राम नवमी
Ram Navami
The birthday of Lord Rama at noon on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
About Ram Navami
Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya at midday on Chaitra Shukla Navami. The main puja is done in the Madhyahna muhurat, the middle of the day.
Temples hold readings of the Ramayana, bhajans and a cradle ceremony for baby Rama. Ayodhya draws huge crowds, and many devotees keep a fast.
How to celebrate
Keep a fast or eat only fruit until the midday puja.
Do Rama puja in the Madhyahna muhurat with tulsi, flowers and panjiri.
Rock a small cradle with an idol of baby Rama.
Read the Bal Kand of the Ramayana or the Ram Raksha Stotra.
Questions
When is Ram Navami in 2026?
Ram Navami 2026 is on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Shukla Navami tithi begins at 11:49 AM on Thursday 26 March and ends at 10:07 AM on Friday 27 March IST.
What is the Ram Navami muhurat in 2026?
In New Delhi, the madhyahna puja muhurat is from 11:13 AM to 1:40 PM IST. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
Why is Ram Navami puja done at noon?
Rama is believed to have been born at midday. The Madhyahna muhurat is the most auspicious time for his worship.
Is Ram Navami part of Navratri?
Yes, it is the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
Around Ram Navami
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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