Who was Ram?

listen); Sanskrit: राम), Ram, Raman or Ramar, also known as Ramachandra (/ˌrɑːməˈtʃʌndrə/; IAST: Rāmacandra, Sanskrit: रामचन्द्र), is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being.

Who is God in Indonesia?

Sunda. According to Sunda Wiwitan beliefs of the Sundanese, a supreme god named Sang Hyang Kersa created the universe and also other gods such as Mother Goddess Batari Sunan Ambu and Batara Guru (identified as Shiva after the adoption of Hinduism).

Is Ram born in Indonesia?

The time of its composition is not correctly known but it is placed some time between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE. The existence of Ram as a historical figure is supported by similar folk narratives even outside India, in countries such as Mongolia, Thailand and Indonesia. Ayodhya is invariably held as his birthplace.

Why Lord Ram temple in Aayodhya is revered in Indonesia?

AYODHYA: Lord Ram is revered in several countries, including Indonesia which has the largest Muslim population, and the temple here will serve as an inspiration for the entire humanity till eternity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.

Where is Lord Ram worshipped?

Lord Ram is worshipped across the globe. In Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, there exists the worship of Ram through Swarnadeep Ramayana and Yogeshwar Ramayana. He is worshipped in Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and even in Iran and China.

Where is Ram Janambhoomi?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs the ground breaking ceremony during the Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of Ram temple, at Ram Janambhoomi site in Ayodhya on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. – PIB

What is the cultural significance of Ram Rama?

Rama was one of many ideas and cultural themes adopted, others being the Buddha, the Shiva and host of other Brahmanic and Buddhist ideas and stories. In particular, the influence of Rama and other cultural ideas grew in Java, Bali, Malaya, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.