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EPIC OF RAMAYANA : PRIDE OF HINDUISM

Introduction

The place where Lord Ram was born. That place is in Shri Ramlala Temple, Ayodhya. The idol of Ramlala, the child form of Sri Ram installed in Ayodhya is being worshipped. In this context, a special cover has been issued from Allahabad as on 13th November 2020.

HISTORY OF RAM NAVAMI

Birth Day of Lord Ram - Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. It is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra month (the first month in the Hindu lunar calendar). Lord Rama is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Hindus celebrate this day by going to temples, observing fasts and seeking Lord Rama's blessings.

Nepal issued stamps on birth of Lord Rama as on 18th April 1967.

Mata Kaushalya Temple

Kaushalya was senior wife of Dasharatha and mother of Lord Ram. Mata Kaushalya Mandir is the only temple in the world dedicated to Mata Kaushalya, it is located at Chandkhuri village in Raipur district (Chhattisgarh). Department of Post issued a special cover as on 22nd January 2024.

Sita-Ram Marriage Place

According to Valmiki Ramayana, Sita was born in Janakpur. Sita-Ram Vivah Mandap is located in Janakpur (Nepal) where Lord Rama was married.

Nepal stamps, Date of issue 11th December 1991

Sita Amman temple is the only Hindu Temple which dedicated to Princess Sita in Sri Lanka. This is one of the important Ramayana related places of Sri Lanka. Sita Amman Temple is located in Nuwara Eliya. Sita Eliya area (10 Min drive from Nuwara Eliya Town) close to Ashoka Vatika (This Ashoka Vatika has converted as a Hakgala Botanic Gardens Sri Lank). According to the epic of Ramayana it is the believed that Hanuman Ji burnt this area before he left Sri Lanka. The foot prints of Lord Hanuman’s can be seen even today close to the stream close to the Sita Amman Temple.

Sri Lanka Post issued a Special Cover as on 23rd April 2023

The Ramayana is one of the epics in Asian folklore. Ramayana has been written in different ways in different languages. The Ramayana in Laos is described as the past life of a Buddhist. Theatrical staging of Ramayana is very popular in Laos and is performed as a form of entertainment as well as moral and spiritual guidance.

In 1955, Laos released a set of 6 stamps on Ramayana depicting Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman.

Lord Rama (Lao: Phra Lam)

Lord Rama and his wife Sita (Lao: Phra Lam and Nang Sida)
Hanuman : The Monkey god, Servant of Ram 
Ravana : King of the demons (Lao Thtsakan) 

Lord Ram with Bow

About Ram's Bow - This was the most powerful weapon made from the Rishi Dadhichi's bones. The holder of this bow was invincible. Much more powerful than vajra, was given to Lord Vishnu to protect Dharma. Later Lord Rama had this bow during his incarnation. This powerful bow was used to slay the great demon Kumbhkarana and demon King Ravana.

Indonesia Post issued special edition of 4000 Miniature Sheets on occasion of "BALIPHEX 2021", Date of issue 3rd December 2021

The Ramayana epic tells that Hanuman and the monkeys had to build bridge across the sea to move to Lanka in order to rescue Nang Sida. The mermaid Nang Matsa received order from her father Thotsakan, the demon, to disturb the building. When the fish started to remove the bridge stones, Hanuman tried to prevent them and fought the mermaid underwater. During the duel she fall in love with him and ordered to stop destroy the bridge.

Laos stamps, Date of issue 5th February 1971

Phra Lak Phra Lam in Lao Epic of Ramayana. Date of issue 26th March 1969

Lakshmana - Son of King Dasharatha and Brother of Lord Ram.

Thailand-Indonesia joint issue in which Ramayana drama has been presented. Date of issue 5th May 2016

Indonesia stamps, Date of issue 31st August 1971

The third book of Valmiki's Ramayana, Aranyakanda, describes the deer as follows, Had it not been for the golden deer, the golden kingdom of Lanka would not have burned. According to mythology, this deer was actually a demon, Called Maricha, Maricha was tasked with taking Rama and Lakshmana away from Sita so that Ravana could swoop in and take a helpless Sita a thousand miles away to his kingdom, Lanka. So Maricha took the form of a beautiful golden deer, and grazed near Rama's hermitage so that Sita could see him. Maricha gambled with Rama far away from the hermitage and finally, after a long chase, killed the deer, what else, but a golden arrow dying Maricha shouted, O Sita. Hey Lakshmana. Imitated in Ram's voice. Far away in the ashram, a terrified Sita fell prey to this trick and asked Lakshmana to go in search of Rama. With no one to protect her, Ravana appeared as a beggar and kidnapped her and hence Rama's fight for truth, justice and his beloved wife began.

Thailand stamps, Date of issue 6th October 1996

Laos Stamps depicting on Stage Drama of Ramayana, Date of issue 19th February 1962

Sri Kote Seetha Ramanjaneya temple situated on the banks of Tunga River in Shimoga City in Karnataka state of India. Shimoga has a special significance in the epic Ramayana, as it is believed to be the place where Lord Rama killed Maricha, who was in the guise of a deer. Sita, Ram, Laxman and Hanuman ji are worshiped here. This is the oldest Hanuman temple in the world. Karnataka Postal Circle Issued a Special Cover from Shivamogga as on 8th December 2018

Togo stamps on Ram Lakshman painting 1630-1638 AD, Date of issue 1st January 2013

Model of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi is a Symbolic place of 'Sanatan Sankriti'. Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple that is being built in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, according to the Ramayana the birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism. The temple construction is being supervised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. The ground-breaking ceremony was performed on 5 August 2020 by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi. India Post Issued My Stamp as on 5 August 2020 on this occasion.

Thailand issued a set of 4 stamps miniature sheet which depicted Rama meeting Sita, Ravana, Hanuman and Ram fighting Ravavana. Date of issue 3rd August 2005.

Exile of Lord Rama

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Hanuman Garhi is a 10th century temple located in Ayodhya. When Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after conquering Ravana, Hanumanji started living here. That is why it was named Hanumangarh or Hanuman Kot. From here Hanumanji used to protect Ramkot. In the main temple, Pawansut is seated on the lap of Mata Anjani. Ram Durbar is siting behind Shri Hanuman Ji. It is believed that only after visiting Lord Hanuman Ji, visit of all the temples in Ramkot are considered complete. This special cover released from Faizabad as on 20th October 2020 captures just that.

Ram ki Pauri Ayodhya was built in 1984-85. Devotees take a holy dip in the holy water of river Sarayu at Ram Ki Pauri. Lakhs of devotees come to Ram ki Pauri in the celebrations related to Shri Ram and on the day of Chhoti Deepawali, the people of Ayodhya celebrate the joy of coming to Ayodhya after Lord Shri Ram's victory in Lanka by holding a divine Deepotsav festival at this place.

My Stamp depicting on Deepotsav in Ayodhya, Date of issue 26th October 2019

Sant Goswami Tulsi Das ji composed Ram Charitra Manas. Tulsi Upvan located at Motijheel in Kanpur will now introduce the residents of Tretayug. It will give a pleasant experience to the culture lovers and Ram devotees. Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, Tretayug will be given live darshan through the first Ramayana theme park and laser light show. Recently, its script has been approved by the Divisional Commissioner after discussing with the litterateurs. Tulsi garden will also become a center of attraction for tourists.

Global Encyclopedia of Ramayana - Rama Culture is present in all tangible and intangible Heritage related to culture, art and life of the world continuously about 5000 years. From the dense forests of Honduras (Patal Lok) in Central America to the 5th century BC to Italy's Etruscan civilization, 2000 BC the authentic evidence of Ramayana culture is found in the Kurdish region of Belula-Iraq, and the Khamer culture in Southeast Asia in the 7th Century Valmiki Temple. Ram culture of all the languages and dialects of the world and India, inspiring the new generation in Ramlila, makes and rites etc. is also relevant in contemporary contexts.

Lord Rama on the cover of Thailand, which was released on United Nations Day 1981 May. Lord Rama's bow for the victory of truth over falsehood and efforts have been made to show the power of Lord Rama in the countries of the World.

Kodandarama Temple is situated in Gollala Mamidada village in Pedapudi Mandal of Kakinada district in Andhra Prades. This Hindu temple is dedicated to Rama. The construction of the temple began in 1889 by brothers Dwarampudi Subbi Reddy and Rami Reddy who donated land and built a small temple with wooden idols of Rama and Sita. Sri Rama Navami is the most prominent festival celebrated at the temple. It features an annual wedding ceremony of Rama and Sita.

Andhra Postal Circle issued a special cover as on 7th January 2022

The Ramraja temple is world famous Lord Ram temple situated in Orchha, Niwari District in Madhya Pradesh. Here Lord Ram is worshipped as a king in a palace. This temple build in the 16th century by Ganeshkunwari, wife of king Madhukar Shah of Orchha. It is believed that she was the one who brought Lord Ram from Ayodhya to Orchha. Ever today, like a king Lord Ram is given a guard of honor every day. Police personnel are designated as guards at the temple. The offerings to god and other facilities in the temple are also royal. Armed salute is given to Lord Ram every day. This special cover issued from Jabalpur as on 22nd January 2024.

Shri Ramalingeshwara group of temples, situated in Avani town of the Kolar district, Karnataka state. Ramalingeshwara temple build by the Kings of the Nolamba dynasty in the 11th Centure CE. There is a belief that saga Valmiki stayed in this place during the period of Sita's exile and the children Lava and Kusha were born here. This special cover issued Kolar during Kolarpex 2018.