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Rama

राम
Also known as: Rāmacandra, Maryādāpuruṣottama, Dāśarathi, Sītāpati

About

The Prince of Ayodhya avatar. Seventh of the Dashavatara. Hero of the Ramayana. Embodiment of dharma, righteousness, and ideal kingship. Destroyed the demon Ravana. Central figure of Ramayana and Rama worship.

Attributes

RighteousnessDharmaKingshipDevotionCompassion

Symbols

Bow (Kodanda)ArrowCrownRama Setu
Consort
Sita

Associated Mantras

Om Rāmāya namaḥ
Rama Taraka Mantra (Sri Rama Jaya Rama)
Ram Raksha Stotra
Ramayana

Festivals

Rama NavamiVijayadashami (Dussehra)Deepavali (return to Ayodhya)

Scriptures

Ramayana (Valmiki)Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas)Adhyatma RamayanaPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaSoutheast Asia

Iconography

Blue or dark complexion, standing with bow and arrow. Often depicted with Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman. Royal attire, crown, and serene expression.