Chaitra Shukla Navami
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. It is the culmination of the spring nine-night festival of the Devi.
2026
Thursday, 26 March 2026
2027
Thursday, 15 April 2027
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Significance
Rama is revered as the ideal of dharma: the righteous king of the Ramayana. His birth at noon is the festival’s focal moment, celebrated as the appearance of righteousness in the world.
How Ram Navami is observed
Devotees fast, read or hear the Ramayana, and celebrate Rama’s birth at midday with bhajans and the rocking of a cradle bearing the infant Rama. Ayodhya, his birthplace, holds the grandest observance.
FAQ
Whose birth does Ram Navami mark?
Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana, born at noon on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
How does Ram Navami relate to Chaitra Navratri?
It is the ninth and final day of the spring Chaitra Navratri.
How is the day observed?
With fasting, recitation of the Ramayana, and celebration of Rama’s birth at midday with bhajans and a ceremonial cradle.
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