The Ramanavmi (pronounced Ram Naumi) celebration observes the birth of Lord Rama. Lord Rama exemplifies high moral values. He overcame great difficulties which is depicted in the famous Indian epic The Ramayana. The beautiful stories of Lord Rama show how he is the perfect son, the perfect student, the perfect brother, the perfect husband, and the perfect king. He is the perfect teacher to society and if some these qualities were to be imbibed in our leaders then our world a very different place. The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others.

Ramanavmi is a nativity festival, a week after News Year's day, to celebrate the birth of Rama. In temples, a doll or coconut in a cot, with flowers, represents the baby Rama. The story of Rama's life is detailed in The Ramayana, written during the third century BC. On the island of Bali, enactment of the Ramayana, with silhouette puppets and in the famous Balinese dances, is a national pastime.