Sita Jayanti
NepaliAlso known as: Sita Navami
Sita Jayanti
About Sita Jayanti
Sita Jayanti celebrates the birth of Goddess Sita, the divine consort of Lord Rama and an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in Baisakh (April-May).
Goddess Sita is revered as the ideal of wifely devotion, strength, and sacrifice in Hindu tradition.
Devotees observe fasting, recite the Ramayana, and perform special pujas at Rama and Sita temples.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Sita-Rama worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Recite the Ramayana and offer prayers to Goddess Sita.
- Visit temples for special pujas.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Sita-Rama puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Sita-Rama altar with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers and recite verses from the Ramayana.
- Perform aarti with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Goddess Sita is the divine consort of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, and the ideal of wifely devotion and strength.
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.
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