THOUSANDS of Hindus throughout Pomeroon-Supenaam converged at various temples on Saturday to mark the conclusion of the holy period Navraatri, and to celebrate the birth of Shri Ram known as Ramnavmi.

Ramnavmi coincides with the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is known as Maryada Purushottam, an embodiment of chivalry and virtue.

In Hinduism, Ramnavmi is one of the most important festivals and on the auspicious day, devotees chant the name of Rama and sing from the Ramayan, a holy scripture on the life of Sri Ram.

Lord Rama was born the eldest son of Kausalya and Dasharatha, king of Ayodhya. Rama is referred to in Hinduism as Maryada Purushottam, meaning the perfect man or lord of self-control or lord of virtue. His wife, Sita, is considered by Hindus to be an avatar of Lakshmi and the embodiment of a great woman.