Sita Jayanti, also known as Janaki Navami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Sita, the consort of Lord Rama. Sita is a central figure in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The festival usually falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha, which typically corresponds to April or May in the Gregorian calendar.
Devotees observe this day with various rituals, prayers, and festivities. The celebrations include recitation of the Ramayana, bhajans (devotional songs), and visits to temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Sita. Devotees may also fast, perform puja (worship), and engage in charitable activities on this auspicious day.
The story of Sita's birth is often narrated during Sita Jayanti. According to the Ramayana, she was found by King Janaka while plowing the field, and her name "Sita" is derived from the Sanskrit word for furrow. Sita is revered for her unwavering devotion to Lord Rama and her virtues of purity and patience.
The celebration of Sita Jayanti varies in different regions and communities, but the essence of the festival lies in honoring and remembering the significance of Sita's role in the Ramayana and her devotion to Lord Rama.
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