What is Ramarcha Puja? How is it performed?

Ramarcha Puja

is one of the most sacred rituals in Hindu religion. According to Hindu religious texts, Ramarcha Puja includes recitation of '

Ram Katha

', '

Ram Dhun

' and worship of Lord Rama and his four incarnations (avatars). It is believed that devotees who perform Ramarcha Puja and worship Lord Rama with piety are blessed with fulfillment of their wishes.


How to perform Ramarcha Puja?
The first step is to set up Ramarcha puja vedi (platform) with rice, kumkum, diya (earthen pot lamp), oil, cotton, dhupbatti, flowers etc. After that, Lord Rama is bathed in a copper vessel using water & milk, and then vastr (dress) and jewellery is offered to the Lord Rama. Next, Lord Rama is worshiped with Vedic mantras and after that priest and devotees recite 'Ram Katha' and 'Ram Dhun' for hours.

After completion of Ramarcha Puja, Lord Hanuman is worshiped. The worship of Lord Hanuman includes installation of Lord Hanuman's 'pataka' (flag). Lord Hanuman, also known as Pavan Putra, is the foremost devotee of Lord Rama. It's said that those who worship Lord Hanuman achieve success, peace, happiness, strength and courage.