Ram Navami is observed with great fervour and devotion across India and among Hindu communities worldwide. The day marks the birth of Lord Ram and will be celebrated on April 17, 2024.
Ram Navami, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Month in the Hindu lunar calendar. The auspicious occasion coincides with the final day of Chaitra Navratri. On the 9th Day of Navratri, people worship Maa Durga and her incarnation Maa Siddhidatri
Date And Shubh Muhurat
Ram Navami is observed with great fervour and devotion across India and among Hindu communities worldwide. Temples dedicated to Lord Rama are decorated elaborately, and special prayers and bhajans are sung in their honour. This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 17. According to Drik Panchang, Navami Tithi starts at 01:23 PM on April 16 and ends at 03:14 PM on April 17.
Significance
The day marks the birth of Lord Rama. Considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalaya of Ayodhya. According to Hindu beliefs, the epic tale of Ramayana depicts the triumph of good over evil with Lord Rama defeating the demon king Ravana and rescuing his wife Sita, who had been abducted. Lord Ram’s life serves as a moral compass for humanity, emphasising principles such as truth, loyalty and duty towards family and society.
Rituals
- On this day, a special Puja is dedicated to Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman and Lord Hanuman.
- Devotes offer fruits, sweets and other auspicious items while chanting Mantras.
- Devotional songs, bhajans, and kirtans are performed, invoking the divine blessings of Lord Ram
- Many devotees also observe fast on Ram Navami, abstaining from food or consuming only Sativk (pure) foods. The fast is typically broken after performing the evening puja.
- People visit local temples dedicated to Lord Ram and participate in the grand celebrations and rituals organised by the temple authorities.