Hindus celebrate 'Ram Navami' - In Pictures

Hindu devotees celebrate the festival of Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Rama on Wednesday.

According to the Hindu legend, Rama was born as an incarnation of Vishnu (a part of the divine trinity of Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara - creator, protector and destroyer).

It is believed that Rama was born to eradicate evil from the earth. His saga is depicted in the Ramayana scripture.

Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the moonlit fortnight in the Chaitra as per Hindu almanac, which usually coincides with the spring season and falls in the month of March or April.

Most people consider it an auspicious day and some even observe a strict fast on the day.

They believe that fasting will secure them a place in heaven. It is also observed as a day of thanks giving.

'Ram Navami celebrates not just the birth of Lord Ram, but represents the birth of justice, establishment of the rule of law and places an emphasis on family duties,' explained Braja Hari Das, president of ISKCON's Juhu branch.