The Ramchaura Mandir is a Hindu temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar, India.
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Dedicated to the god Rama, it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar.
Ramchaura Mandir | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Vaishali |
Deity | Rama |
Festivals | Rama Navami |
Location | |
Location | Rambhadra, Hajipur |
State | Bihar |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 25°40′N 85°13′E / 25.667°N 85.217°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Indian |
According to local folklore, Rama is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur; leaving his footprints here, which are worshiped as the central icon.
The Ramchaura Mandir celebrates Rama Navami, the birth anniversary of Rama. A small fair is also organised on the eve of Rama Navami.
Archeological objects excavated from Ramchaura are kept at the Patna Museum.
Chaura is a Bhojpuri language word which means orchid.
According to local legend, the god Rama had got his Mundan (first haircut ceremony) done here.
The footprints of Rama are worshipped here. This footprint is at the altitude of 45 m from ground.
"Bari Sangat" and "Chhoti Sangat" is also situated near the temple. During ancient period many Saints, Mahatmas and Yogi used to visit these "Sangats" and offered prayer.
Rama Navami, celebrating the birth of Rama, is the chief temple festival. The festival is celebrated annually in the ninth day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April). A popular fair is also organised here on Rama Navami.
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