Ram Navami, the festival celebrating Lord Ram's birth, is observed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in Chaitra month, with significant traditions and rituals around it.
Ram Navami is celebrated in Hinduism as the birthday of Lord Ram. According to religious beliefs, it marks the day Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Chaitra. The festival has been observed across the country since that time, with devotees adhering to fasts, performing special rituals in temples, and engaging in devotional singing and storytelling about Lord Ram. It is believed that sincere worship on this day brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to one's life.
In 2026, Ram Navami will begin on March 26 at 11:48 AM and end on March 27 at 10:06 AM, as per the Hindu calendar. Traditionally, Lord Ram's birth is said to have occurred at midday on the ninth day. Therefore, March 26, 2026, is considered particularly auspicious for the celebration. However, those who follow the lunar calendar may also choose to observe the festival on March 27, aligning with the principle of Udayatithi.
The auspicious time for rituals on March 26, 2026, starts at sunrise, which is at 6:18 AM. Devotees prepare for this holy occasion by engaging in various worship activities, and it sets the tone for significant community and religious gatherings in temples across India to honor Lord Ram's legacy.
