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Rama Navami

Rama Navami is a spring Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of god Rama. He is particularly important to the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism, as the seventh avatar of Vishnu. 

2017 Date: 5 April 2017

Observances: Puja, vrata (fast) and feasting

Type of holiday: Religious celebration

Featured in religions: Hinduism

Celebrations: last day of Chaitra Navratri

Significance: Birthday of Rama

Also called: Ramnavami