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{{Infobox Hindu temple<br />
| name = Ramchaura Mandir<br />
| image = Ram_Charan.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = <br />
| map_type = India Bihar<br />
| map_caption = Location in Bihar<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|25|40|N|85|13|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| native_name = Lord Ram Temple<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Bihar]]<br />
| district = [[Vaishali district|Vaishali]]<br />
| location = Rambhadra, [[Hajipur]]<br />
| elevation_m = <br />
| deity = [[Lord Ram]]<br />
| festivals= <br />
| architecture = Indian<br />
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| inscriptions = <br />
| year_completed = During Ramayana Period (Exact date not known)<br />
| website = <br />
}}<br />
The '''Ramchaura Mandir''' is a [[Hindu]] [[Hindu temple|Temple]] in the city of [[Hajipur, Bihar]], [[India]]. Dedicated to [[Lord Rama]], it is located at Rambhadra near Helabazar, [[Hajipur]]. As per local folklore, it is said to have been in existence since [[Ramayana]] period and Lord Shri Ram is believed to have visited this place on his way to [[Janakpur]], where his footprints are worshiped.<ref>{{url|https://www.nativeplanet.com/hajipur/attractions/ramchaura-mandir/|about ramchaura mandir}}nativeplanet.com</ref> The Ramchaura Mandir has tradition of celebrating [[Rama Navami]], the birth anniversary of Rama, every year. A small fair is also organised on the eve of Rama Navami.<br />
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Archeological objects excavated from Ramchaura are kept at the [[Patna Museum]]<ref>{{cite news |title=President calls for research on artists |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-31/patna/27265268_1_patna-museum-museum-premises-relics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104055012/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-05-31/patna/27265268_1_patna-museum-museum-premises-relics |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 January 2014 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=31 May 2003 }}</ref><br />
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==Etymology==<br />
Chaura is a [[Bhojpuri language]] word which means orchid.<br />
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==Deity==<br />
The presiding deity of the temple is 'Lord Rama'. Rama Navami is celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm. It is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama to King [[Dasharatha]] and Queen [[Kausalya]] of [[Ayodhya]]. Ram is the 7th incarnation of the [[Dashavatara]] of [[Vishnu]]. The SreeRama Navami festival falls in the [[Shukla Paksha]] on the [[Navami]], the ninth day of the month of [[Chaitra]] in the [[Hindu calendar]]. Thus it is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha Navami, and marks the end of the nine-day Chaitra-Navratri celebrations.<br />
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==Significance of a Ramchaura Mandir==<br />
Lord Shri Ram Chandra, the legendary king of Ayodhya during his learning period had arrived here and had got his [[Chudakarana|Mundan]] (first [[head shaving]] ceremony) done. The temple hence was made on his footprints and this place has great religious value for the Hindu populace. This footprint is at the altitude of 45&nbsp;m from ground. Bael (Aegle marmelos) is taken as prashad on the eve of Rama Navami. "Bari Sangat" and "Chhoti Sangat" is also situated near this pious place. During ancient period many Saints, Mahatmas and Yogi used to visit these "Sangats" and offered prayer. A popular fair is also organised here on the occasion of [[Rama Navami]] every year.<br />
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The important celebrations on this day take place at [[Ayodhya]] (Uttar Pradesh), [[Bhadrachalam]] (Andhra Pradesh), Vayoor and Ramapada Temple, [[Rameswaram]] (Tamil Nadu), thronged by thousands of devotees. [[Rathayatra]]s, the chariot processions, also known as Shobha yatras of Rama, [[Sita]], [[Lakshmana]] and [[Hanuman]], are taken out at several places.<br />
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== Visiting the Temple ==<br />
There are various ways to reach the temple, most visitors approach the temple as they reach mahabir chowk. Rambhadra near Helabazar, [[Hajipur]] is located near the temple.<br />
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==Gallery (Ramchaura Mandir - Hajipur)==<br />
<gallery class="center"><br />
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Image:Ram_Charan_(new).jpg|Footage marks of God Shree Ram.<br />
Image:Ramchaura_Mandir_View.jpg|Ramchaura Mandir View.<br />
Image:Ramchaura_Mandir_closeview.jpg|Ramchaura Mandir (Closeview)<br />
Image:Ramchaura_Mandir_Entrance(old).jpg|Ramchaura Mandir Entrance(old)<br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of Hindu temples in India]]<br />
*[[Hajipur]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://wikimapia.org/843468/Ramchaura-Mandir Where is a Ramchaura Mandir?]<br />
*[https://www.panoramio.com/photo/62677273 Address: RAMCHAURA MANDIR, Rambhadra, Hajipur]<br />
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