The festival of Sita Navami 2025 will be celebrated with reverence and devotion on Monday, May 5th. This day is dedicated to the commemoration of the appearance of Goddess Sita, revered in Indian culture as an embodiment of virtue, restraint, and sacrifice. Mata Sita, a prominent character in the Ramayana, is known as the daughter of the earth, born from the ground during the Yagna (sacred ritual) of King Janaka of Mithila. On this day, worshipping Lord Shri Ram alongside Mata Sita holds special significance.
Why is Sita Navami 2025 Special?
This year, Sita Navami falls on a Monday, a day considered sacred to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Mondays are particularly auspicious for worshipping deities, especially when coinciding with a pious day like Navami. This confluence is considered beneficial for fulfilling wishes and bringing happiness and peace to marital life.
Sita Navami 2025: Date and Muhurat
Navami Tithi begins: 7:35 AM on May 5th, 2025
Navami Tithi ends: 8:38 AM on May 6th, 2025
Best time for Puja: 11:14 AM to 1:52 PM on May 5th
Pooja Vidhi: Perform the Puja with Faith and Intention
Bathe in the morning, wear clean clothes, and purify the place of worship.
Place an image or picture of Shri Ram and Mata Sita on a wooden platform covered with a red cloth.
Offer kumkum (vermilion), akshat (unbroken rice), flowers, garlands, and other decorative items.
Offer fruits, sweets, and halwa (a sweet dish) as offerings to Mata Sita.
Light a ghee lamp, chant mantras, and perform the aarti (prayer ritual) of Shri Ram and Sita.
Auspicious Mantras for Mata Sita
Om Sitaaye Namah
Shri Janaki Ramabhyam Namah
Om Shri Sita Ramaaya Namah
Gayatri Mantra: Om Janakaya Vidmahe Ramapriyaya Dhimahi Tanno Sita Prachodayat
Significance
Observing a fast on Sita Navami is believed to foster harmony in marital life and alleviate life's difficulties. This day is particularly significant for women seeking marital bliss and family happiness. Furthermore, it serves as an occasion to reaffirm the ideals of devotion, service, and female empowerment.
