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Ram Navami

Birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, celebrated with prayer and bhajan.

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Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana.

Stories behind the festival

Birth of Rama

Treta Yuga
King Dasharatha performed a sacrifice, and the divine payasam was given to his queens. Kaushalya gave birth to Rama at noon on Chaitra Navami in Ayodhya, an incarnation of Vishnu who would destroy the demon Ravana.
Valmiki Ramayana (Bala Kanda)

Birth of Rama

Treta Yuga
King Dasharatha performed a sacrifice, and the divine payasam was given to his queens. Kaushalya gave birth to Rama at noon on Chaitra Navami in Ayodhya, an incarnation of Vishnu who would destroy the demon Ravana.
Valmiki Ramayana (Bala Kanda)

Why we celebrate

Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and hero of the Ramayana.
Ramayana

When

Ram Navami falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March–April).

Since when it is followed

Rama's birth is placed in the Treta Yuga.
Ramayana (Treta Yuga)

Who celebrates / for whom

Celebrated by Hindus across India, especially with Ramayana recitations.

Origin

The origin is the birth of Rama to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya, as told in the Ramayana.
Valmiki Ramayana (Treta Yuga)

Key deities

Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman.

How to celebrate

Fast, recite or hear the Ramayana, perform the Rama puja at midday, and in temples celebrate the birth with a decorated cradle.

Rituals & offerings

Rama puja, Ramayana recitation, kirtan, and the kalyanam (wedding) of Rama and Sita in some regions.

Key facts

Ram Navami concludes the nine-day Chaitra Navaratri.
Regional tradition
Ram Navami concludes the nine-day Chaitra Navaratri.
Regional tradition