Ram Navami is a Hindu festival. The birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram is celebrated every year on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. According to Hindu Purana, Lord Shri Ram was born on this day in the middle of the year. For this reason, performing puja rituals at midday is considered very auspicious. On this day, the time for worshiping Lord Shri Ram is considered to be from 11 am to 1 pm. Lord Ram’s birthday is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. On this day, followers of Hinduism in the country celebrate this occasion with great pomp.
This is why every year on this day followers of Hindu religion celebrate the birthday of Lord Ram with great pomp as Ram Navami. On this day, many people keep a fast for Lord Rama to express their faith and also remember Lord Rama. Since this festival is associated with Lord Ram, this day is very important for the people of Hindu religion.
Ram Navami festival
Navratri of Chaitra ends on the day of Ram Navami. On this day many Hindu people take bath in the Saryu river in Ayodhya. On this day many Shri Ram devotees observe fast and also perform havan etc. It is believed that by observing fast on this day, all the wishes of the worshiper are fulfilled and the desired result is achieved.
On this day, Chaitra Ram fair is organized in Ayodhya in which huge crowd is seen every year. After taking bath on the day of Ram Navami, Ramcharit Manas is recited in homes, temples and Puranas are also recited at many places.
The festival of Ram Navami is celebrated with great pomp across the country. This day has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. On this day, the birthday of Lord Shri Ram, the center of people’s faith, is celebrated. On this occasion, pujas and yagyas were performed in temples and monasteries. Apart from this, at many places people also distribute Prasad in the form of Bhandara.
Ram birth story
Ramayana and Ramcharit Manas are our holy scriptures. Tulsi Das ji has composed Ramcharitmanas considering Shri Ram as God but the original poet Valmiki has considered Shri Ram as a human being in his Ramayana. Tulsidas ji has ended Ramcharitmanas after the coronation of Ram, while the original poet Shri Valmiki has further described the story in his Ramayana till the great death of Shri Ram.
Maharaja Dashrath decided to start a yagya to get a son. As per the orders of the Maharaja, the horse Shyamkarna was released along with the Chaturangini army. Maharaja Dashrath sent an invitation to all the wise, ascetic, learned sages and great scholars having knowledge of Vedas to perform the Yagya. When the appointed time came, Maharaj Dashrath along with all the guests went to the gathering of his Guru Vashishtha ji and his best friend Lobhapad, the ruler of Anga country. Came to the Yagya Mandap with Ring Rishi. In this way the great yagya was formally inaugurated. The entire atmosphere started reciting the verses of the Vedas in loud voice and smelling of the fragrance of Samidha.
History of Ram Navami
Ram Navami, the festival that tells the story of the life of Lord Rama, has a deep connection with Ramayana. So, let’s get some historical information about Lord Rama and his role in Hindu mythology.
You might be aware of the various incarnations and incarnations of Lord Vishnu, who is known as the protector of the universe. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama is considered to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Ramayana, the story of Lord Rama was brilliantly written by sage Valmiki. From the words of the epic Ramayana, people came to know about his impeccable deeds and divine attributes.
Lord Rama was born in the ancient place called Ayodhya as the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. Ayodhya place is currently part of Uttar Pradesh. Since he was born on the afternoon of the ninth day of Chaitra month, Ram Navami is celebrated accordingly.
Lord Rama’s life was deeply associated with adventures and challenges. This includes his expulsion from Ayodhya, confronting the demon king Ravana, and rescuing his wife Sita from his captivity. Maharishi Valmiki has beautifully described these events through Ramayana.
When is Ram Navami 2024
In Hindu religion, worship of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram on the day of Ram Navami is of great importance. Every year Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year Ram Navami will be celebrated on 17th April.
Ram Navami 2024 Puja Muhurta
The auspicious time for the worship of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram will start from 11:02 am on 17th April and will continue till 1:26 am. In this Muhurta, you can start worship after bath and meditation.
Ramnavmi puja method
After waking up in the Brahmamuhurta of Ram Navami and taking bath, offer Arghya to the Sun God from a copper pot. After having darshan of Lord Ram, come home and after decorating the tableau in the home temple for the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, install a Kalash and install Lord Ganesha there. Worship Lord Ganesha, then worship Lord Ramlala and while invoking Ram ji, perform milk anointment of Ramlala. Mix milk and curd and anoint them. After Abhishek, decorate them with various types of flowers, wear clothes, apply tilak on the forehead. After applying Tilak to Lord Ramlala, chant a rosary of Ram-Ram 108 times. Then after this do Aarti, by doing this the puja will be considered completed as per the rituals.
