Sri Ram Navami Festival 2026
Date: 27 March 2026
Full Date
27 March 2026 Morning 6:00 AM – 27 March 2026 Evening 8:00 PM
Muhurat Timings in India
Rama Janma Kaal
The exact birth moment of Sri Rama during Madhyahna Muhurat: 11:08 AM to 1:39 PM on March 27, symbolizing divine manifestation of Vishnu’s seventh avatar.
27 March 2026 11:08 AM – 27 March 2026 1:39 PM
Ram Navami Processions
Devotees conduct grand Rathyatras across Ayodhya, Bhadrachalam, and Sitamarhi with chanting, bhajans, and enactments of Ram Leela.
27 March 2026 10:00 AM – 27 March 2026 6:00 PM
Introduction
Ram Navami, observed on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, celebrates the divine birth of Lord Rama, the embodiment of truth, virtue, and righteousness. It is one of the most revered Hindu festivals, symbolizing the victory of dharma over adharma, commemorated with great devotion across India.
Other Names
Rama Navami, Sri Ram Jayanti, Chaitra Navami
Pooja Vidhi
- Begin with prayers to Lord Ganesha for removal of obstacles.
- Place a Kalash filled with water, betel nuts, and mango leaves near Lord Rama’s idol or image.
- Offer fresh flowers, Tulsi leaves, fruits, and Panchamrit as naivedya.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or Rama Raksha Stotra during midday, the believed birth moment.
- Perform aarti at Madhyahna Muhurat (11:08 AM – 1:39 PM) and conclude with distributing prasad.
Rituals
- Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and clean their homes and altars.
- Install idols or pictures of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman for worship.
- Observe a day-long fast while chanting ‘Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram’.
- Recite Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas and perform bhajan-kirtans.
- Organize processions (Rath Yatra) with chanting of devotional songs and distribution of prasad.
Regional Highlights
- Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, hosts the most magnificent Ram Navami celebrations with river bathing, aarti, and temple processions.
- Bhadrachalam in Telangana observes Kalyanotsavam—symbolic marriage of Lord Rama and Sita.
- In South India, devotees observe the day with recitation of Ramayana prayers and community feasts.
- Temples in Maharashtra and Gujarat perform Ram Rajya Abhishek rituals invoking peace and righteousness.
History
According to the Ramayana, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Rama in the Treta Yuga to establish dharma on earth. Born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya, he is revered for his ideals of honor, courage, and compassion. Ram Navami marks both his divine birth and the principles of Ram Rajya—truth, peace, and justice.
Additional Information
- Ram Navami concludes the nine-day Chaitra Navratri and symbolizes harmony between devotion to Vishnu and Shakti.
- Observing a Ram Navami fast is said to bring inner peace, prosperity, and divine protection.
- Major temples across the world, including ISKCON centers, observe community readings of Ramayana and kirtans.