The devotional life surrounding Rama is woven through the Hindu ritual calendar in a series of festivals that recall and re-enact key moments of the Ramayana. Foremost among these is Rama Navami, observed on the ninth day of the month of Chaitra, which celebrates the divine birth of Rama. On this day, devotees fast, chant prayers, visit temples, and engage in recitation of the Ramayana, especially those portions that narrate Rama’s early life. In some regions, extended periods such as Ramayana Week or an entire month are devoted to daily reading and exposition of the epic, allowing the narrative to permeate both household and temple life. These observances keep Rama’s character and ideals at the center of spiritual reflection, not merely as mythology but as a living guide to dharma. Another cluster of festivals centers on Rama’s victory over Ravana and his triumphant return to Ayodhya. Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami or Rama Vijayotsava, commemorates the defeat of Ravana and the triumph of righteousness over unrighteousness. Public celebrations often include dramatic performances of the Ramayana (Ramlila) and the burning of effigies of Ravana and his kin, symbolizing the destruction of evil tendencies. Closely linked is Diwali, which in many traditions celebrates Rama’s return to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile and his coronation as king. The lighting of lamps, fireworks, and festive worship express joy at the restoration of rightful order and the return of light after a long period of darkness. The devotional landscape also includes festivals that highlight other figures and episodes connected with Rama. Hanuman Jayanti, while focused on Hanuman, is deeply intertwined with the Ramayana through recitations and the celebration of Hanuman’s unwavering devotion to Rama. Sita Navami or Sita Jayanti honors the birth of Sita and often involves worship of Rama and Sita together as the ideal divine couple, accompanied by readings from relevant sections of the Ramayana. In some regions, additional observances such as Vivah Panchami, Kartik Purnima, and temple-specific annual festivals and processions further embed the Ramayana narrative into communal memory, with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman carried in procession and honored through music, discourse, and ritual. Beyond these major occasions, the Ramayana continues to shape everyday religious practice through continuous observances. Weekly fasts, monthly Ekadashi practices, and daily evening readings in many homes and temples ensure that the story of Rama is not confined to a few grand festivals but becomes a