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| Ramchaura Mandir | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Vaishali |
| Deity | Rama |
| Festivals | Rama Navami |
| Location | |
| Location | Rambhadra,Hajipur |
| State | Bihar |
| Country | India |
  Location in Bihar | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°40′N85°13′E / 25.667°N 85.217°E /25.667; 85.217 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Indian |
| Sacred place related to theRama's Journey in Mithila | |
TheRamchaura Mandir is aHindu temple in the city ofHajipur, Bihar,India. Dedicated to the godRama, it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar.
According to local folklore, Rama is believed to have visited this place on his way toJanakpur; leaving his footprints here, which are worshiped as the central icon.[1]
The Ramchaura Mandir celebratesRama 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 thePatna Museum.[2]
Chaura is aBhojpuri language word which means orchid.
According to local legend, the godRama had got hisMundan (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 theHindu month ofChaitra (March-April). A popular fair is also organised here on Rama Navami.
Bael is taken asprasad on the eve of Rama Navami.
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