Jai Siya Ram
Hindu expression in praise of Rama and Sita
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Jai Siya Ram or Jai Siyaram (IAST: Jaya Siyā Rāma) is a Hindi expression, translating as "Victory to Sita and Rama".[1] Siya is a regional variant of Sita.[2] Sociologist Jan Breman states that it was used as "a greeting of welcome in the countryside since time immemorial".[3]
Usage
Jai Siya Ram is used while worshipping Rama and Sita. It is often used during the recital of Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas, especially the Sundara Kanda.[4][5] Many devotional songs with the theme Jai Siya Ram have been sung by singers such as Jagjit Singh, Mohammed Rafi, among others.[6][7][8] Similar songs have been sung in various regional languages.[9] The chants of Jai Siya Ram are very common in religious places and gatherings, for example, the Kumbh Mela.[10][11]