Festival

Ram Navami

राम नवमी

The birth of Shri Rama at midday on Chaitra Shukla Navami: a day of devotion to dharma.

Next Ram Navami · New DelhiThu, 15 Apr 2027 · tithi Thu 11:04 → Thu 13:38in 192 days

Why it matters

Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Shri Rama, traditionally at midday on the ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra. It also completes Chaitra Navratri.

Devotees read from the Ramayana, sing bhajans and offer a simple puja at the madhyahna (midday) hour. Many keep a light fast until noon and share panakam, a cooling jaggery drink, as prasad.

Rama is honoured as the embodiment of maryada, steadfast and gentle adherence to dharma. The day invites you to reflect on one way you can live your values more fully.

A fast is optional. Skip if pregnant, unwell, diabetic or on medication; a light sattvic meal is a complete observance too.

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Simple home ritual

Clean your altar and set a picture of Shri Rama.
At midday, light a lamp, offer flowers and read a few verses of the Ramayana.
Chant 'Shri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama' for one round.
Share panakam or a simple sweet as prasad.

You will need

A ghee diya
Flowers
Jaggery, water and a pinch of cardamom for panakam

What can I do?

1
Chant Rama's name or the Hare Krishna maha-mantra
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
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A day of truthful, kind speech
A day of truthful, kind speech
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Upcoming dates

Apr15Ram Navami11:04 – 13:38