Rama Navami
GujaratiAlso known as: Sri Rama Navami, Ram Jayanti, Chaitra Shukla Navami
Rama Navami
About Rama Navami
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in Chaitra. It falls on the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
In Gujarat, temples of Lord Rama are decorated and special pujas are performed. Devotees read the Ramayana and chant Rama mantras throughout the day.
The festival commemorates the birth of Maryada Purushottam Rama, the ideal man who exemplified duty, righteousness, and devotion.
Rama Navami is also celebrated as the wedding anniversary of Rama and Sita. Community feasts and cultural programmes are organised.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a partial fast, consuming only fruits and milk.
- Wake early and take a ritual bath.
- Observe a partial fast.
- Visit Rama temple for puja.
- Recite Ramayana.
- Break the fast after evening puja.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the puja area and set up the altar.
- Place the Rama-Sita idol.
- Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets.
- Light incense and diyas.
- Chant Rama mantras and recite Ramayana.
- Distribute prasad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
On Chaitra Sud Navami, usually in March or April.
It celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the ideal man and avatar of Vishnu.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
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Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.