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Ram Navami Puja Date and Time: Ram Navami is a significant Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, who is revered as a symbol of virtue, righteousness, and the ideal human being, earning the title Maryada Purushottam.
Lord Shri Ram was born in the afternoon, and as a result, he was worshipped during the same time on the Ram Navami tithi. Devotees visit temples, offer prayers, perform rituals, fast, and chant mantras to seek blessings and enlightenment from Lord Ram on this day.
Ram Navami is widely celebrated among Hindus across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and globally. Here’s everything you need to know, from the puja muhurat to timings, vidhi, and traditions to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama and seek his blessings.
Marking the conclusion of the Chaitra Navratri festival, nine days of fasting and worship dedicated to the goddess Durga, the final ninth day of Navratri, Ram Navami this year, will coincide with it.
As per the Drik Panchang, the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month will begin at 1:23 pm on April 16th, 2024, and end at 3:15 pm on April 17th.
Hence, this year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, coinciding with Udaya Tithi. The auspicious time for worship on this day is from 11:03 a.m. to 1:36 p.m., with Lord Shri Ram’s birth taking place at 12:21 p.m.
Ram Navami is a celebration of devotion, righteousness, and the triumph of good over evil. Lord Rama is revered for his virtues and is considered to be the embodiment of dharma, or righteousness.
The festival provides an opportunity for devotees to express their devotion to Lord Rama and seek his blessings. On Ram Navami, special worship is conducted for Lord Rama, along with Mother Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman Ji.
The festival is observed with special prayers, bhajans (devotional songs), and more, signifying the celebration of virtue and dharma, spiritual renewal, unity and brotherhood, fostering peace and harmony.
The festival of Rama Navami is a significant celebration for Hindus around the world, marked by great reverence and devotion. On the day of Rama Navami, it is recommended to wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean clothes to maintain purity.
After cleaning the place of worship, one should take a pledge to fast and begin the worship of Lord Ram with the necessary materials. The worship process involves installing the idols of Lord Ram, Mother Sita, Brother Lakshman, and Lord Hanuman, followed by performing Shodashopachar puja with roli, sandalwood, incense, flowers, garland, perfume, and other offerings.
It is essential to use basil leaves and lotus flowers in the worship of Lord Ram. During the puja, one can recite the Ramcharitmanas, Ramayana, and Ramrakshastotra as per their wish. The puja culminates with an aarti of Lord Ram, Mother Sita, and Hanuman ji, followed by the distribution of prasad to all present.
