Sita Navami
festivalsQuick Overview
- Date in 2046
- Monday, May 14, 2046
- Tithi
- Vaisakha Shukla Navami (Purnimanta)
- Tithi begins / ends
- 02:55 AM, May 14 to 12:41 AM, May 15
- Lunar month
- Vaisakha · Shukla Paksha
Sita Navami
Monday, May 14, 2046
Lunar Month: Vaisakha
Sita Navami at a Glance
Sita Navami is fixed by the lunar calendar to Vaisakha Shukla Navami, the 9th tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight of Vaisakha.
- Tithi rule
- Vaisakha Shukla Navami (Purnimanta)Shukla NavamiVaisakha month
- Tithi swami and group
- Durga · Rikta Tithi
Panchanga on This Day
Sita Navami · May 14, 2046
About Sita Navami
Sita Navami, also known as Janaki Navami, celebrates the birth of Goddess Sita, the divine consort of Lord Rama and the ideal of feminine virtue, purity, and steadfast devotion. It falls on the Navami (ninth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the lunar month of Vaishakha, usually in April or May.
Sita is believed to have been discovered by King Janaka while he was ploughing a field in Mithila. He raised her as his own daughter, and she later became known as Janaki, Vaidehi, and Maithili. Her life exemplifies unwavering devotion to her husband, compassion for all beings, and courage in adversity.
On this day, devotees worship Sita along with Rama and Lakshmana, fast, recite the Ramayana, and pray for a happy, virtuous family life. It is considered especially auspicious for married women seeking conjugal bliss and prosperity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The fast is observed for marital happiness, family welfare, and the blessings of Sita-Rama.
- Wake early, bathe, and make a sankalpa to observe the fast for the well-being of family and spouse.
- Fast from sunrise to sunset, consuming only fruits and milk if a complete fast is not possible.
- Visit a Rama-Sita temple or set up an altar with images of Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana.
- Recite the Ramayana, especially the Bal Kanda and Ayodhya Kanda, and sing bhajans glorifying Sita-Rama.
- Offer yellow or red flowers, kheer, fruits, and tulasi leaves to the deities.
- Break the fast after evening arati and distribute prasad to family and guests.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean the altar and install the images facing east or north.
- Offer water, milk, or panchamrit abhisheka to the deities.
- Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum; adorn with flowers and tulasi.
- Light incense and lamp; offer bhoga of kheer and fruits.
- Recite the Ram Stuti or Sita-Rama hymns.
- Perform arati and distribute prasad.
Vrat Katha: The Discovery of Sita
King Janaka of Mithila was ploughing a field to prepare for a great sacrifice when his plough struck a large golden casket. Inside lay a beautiful baby girl, radiant like the goddess Lakshmi herself.
Overjoyed, Janaka and his queen Sunayana adopted the child and named her Sita, because she was found in the furrow (sita). She grew up to be a woman of unparalleled virtue and beauty, destined to become the consort of Lord Rama and an eternal symbol of devotion and purity.
Sita Navami: Frequently Asked Questions
Vaisakha Shukla Navami; its swami is Durga, a Rikta Tithi.
Shukla Navami: 02:55 AM, Mon, May 14, 2046 to 12:41 AM, Tue, May 15, 2046 (IST).
It falls on the Navami of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha.
They seek Sita's blessings for marital harmony, longevity of their husbands, and virtuous family life.
Kheer, yellow flowers, tulasi leaves, and fruits are traditional offerings.
Festivals in the Same Lunar Month
Vaisakha
Note: times are shown with their date; a Panchang day runs from sunrise to sunrise.
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