Chaitra (Navami, Shukla)Lord Rama (Maryada Purushottama)
Ram Navami
Ram Navami marks the auspicious birth of Maryada Purushottama Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, in Ayodhya.
Verified Timings
Puja Muhurat for Ram Navami (2026)
Date (2026)2026-03-27
Puja Time Window11:12 AM to 01:38 PM (Madhyahna)
Pradosh Kaal06:35 PM to 08:55 PM
Auspicious LagnaKarka Lagna (Moon's Sign)
Upcoming Dates Calendar (2025 - 2027)
| Year | Observed Date | Day & Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-04-06 | Chaitra (Navami, Shukla) |
| 2026 (Current) | 2026-03-27 | Chaitra (Navami, Shukla) |
| 2027 | 2027-04-15 | Chaitra (Navami, Shukla) |
Significance & History
Celebrated at midday (Madhyahna) with continuous recitation of Ramcharitmanas, Akhand Ramayan Path, and rocking the baby Rama in a cradle with joy and devotion.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
- Fast through the morning until Madhyahna (noon).
- Bathe the idol of infant Rama (Ram Lalla) with Panchamrit and fragrant water.
- Adorn the Lord with new yellow garments (Pitambara) and jewel garlands.
- Offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, Chandan tilak, and Dhup-Deep.
- At noon, blow the conch shell, ring bells, and sing 'Bhae Pragat Kripala'.
- Offer Panjiri, Panchamrit, and Kheer as Bhog.
- Recite Ram Raksha Stotra and conclude with Sri Ram Chandra Kripalu Bhaju Man Aarti.
Essential Puja Samagri List
✓Idol of Ram Lalla
✓Panchamrit & Ganga jal
✓Pitambara (yellow cloth)
✓Tulsi leaves (mandatory)
✓Saffron, Sandalwood paste, Akshat
✓Panjiri (sweet roasted coriander powder) and Panchamrit Bhog
Sacred Mantras for Chanting
Sri Rama Taraka Mantra
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम॥
Shri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama॥
Meaning: Victory to Lord Rama, glory and surrender to the Supreme Lord Rama.
❓ Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Ram Navami puja performed specifically at noon?
Valmiki Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas state that Lord Rama was born at midday when the Sun was at its peak in the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat under Punarvasu Nakshatra and Cancer Ascendant.