Ram Navami 2025
Major FestivalSunday, 6 April 2025 New Delhi
Ram Navami 2025 · New Delhi
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 6 April 2025 | Sunday | — |
Ram Navami — Significance
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Ram Navami — Mythology & Legend
According to the Ramayana, King Dasharatha of Ayodhya performed a yagna to have children. He received sacred payasam; Queen Kaushalya gave birth to Rama on this day in Ayodhya. Rama is revered as Maryada Purushottam—the ideal king and man.
Ram Navami — Rituals & Puja Vidhi
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer water to the Sun.
- Perform Rama puja with flowers and tulsi; recite Ramayana or Sunderkand.
- Offer Panakam and fruits; observe a satvik diet or fast.
- Visit a Rama temple; participate in processions if in Ayodhya.
- In the evening, perform aarti and distribute prasad.
Ram Navami — Mantras & Prayers
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
oṃ śrī rāmāya namaḥ
Salutations to Rama
Ram Navami — Traditional Foods
- Fruits
- Panakam
- Kosambari
- Neer mor
- Sattvic meals
Ram Navami — Regional celebrations
- North India (राम नवमी)
- Rama temples, Ramayana recital
- South India (ராம நவமி)
- Temple puja, Panakam
- Bihar/UP (राम नवमी)
- Grand celebrations in Ayodhya
Ram Navami — Do / Don't
Do
- Read or listen to Ramayana
- Observe fast or simple diet
- Chant Rama nama
- Visit a Rama temple
Don't
- Avoid non-vegetarian food
- Do not indulge in negative talk
Ram Navami — FAQ
- What is Ram Navami?
- Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana.
- When is Ram Navami 2025?
- In 2025, Ram Navami falls on Sunday, 6 April 2025.
- What are the Ram Navami puja rituals?
- At sunrise, take a bath and offer water to the Sun.; Perform Rama puja with flowers and tulsi; recite Ramayana or Sunderkand.; Offer Panakam and fruits; observe a satvik diet or fast.; Visit a Rama temple; participate in processions if in Ayodhya.
- What to eat on Ram Navami?
- Fruits, Panakam, Kosambari, Neer mor, Sattvic meals
- What should you do on Ram Navami?
- Read or listen to Ramayana; Observe fast or simple diet; Chant Rama nama
- What should you avoid on Ram Navami?
- Avoid non-vegetarian food; Do not indulge in negative talk