Ram Navami (IAST Rāma-navamī) (Devanāgarī: राम नवमी) is a Hindu festival, celebrating of the birth of Lord Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya, and a divine figure in Hinduism believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Dashera, (Dasara), also called Navaratri, is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. Unlike the festival of Dussera - "the festival of joy," this is celebrated for 10 days in some parts of the subcontinent. Navratri in Gujarat holds a special significance and the Rasa and Garba dances by men and women of all sects are done to please the Goddess.The Dashera in Gujarat are followed by 9 nights of singing and dancing.