Birthday of Lord Rama

Join us for the Rama Navami Festival "Birth of Our Dear Lord Rama". Come and worship our beautiful deities, sing some bhajans, partake in the Lunch Prasad and get inspired. All are welcome. Please bring flowers, fruits, Sweets, and any other offerings that you would like to offer to the Lord.

Parents Program

10.00 AM - Pooja
10.30 AM - Fancy Dress by Balavihar
10.45 AM - Presentation by Chyks (Talk on Rama Navami)
11.00 AM - Drama/Dance by Balavihar
11.20 AM - Bhajans by Devotees
11.50 AM - Chanting of Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama
11.55 AM - Meditation on Lord Rama
12.00 Noon - Maha Arati & Prasad (Lunch) & Rocking of the cradle

Children's Program (Simultenous program to adult program)

10.00AM - Pooja (Children's Room)
10.15AM - Preparation for Fancy Dress
10.30 AM - Fancy Dress Presentation
10.45 AM - Video
11.10 AM - Lord Rama's Games & Bhajans
12.00 Noon - Maha Arati (join the parents) & Prasad (Lunch)

What to Bring?

* Flowers, Sweet & savory Prasad for offering
* Any other offerings
* You are welcome to bring your little Rama deities (please bring only small deities)
* Bring your kids and even yourself dressed up like Rama, Sita, Hanuman, Bharatha, Shatrugna, Kaushalya mata, King Dhasharatha, Sugriva etc

What to do during the day?

Try to wake up early before sunrise, clean your altar, light the lamp and offer flowers to the Lord, try to eat minimal (fast completely if you can, otherwise drink/eat just milk, water & bananas (fruits) only during meal times). Refrain from unneccessary talk (try to maintain mouna) throughout the day till midnight, contemplate on the lord's name or a verse from the scriptures. Rama Navami is the most auspicious day and Lord's grace is at the highest. Try to gain as much of that grace thru the above practise.

Special Note

* Please refrain from talking during the program, try to observe silence and enjoy the vibrations of the Ashram and the festival.
* Please come in traditional clothes (if possible).
* Sponsors are welcome as the program is given to all devotees at no cost (Free), please contact Dr Rahul Suri on on (02)9440 5248.