Tomorrow (2nd April) Sri Ramanavami festival: how to perform pooja/prayer!
Posted on: 01/Apr/2020 5:59:46 PM
The grand occasion of the Sri Rama Navami is celebrated during the Tamil calendar month of Panguni when ‘Navami’ thidhi and the star of ‘punarpoosam’ combine!
The avatar or incarnation of Vishnu as Lord Rama is one of the most glorious. Lord Rama was born on the day of Navami (9th day of the growing phase of the moon for the fortnight) in the Tamil calendar month of Chithirai. However, during some years this falls on the Tamil calendar month of Panguni as well.
Born as the son of King Dasaratha, Rama left for the forest just as ordered by king Dasaratha. He spent 14 years in the forest. During this period, he lost his wife Sita as well (captured by the evil king Ravan). Lord Rama was a devoted monogamist and his wife conveys a lot of morals to the people in leading their lives! As it was ‘ayanam’ (path to be taken) shown by Lord Rama, this epic is known as Ramayanam!
Procedure for praying
On the Day of Sri Rama Navami keep the picture of Lord Rama in the pooja room and offer food items such as Pongal, vadai, (made from pulses), Nevermore (buttermilk), Panagam, Payasam, and cucumber while performing the pooja and prayer. One’s wishes will be realized!
Throughout this day, keep thinking of Lord Rama and keep chanting ‘Sri Ramajayam!’ By praying Lord Rama, one will attain a mental strength to encounter adversities in life and also the ability to succeed in whatever missions undertaken!
A few more tips:
- The lamp used for pooja must have 5 corners for lighting 5 wicks for the pooja!
- Chant Sadasiva Brahmendran`s Sanskrit song!
- Chant Gayathri Manthra - ‘Om! Boorbhuva swaha’
- Chant Vishnu Sahsranamam!
- Sing the song of the Poet Arunachalakavirayar’s ‘Ramanataka Keerhnai’ for a better understanding between husband-wife!
