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The birth of Lord Ram or Ramchandra the seventh incarnation of Vishnu, is the significance of this festival. On the ninth day of the first fortnight of Chaitra or Ugadi, Dashrath's wife Kaushalya gave birth to Ram. The celebration of this festival in year 2007 on the 27th of March. Ayodhya, Ujjain and Rameshwaram are the centers of pilgrimage during this festival. People burn effigies of Ravana and chant Jai Shri Ram and also listen to the scriptures from Ramcharitmanas. Cradles of Lord Ram, idols and posters of Ram and Sita and also Laxman and Hanuman along with sweets and dry fruits hampers are gifts for this occasion. Corporation can gift for promotional purposes on this occasion.
 
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