Banks in several states will remain closed on the occasion of Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama. According to the official holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India, both public and private sector banks will remain closed in cities such as Ahmedabad, Belapur, and Bhopal, among others. Hindu devotees will gather at Rama temples around India to celebrate this important festival, which falls on April 17 this year. Check out the full list of cities where banks will be closed for Ram Navami 2024.
Ram Navami: A Hindu Festival Celebrating Lord Rama's Birth
Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival, commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, usually in April.
Significance and Celebrations:
Ram Navami is a joyous occasion for Hindus, who believe that Lord Rama's birth brought prosperity, righteousness, and justice to the world. Devotees gather at Rama temples to offer prayers, listen to religious discourses, and perform rituals. The festival is marked by processions, chanting of devotional songs, and distribution of sweets.
Banks Closed on Ram Navami 2024:
According to the official holiday list released by the Reserve Bank of India, banks in several states will remain closed on April 17, 2024, for Ram Navami.
Cities Where Banks Will Be Closed:
FAQs:
1. Why is Ram Navami celebrated? A: Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
2. When is Ram Navami 2024? A: Ram Navami 2024 falls on April 17.
3. Which cities will have banks closed for Ram Navami? A: Banks in cities such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and others will be closed. (See the list above for all cities.)
4. What is the significance of Lord Rama? A: Lord Rama is revered as an embodiment of righteousness, courage, and devotion. He is believed to have established the principles of dharma and defeated the demon king Ravana.
5. How is Ram Navami celebrated? A: Ram Navami is celebrated with processions, prayers at Rama temples, distribution of sweets, and chanting of devotional songs.
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