Ram Navami is the main festival of Hindu religion marking the birth anniversary of Hindu god Shri Ram.
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Introduction
Further, lifepath of Maryada Purushottam is the foundation for many Hindu followers. Do you know who is Maryada Purushottam?
Maryada Purushottam means a person who follows righteousness and sets example of perfect living amongst all the human beings of the Earth. Likewise, only Lord Rama could be called Maryada Purushottam as he defined the right way of living as per Dharma.
Additionally, Shri Rama is the most perfect human for his followers. We Indians use his name at the beginning and end of our lives. He is in our blood. Even, our salutation says Ram-Ram.
A Hindu can never unfollow his teachings, guidance and his path toward righteousness. In 2026, we are going to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shri Ram on 26th and 27th March 2026 with a grandest celebrations.
Date of Ram Navami 2027
Lord Rama was born on Navami (ninth day) of Shukla paksha of Chaitra Mas of Hindu Panchang in Treta yuga. Thus, we celebrate his birth anniversary on this tithi.
Moreover, the titthi of Ram Navami 2026 is falling on two days. As per madhyaan it would be celebrated on 26th March 2026 and for Udyatithi followers, it will be on 27th March 2026. Although the tithi will begin at 11:48 AM PM on 26th March 2026 and will end up at 10: 06 AM on 27th March 2026.
Besides, we have Ram Navami Madhyaan (Midday) Muhurat from 11:10 AM to 01:37 PM (Duration – 02 Hours 27 Minutes). And we do have Ram Navami Midday Moment at 12:24 PM on March 26, 2026.
History of Ram Navami
Apparently, Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Hindu God Shri Vishnu. He took birth as human on Earth as Shri Rama. Ramayana is the greatest and oldest epic of Hinduism which tells us about Shri Rama.
Furthermore, Lord Rama was born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya of Awadh, popularly known as Ayodhya. As a result, this day is celebrated with glee and fun all over the country and world as Rama Navami.
Shri Rama and Ayodhya
Eventually, Ayodhya has been considered as a holy place for Hindu followers as it is the janambhoomi (birthplace) of Shri Ram. Ayodhya is named Ayodhya Dham after the pran prathistha (consecration ceremony) of Shri Rama on 22 January 2024.
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Significance of Ram Navami
Though Lord Rama symbolises truth, good conduct, righteousness and virtues. His birth anniversary also holds profound significance.
Certainly, by worshipping Lord Rama on this day, one brings stability, fortune, divine powers and positivity in his life. Apparently, Shri Ram has been main protagonist of Ramayana teaching us valuable lessons of life. How beautifully and dutifully, he served his family, people and kingdom. My blog on Sita and Rama will surely enlighten your knowledge about this gentle human with feminine energy of his life.
Not only this, Ram Navami is also associated with Lord Rama who embarks victory of truth over lie. Thus, celebrating the Ram Navami and worshipping Lord Rama on this day eradicates negativity from one’s life.
Do you know, we do celebrate birth of Mata Sita on Sita Navami on April 25, 2026? To know more read the blog.
Rituals and traditions of Rama Navami
a) Often, people have 24 hours akhand Ramayana path (recital of Ramayana for 24 hours consecutively) at social gathering and temples on Ram Navami.
b) Mainly, devotees indulge in Bhajan and Kirtan (singing hymns to praise the Lord) at various temple, gatherings and homes on this day.
c) Although, Ram Bhakts (devotees of Shri Ram) also organise Nishulk bhojan (free food) and Prasadam vitran (distribution of prasad) to needy people to mark the birth anniversary of Hindu god Shri Rama.
d) Infact, religious scholars, saints and sages organise Havanas on this day. Subsequently, Hawana or Homa or yagana is the religious ritual of sacrificial fire. Additionally, it uses ghee, wood, grains, rice, milk, incense and other hawan samagri (items needed to perform Hawana). Here, in Hawana, main motive is to purifying body and soul and moving towards the path of righteousness and virtue as shown by Shri Ram to us.
e) At many religious pilgrimage site dedicated totally to Lord Rama like Ayodhya, Orcha, Chitrakoot, Rameshwaram and Sitamari holds grand processions and celebrations on this day. Infact, at many place, idol of Shri Rama is taken out from Garbh griha at a open space and given bath with Panchamrit (a religious concoction made up of milk, curd, ghee, sugar and honey).
f) Almost all the temple’s adorn the deity with flowers, fragrance, new attire and jewellery. Indeed deity includes Shri Ram alongwith the idols of Lakshmana and Sita.
Conclusion
At the end, the spiritual significance and essence of Ram Navami 2026 is transquil journey towards profound expression of devotion, unity and cultural richness.
With recital of Ram naam (hailing Lord Rama as Jai Shri Ram), we come together to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama, we are reminded of timeless values such as righteousness, compassion and courage. I am sure this blog on Ram Navami must have inspired many of my readers to lead virtuous lives.
Wishing a blessed and joyous Ram Navami 2026 celebration filled with love, peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Disclaimer: First published in 2023, this blog has been updated for 2026 to ensure readers have the most relevant information. All Tithi and Muhurat details are taken from Drikpanchang.com for informational purposes only. Readers are encouraged to verify timings and details with authentic sources or temple authorities.
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