The Birthday of Lord Sri Rama, the Avatar who was the embodiment of Righteousness is celebrated by Hindus as Sri Rama Navami. Ramnavami, the nine-day Hindu festival, celebrated in the month of April (Chaitra), when Lord Vishnu took the seventh Avatar as Lord Rama who was born to destroy the demon King Ravana.

According to Bhagawan, “Sri Ramachandra was born on a day when planet Shukra (Venus) enters Meena (Pisces). The month of His advent marks the beginning of spring (Vasanta Ritu). It is the time when the sun enters the Mesha Raashi (Aries)”.

Bhagawan says, “Sri Rama’s incarnation as a human being was for the purpose of promoting peace and happiness in the world. ‘Rama Vigrahavaan Dharmah’. Rama is the very embodiment of righteousness. It was as if righteousness itself has incarnated on earth. Dharma (righteousness) is inseparable.”

On this day, temples are decorated and the image of Lord Rama is richly adorned. Traditional worship begins with chanting of Vedic mantras propitiating Lord Vishnu, and offering flowers and fruit to the God. Satsangs (public gatherings) are organized to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama. Excerpts from the "Ramacharitamanas", praising Lord Rama, are recited. People of all castes and creeds participate in these gatherings to listen to the nectarous stories of the Divine Ruler of Ayodhya. Lord Rama's devotees, fast for nine days with fruit and milk, whilst some fast on the ninth day only.

Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, is the focus of great pomp and celebrations. A huge fair is organized for two days. Rath Yatras or 'chariot processions' of Lord Rama and his consort Sita, loyal brother Lakshmana and great devotee Hanuman, are taken out from many temples. Hanuman is worshipped for his unflinching devotion to Lord Rama..

“The name ‘Rama’ has a unique spiritual significance. ‘Ra’ represents the Paramatma. ‘Ma’ represents the individual soul, and ‘Aa’ brings the two together. The Divine name thus demonstrates the unifying principle.”

This festival in the Divine Presence in Prasanthi Nilayam or Trayee Brindavan assumes significance as Bhagawan dwells deep into the life and principles of Lord Rama thus erupting the nostalgic memoirs of Treta Yuga. Bhagawan comes out for coveted darshan with the accompaniment of Veda Chanting and Nadaswaram by students from the Institute. The Compassionate Lord walks into the rows of devotees, waving and blessing the thousands throng for a Divine glimpse. Students sing devotional songs and present programmes depicting various incidents from the epic Ramayana to the blessings of Bhagawan and appreciation of the devoted crowd.

During earlier times, the day was spent in prayer and Bhajans. The Bhajans both in the morning and evening would stretch over hours, as long as Bhagawan willed it to be. Many a time, Bhagawan would sit amidst students and devotees on a silken cushion and sing along with them, playing taal with such ease and consummate skill. Sometimes the eager devotees would be taken to the banks of the sacred Chitravathi in the evening and Swami would materialise the Prasad, Amrita. He would even pull idols of different deities out of the sands and gift them to devotees. Bhajans would be sung and the unforgettable day would remain ever fresh in the memory of His devotees. These were festive days spent in total bliss for he was always amidst His devotees.