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This figure is the dedicatee of the Pancharatna Kritis (“PUN-chuh-rut-nuh KRIT-tees”) and other Telugu-language Carnatic songs by Tyāgarāja (10[1])(“TYAH-guh-rah-juh”). An Avadhī (“UH-vuh-dee”)-language poem about this figure is staged during a nine-night festival to Durgā founded by this figure (10[1])called Navarātrī. A devotee of this figure is honored in a chālīsā by Tulsīdās. (10[1])Effigies of this figure’s enemies are burned on Dashahrā (“DUH-sheh-rah”) or Vijayadashamī (“VIJ-juh-yuh-DUH-shuh-mee”) after folk reenactments of this figure’s life called līlā. In March or April, this figure’s Navamī celebrates his birth to Dasharatha and Kausalyā (“KAW-sull-yah”). In a fall festival, Hindus light dīyās on their doorsteps to guide this figure home. This figure’s return with his brother and wife to Ayodhyā (“uh-YOAD-yah”) is celebrated during Diwālī. For 10 points, name this seventh avatar of Vishṇu, who is often depicted with Lakshmaṇa (“LUCK-shmuh-nuh”) and Sītā. ■END■

ANSWER: Rāma [accept Rāma Navamī; accept Rāmlīlā; accept Rāmcharitmānas; prompt on Vishnu]
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Vinu HariharBerkeley CBerkeley A3310
Michał GerasimiukStanford AStanford B4710