Rama Navami
The birthday of Lord Rama, the embodiment of righteousness and dharma.
Rama Navami falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright half of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra, usually in late March or April, at the close of Chaitra Navratri.
When Is Rama Navami?
Rama Navami falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright half of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra, usually in late March or April, at the close of Chaitra Navratri.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana, on the ninth day of Chaitra. Rama is revered as the ideal king, husband, and warrior, the very embodiment of dharmic living.
How It Is Observed
Temple puja, recitation of the Ramayana, processions with decorated images of Rama, fasting, distribution of prasad, dramatic performances of Ram Lila.
Sacred Text
“Rama is the embodiment of righteousness, he is an equable person with truthfulness as his valour, and as with Indra to all gods he is the king of entire world.”
, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda 3.37.13 ↗