››› CHAITRA SHUDHA NAVAMI MAHA ABHISHEKA (Sri Rama Navami)
This is the auspicious day on which the Lord incarnated as Ramachandra. People also lovingly call Him as Maryada Purushottam, the epitome of all great qualities associated with a noble person. There is an additional reason for reverence towards this day. The Aradhane of Sri Kavindra teertha, one of the greatest pontiffs to adorn this Matha, also falls on Rama Navami. His Brindavana is located on the island of Navavrundavana, near the town of Anegundi in Karnataka. As a preparation to the abhisheka, various fruits from all over India are collected in advance. Thousands of people from all over the country congregate in NavavrundAvana to witness the abhisheka. It is an inspiring sight to see such a large assemblage of people, soaked in devotion, braving the blazing sun and ignoring all hardships, just to witness the ceremony. Even more inspiring is the devotion with which the swamijis perform the abhisheka and the grace and friendliness with which they distribute fruits and mantrAkshate and bless all the devotees.