Rama

​​** Rama ** Rama is one of the most famous figures and details of Hinduism. His color is blue. He grew up to be honest and the eldest child of his three brothers. His wife’s name is Sita. Rama’s mothers name is Kausalya and fathers name is Dasharatha. He is the 7 th avatar of Vishnu. Vishnu’s avatars are: 1.Matsya 2. Kurma 3. Varana 4. Narasimha 5. Vamana 6. Parashurama 7. __Lord Rama__ 8. Lord Krishna 9. Lord Buddha 10. Lord Kalki

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Some of Rama’s symbols are: __Bow and arrow__- he fight ravana with his bow and arrow. __Lotus flower__- he wears it around his neck. __His crown__- it is yellow with a sun on it __Rama’s festivals__ are called Vasanthotsavam and Rama Navami. Rama Navami celebrates his birthday and it is in April. Vasanthotsavam celebrates it in front of their temple.

 __One of Rama’s myths is__: Long ago their once was a king named Ravana and he had ruled, conquered and dominated the whole world. No one could of beat Ravana not even demons or gods. Vishnu promised Brahma that King Dasharatha would have a son who can beat Ravana. Rama grew up to be honest and a great leader. His brother Lakshmana and Rama were excited to fight the demons. The demon shot ten arrows to kill Rama but then a deer layed next to him and the deer gave up his life for him. The demon fought Rama and Lakshmana then Rama shot his arrow at the demon and killed him. Then Rama saved Sita from Ravana brought her back to the father and Rama broke his arrow. Sita's father said who ever defeated the demon marries my daughter. Rama married Sita as they left the fathers kingdom. For more information on Rama's myth click here.



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