Ram Navami for the year 2024 is celebrated/observed on Thursday, March 30th. There are until the next observance.

Ram Navami is a major Hindu festival that takes place every year on the ninth day of Chaitra month (the first month in the Hindu lunar calendar), which this year occurs on March 30. The Hindus celebrate Ram Navami to commemorate Lord Rama’s birth. Did you know that Hindus believe Lord Rama is the highest God and that he occupies a special place in the hearts of all Hindus throughout the world?

📆 When is Ram Navami?

This year, Ram Navami is on March 30th. It is the 5th Thursday in March; in 2024, it is on Saturday.

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Did you know: Rama, who is also called Ramachandra, is seen as the perfect person because he kept all of his promises to his family.

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📜 History of Ram Navami

A sage, Vasishtha, proposed that King Dashratha execute a sacred ceremony known as “Putrakameshti Yagna,” During the rite, the monarch offered ‘payasam’ to all of his wives in order to fulfill his desire to have a child. As a consequence, on the ninth day of the Hindu month of Chitra, the monarch was bestowed with a newborn son. Queen Kaushalya bore Lord Rama, while the other queens had Lakshmana and Bharata.

Ram Navami is one of the five main Hindu festivals observed by individuals from both the upper and lower castes. Lord Rama is thought to be the Hindu Lord Vishnu’s seventh incarnation. Despite the fact that this day is proclaimed a holiday in numerous Indian states, it is observed on different days. This day is observed by Hindus by visiting temples, fasting, and requesting Lord Rama’s blessings. This spring event plainly emphasizes the theme of virtue triumphing over evil.

☑️ Ram Navami facts

Rama was born at noon
Rama is said to have been born at noon at Ayodhya, according to mythology.

Siblings of Rama
Rama had three brothers and sisters: Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna.

Rama married Sita
Rama married Sita, the daughter of Videha’s king.

Things to do on Ram Navami

Create miniatures of Lord Rama
To demonstrate your devotion to this Hindu event, you might make miniatures of Lord Rama or dress up as Lord Rama.

Give food to the needy
On this day, you can contribute food to the hungry. Devotees commemorate this day by feeding the poor inside and outside temples.

Perform a ritual called ‘Kanya Puja’
On this day, the ‘Kanya Puja’ ceremony is also performed. During this tradition, females are given ‘prasad’ in the shape of halwa and puri (Indian food).

📅 Ram Navami Observances

YEAR DATE DAY
2023 March 30 Thursday
2024 March 30 Saturday
2025 March 30 Sunday
2026 March 30 Monday
2027 March 30 Tuesday

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