Lord Rama

भगवान राम

Also known as: Maryada Purushottam · Ramchandra · Raghunath · Dasharathi

Consort

Sita

Vahana

None

Weapon

Bow (Kodanda)

Abode

Ayodhya / Vaikuntha

Children

Luv, Kush

Sacred Texts

Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas

Who is Lord Rama?

Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the ideal man (Maryada Purushottam) in Hindu tradition. His life, as told in the Ramayana by Valmiki, is the ultimate example of dharma, truth, duty, and righteousness. He is the prince of Ayodhya who spent 14 years in exile and defeated Ravana to rescue Sita.

Etymology & Names

'Rama' means 'one who pleases' or 'one who is charming'. It derives from the Sanskrit root 'ram' meaning to delight.

Iconography & Symbolism

Rama is depicted with a dark blue complexion, holding a bow and arrow, wearing royal garments. He is often shown with Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman.

Stories & Legends

📖Exile of 14 years — Rama left Ayodhya to honour his father's promise
📖Sita Haran — Ravana abducted Sita, leading to the great war of Lanka
📖Building of Ram Setu — The monkey army built a bridge to Lanka
📖Killing of Ravana — Rama defeated the ten-headed demon king

Divine Forms

Kodanda Rama (Warrior)Raja Rama (King)Pattabhisheka Rama (Coronation)

Sacred Mantras

ॐ श्री रामाय नमः

Om Shri Ramaya Namah

"I bow to Lord Rama"

श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम

Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram

"Victory to Lord Rama — the Taraka Mantra"

Associated Festivals

🪔 ram navami 🪔 dussehra 🪔 diwali

Sacred Temples

🏛️ ram mandir ayodhya

Sacred Places

📍 ayodhya

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Who is Lord Rama?

Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and the prince of Ayodhya. His life story in the Ramayana is the ideal of dharma and righteous living.

❓ Why did Rama go to exile?

Rama went to 14-year exile to honour his father King Dasharatha's promise to Queen Kaikeyi, demonstrating his commitment to truth and filial duty.

❓ How many verses are in the Ramayana?

Valmiki's Ramayana has 24,000 verses (shlokas) divided into 7 Kandas. Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas has about 12,800 verses in Awadhi Hindi.

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