Ramchaura Mandir

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Ramchaura Mandir
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′N 85°13′E / 25.667°N 85.217°E / 25.667; 85.217
Architecture
Type	Indian
Sacred place related to the Rama's Journey in Mithila

The Ramchaura Mandir is a Hindu temple in the city of Hajipur, Bihar, India. Dedicated to the god Rama, it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar.

According to local folklore, Rama is believed to have visited this place on his way to Janakpur; leaving his footprints here, which are worshiped as the central icon.^[1]

The Ramchaura Mandir celebrates Rama 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 the Patna Museum.^[2]

Chaura is a Bhojpuri language word which means orchid.

According to local legend, the god Rama had got his Mundan (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 the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April). A popular fair is also organised here on Rama Navami.

Bael is taken as prasad on the eve of Rama Navami.

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  Footage marks of God Shree Ram.
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  Ramchaura Mandir View.
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  Ramchaura Mandir (Closeview)
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  Ramchaura Mandir Entrance(old)

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