Ram Navami in United States
Date: 26 March 2026
Introduction
USA celebrates Ram Navami at major Hindu temples across New York, California, Texas, Georgia. Large Indian diaspora maintains traditional Rama worship through 9-day Navaratri programs, abhishekam, Ramayana parayanam, and community celebrations nationwide.
History
Ram Navami established with USA's Indian immigration since 1965. Hindu Temple Society of North America (Flushing) serves primary East Coast venue while BAPS Swaminarayan complexes organize supplementary West Coast celebrations.
Rituals
- Rama Parivar abhishekam with panchamrit
- Valmiki Ramayana parayanam (9 days)
- Rama Taraka Mantra homam
- Rama Sahasranama archana
- Pattabhishekam celebrations
Events
- Hindu Temple Society Flushing NY Ram Navami Mahotsavam:
9-day celebration March 19-26 with daily Valmiki Ramayana parayanam, Rama Abhishekam, Jatakarma, Dolotsavam, culminating in Rama Pattabhishekam.26 March 2026 9:00 AM EST - 26 March 2026 12:00 PM EST
- BAPS Houston Texas Ram Navami Celebration:
Grand temple abhishekam with community program and prasad distribution.26 March 2026 10:00 AM CST - 26 March 2026 1:00 PM CST
- ISKCON Silicon Valley Ram Navami Festival:
West Coast celebration with akhand path and bhajans.26 March 2026 10:00 AM PST - 26 March 2026 1:00 PM PST
Major Cities
New York City
Flushing Hindu Temple hosts East Coast primary celebration.
Houston
BAPS mandir serves Texas Hindu community.
San Francisco Bay Area
ISKCON and Sri Venkateswara temples coordinate California celebrations.
Atlanta
Georgia Venkateswara Temple hosts southern US programs.
FAQ
Where is USA's prominent East Coast Ram Navami temple?
Hindu Temple Society of North America Flushing NY hosts 9-day Mahotsavam.
What is the Flushing temple program schedule?
Daily Valmiki Ramayana parayanam, Rama Abhishekam March 26 at 9:00 AM EST.
Which West Coast temples celebrate Ram Navami?
ISKCON Silicon Valley and Sri Venkateswara temples host California programs.