Seventh avatars of Vishnu
Shree Rama is the central figure of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, a text historically popular in the South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. His ancient legends have attracted bhashya (commentaries) and extensive secondary literature and inspired performance arts. Two such texts, for example, are the Adhyatma Ramayana – a spiritual and theological treatise considered foundational by Ramanandi monasteries, and the Ramcharitmanas – a popular treatise that inspires thousands of Ramlila festival performances during autumn every year in India.
Shree Ram is a major deity in Hinduism. Shreeram is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
The entire life story of Rama, Sita and their companions allegorically discusses duties, rights and social responsibilities of an individual. It illustrates dharma and dharmic living through model characters.
Additional names of Rama include Ramavijaya (Javanese), Phreah Ream (Khmer), Phra Ram (Lao and Thai), Megat Seri Rama (Malay), Raja Bantugan (Maranao), Ramudu (Telugu), Ramar (Tamil). In the Vishnu sahasranama, Rama is the 394th name of Vishnu.
Shree Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, UP
The Ram Shriram is a major deity in Hinduism, the seventh avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.
The Ram Mandir is not only a religious site but also a reflection of the country’s diverse cultural heritage. Ram Mandir “Prana Pratishtha” consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir held on 22 January 2024. The event was organized by Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra.is a Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, the birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
The Ram Mandir located in Bhubaneswar, near Kharavel Nagar, Janpath, Odisha, Bharat. The temple houses images of the deities Rama, Lakshman, and Sita. The high rising spire of the main temple, visible from many parts of the capital city, is its main attraction. Built and managed by a private trust, the temple complex also comprises shrines devoted to ochre-painted marble idols of Hanuman, Shiva and other gods.
Annual fair is also organized here on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi.
