According to Hindu mythology, Shri Rama was the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, who took human form to defeat the demon king Ravana and establish the rule of righteousness on earth.
Shri Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His birthplace is now known as the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.