Ram Navami Significance & Spiritual Meaning
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 2025 Puja Rituals & 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 in Sanskrit
ॐ श्री रामाय नमः
oṃ śrī rāmāya namaḥ
Salutations to Rama
Ram Navami Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Fruits
- ●Panakam
- ●Kosambari
- ●Neer mor
- ●Sattvic meals
Ram Navami Regional Celebrations across India
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's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Read or listen to Ramayana
- ✓Observe fast or simple diet
- ✓Chant Rama nama
- ✓Visit a Rama temple
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid non-vegetarian food
- ✗Do not indulge in negative talk
Ram Navami — Frequently Asked Questions
- 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
- Which deity is worshipped on Ram Navami?
- Ram Navami is dedicated to Rama.
Upcoming Ram Navami Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Ram Navami is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2027 | Thursday | 01:12 pm | — |