Namah।	The Great Being
76	Smrita Sarvaghanashana	ॐ स्मृतसर्वाघनाशनाय नमः। Om Smritasarvaghanashanaya Namah।	The Remover Of All Afflictions
77	Adipurusha	ॐ आदिपुरुषाय नमः। Om Adipurushaya Namah।	The Primal Being
78	Sarva Punyadhikaphala	ॐ सर्वपुण्याधिकफलाय नमः। Om Sarvapunyadhikaphalaya Namah।	One Who Answers Prayers and Rewards Good Deeds
79	Sugreevepsita Rajyada	ॐ सुग्रीवेप्सितराज्यदाय नमः। Om Sugrivepsitarajyadaya Namah।	The Lord who Returned the Kingdom to Sugreeva
80	Smitavaktra	ॐ स्मितवक्त्राय नमः। Om Smitavaktraya Namah।	One with a Smiling Face
81	Mitabhashi	ॐ मितभाषिणे नमः। Om Mitabhashine Namah।	Reticent and Mellifluous Speaker
82	Puranapurushottama	ॐ पुराणपुरुषोत्तमाय नमः। Om Puranapurushottamaya Namah।	Supreme Being of the Puranas
83	Dayasara	ॐ दयासाराय नमः। Om Dayasaraya Namah।	The Embodiment of Kindness
84	Punyodaya	ॐ पुण्योदयाय नमः। Om Punyodayaya Namah।	The Source of All Blessings
85	Raghava	ॐ राघवाय नमः। Om Raghavaya Namah।	Belonging to the Raghu Race
86	Purvabhashi	ॐ पूर्वभाषिणे नमः। Om Purvabhashine Namah।	One who Knows Future and Speaks of Events to Come
87	Anantaguna Gambhira	ॐ अनन्तगुणगम्भीराय नमः। Om Anantagunagambhiraya Namah।	Endowed with Virtues
88	Mayamanushacharitra	ॐ मायामानुषचारित्राय नमः। Om Mayamanushacharitraya Namah।	The Lord who Incarnated as a Man Through His Maya
89	Dheerodatta Gunottama	ॐ धीरोदात्तगुणोत्तमाय नमः। Om Dhirodattagunottamaya Namah।	Kind-Hearted Valiant
90	Jitavarashaya	ॐ जितवाराशये नमः। Om Jitavarashaye Namah।	Conqueror of the Ocean
91	Mahadevadipujita	ॐ महादेवादिपूजिताय नमः। Om Mahadevadipujitaya Namah।	The Lord Who is Worshipped by Lord Shiva and Other Divine Lords
92	Setukrute	ॐ सेतुकृते नमः। Om Setukrite Namah।	Builder of the Bridge
93	Sarvatirthamaya	ॐ सर्वतीर्थमयाय नमः। Om Sarvatirthamayaya Namah।	The Lord Who is the Sum of All Holy Places
94	Peetavasa	ॐ पीतवाससे नमः। Om Pitavasase Namah।	Wearing Yellow Attire Signifying Purity and Wisdom
95	Sundara	ॐ सुन्दराय नमः। Om Sundaraya Namah।	The Beautiful One
96	Shoora	ॐ शूराय नमः। Om Shuraya Namah।	The Valiant
97	Shyamanga	ॐ श्यामाङ्गाय नमः। Om Shyamangaya Namah।	Dark Skinned One
98	Hari	ॐ हरये नमः। Om Haraye Namah।	Destroyer Of All Sins
99	Shivalingapratishthata	ॐ विभीषणप्रतिष्ठात्रे नमः। Om Vibhishanapratishthatre Namah।	The Lord who Crowned Vibhishana on the throne
100	Sarvapagunavarjita	ॐ सर्वापगुणवर्जिताय नमः। Om Sarvapagunavarjitaya Namah।	Destroyer of Evil Qualities
101	Jaramarana Varjita	ॐ जरामरणवर्जिताय नमः। Om Jaramaranavarjitaya Namah।	Free From the Cycle of Births and Deaths
102	Yajvane	ॐ यज्विने नमः। Om Yajvine Namah।	One Who Performs Yagnas
103	Sarvayagyadhipa	ॐ सर्वयज्ञाधिपाय नमः। Om Sarvayajnadhipaya Namah।	Lord of All Sacrificial Offerings
104	Dhanurdhara	ॐ धनुर्धराय नमः। Om Dhanurdharaya Namah।	One With a Bow In Hand
105	Paramatma	ॐ परमात्मने नमः। Om Paramatmane Namah।	The Supreme Soul
106	Parabrahma	ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः। Om Parabrahmane Namah।	The Supreme Godhead
107	Sachidananda Vigraha	ॐ सच्चिदानन्दविग्रहाय नमः। Om Sachchidanandavigrahaya Namah।	The One Whose Form is Made of Eternal Knowledge and Bliss
108	Paramjyoti	ॐ परंज्योतिषे नमः। Om Paramjyotishe Namah।	Most Spectacular Radiance