Ram Navami 2026: Date, History, Significance, Puja & Celebrations
Ram Navami Ram Navami is a sacred Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama , one of the most respected figures in Hindu tradition and regarded as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival is associated with devotion, righteousness, truth, courage and the importance of following one's duties. Ram Navami falls on the ninth day (Navami) of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Chaitra . It also comes at the end of Chaitra Navratri . Across India, devotees observe the occasion through temple visits, prayers, fasting, devotional gatherings and readings connected with the Ramayana. Why Do People Celebrate Ram Navami? Ram Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Rama in the ancient city of Ayodhya. Hindu tradition describes him as the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya . Lord Rama's life has long been associated with dharma, responsibility, sacrifice and moral leadership. His journey is told through the Ramayana, which has influenced Indian religion, literature, ...