Ram Navami, the auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, is being observed across the nation with religious fervor and enthusiasm. This day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, considered the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is revered for vanquishing Ravana, the symbol of evil, and establishing dharma (righteousness). According to the Hindu calendar, Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Chaitra month.
Ram Navami 2025 Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timing)
Ram Navami midday Puja Muhurat: 11:08 AM to 1:39 PM
Most Auspicious Moment: 12:24 PM
This time is considered the most auspicious, believed to be Lord Rama's birth hour, making worship during this period highly rewarding.
Lord Ram Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
1. Wake up before sunrise, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
2. Clean the place of worship and place the idols or pictures of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman on a red or yellow cloth.
3. Offer sandalwood paste, vermillion, rice, flowers, incense, a lamp, garland, offerings, and fruits.
4. Recite the Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas, or Ram Raksha Stotra.
5. Perform the Aarti (prayer with lamps) and distribute the Prasad (offerings) to everyone.
Ram Navami Mantras for Blessings
Om Sri Ramaya Namaha||
Sri Ram Jay Ram Kodand Ram||
Ram Tarak Mantra – Sri Ram Jay Ram Jay Jay Ram||
Ram Gayatri Mantra –
Om Dasharathaye Vidmahe, Sita Vallabhay Dhimahi, Tanno Ramah Prachodayat||
Ram Dhyana Mantra –
Om Apadamapahrtaram Dataram Sarvasampadam.
Lokabhiramam Sriraman Bhuyo-Bhuyo Namamyahaam||
Global Significance of Ram Navami
Ram Navami is celebrated not only in India but also with great devotion by the Indian diaspora in Nepal, Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad, and other countries. This day inspires the adoption of dharma, maryada (righteous conduct), and ideal life values.
