Ram Navami

In Goa, a number of temples are dedicated to Shri Rama, such as in Pilgao(Bicholim), Cuncolim(Salcete), Colvale(Bardez), Diva(Tiswadi), Gimone(Bicholim), Ramnathi(Ponda), Partagal(Canacona), Varunapuri(Vasco) and the Bhumika Vetal temple of Paliem which is celebrated with religious fervor and cultural activities. A special type of Prasad called Suntha( ginger powder with sugar) is prepared and distributed among all devotees. In most of the temples the birth ceremony of Shri Ram which is an idol of infant Rama is put into a well decorated cradle and while swinging it, lullabies praising infant Ram will be sung by the folk artists.