about ram

Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh region of India. Lord Ram incarnated on earth hundreds of thousands of years ago, during the treta yug. He was born at midday, on the 9th day of the bright half of the month of Chaitra.

Lord Ram was born to King Dasaratha and Queen Kaushaliya. King Dasaratha was married to three Queens, Kaushaliya mother of Lord Ram, Kaikai mother of Bharat and Sumitra mother of Laxman and Shatrughna. Lord Ram was the eldest brother.

The reason for the incarnation of Lord Ram was to kill the demon Ravana, who was causing havoc and distress to society. The conquest of Ravana re-established peace, righteousness and harmony on earth.

Lord Ram was married to Sita, the daughter of King Janaka. When offering his daughter in marriage, King Janaka had invited many kings and princes from far off places to his palace. Janaka had offered the hand of his daughter to the Prince that would break the mighty bow of Lord Shiva. Many Princes failed including the demon Ravana. Only Lord Ram was able to break the mighty bow of Lord Shiva and thus became Sita’s bridegroom