Ram Navami 2025: Date, Muhurta, Rituals and Puja

Every year, the festival of Ram Navami is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. This festival is dedicated to Maryada Pushottam Lord Ram. On this auspicious occasion, it is customary to worship Maa Siddhidatri along with Lord Shri Ram. It is a religious belief that Lord Shri Ram was incarnated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. For this reason, every year this date is celebrated as Ram Navami. By worshiping on the day of Ram Navami, the devotee gets all the happiness in life, and happiness and prosperity increase. This time, people are confused about the date of Ram Navami, so let us tell you about the correct date and auspicious time of Ram Navami.

Auspicious planetary combinations on Ram Navami:

This time on Ram Navami, Ravi Pushya Yoga, Savartha Siddhi Yoga, and Ravi Yoga will prevail throughout the day. So you can do puja and other auspicious works at any time on this day. On this day, people consider the inauguration of a new business and Griha Pravesh as very auspicious. This day is considered to be a very auspicious Muhurta for doing auspicious work.

Ram Navami 2025 Date and Time:

According to the Panchang, the Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month will start on 5th April at 07:26 pm. At the same time, the Tithi will end on the next day on 06 April at 07:22 pm. Thus, the festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated on 06th April.

Ram Navami Shubh Muhurta:

Auspicious time to worship- 06th April from 11:08 am to 01:39 pm.

Brahma Muhurta-from 04:34 am to 05:20 am.

Vijay muhurta: from 2:30 pm to 0:30 pm.

Twilight time: from 6:41 pm to 7:03 pm.

Nishita Muhurta: from 12 am to 12:46 pm.

Ram Navami Puja Vidhi:

• On the day of Ram Navami, first of all, wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and purify yourself.
• After this, take a vow to fast and make up your mind to worship Lord Shri Ram. While observing the fast, keep in mind to speak the truth and maintain good conduct throughout the day.
• Purify the place of worship with Gangajal and place a chowki there, and spread a Yellow cloth on it.
• Then install the idol of Lord Shri Ram, Maa Sita, Brother Laxman, and Shri Hanuman on it. This chowki is considered especially auspicious for the worship of Lord Shri Ram.
• Now meditate on lord Ram and invoke him.
• Invite Lord Rama to your home and offer your respects at his feet.
• After this, perform Panchopchara Puja, which includes offering of flowers, sandalwood, lamps, naivedya, and offerings.
• Now, recite Ram Stotra and Ram Chalisa. Reciting Ram strotra brings blessings of Lord Rama. Reciting Ram Chalisa is especially believed to enhance strength and good fortune.
• At the end of the puja, do the Aarti of Lord Shri Ram and offer thanks to him. Finally, distribute the Prasad and make all the members of the house happy. In this way, by completing the puja method, happiness, peace, and prosperity prevail in life.
• Chanting of Ram mantras and Bhajan: devotees chant the following Mantras

“Om Shri Ramaya Namah”

“Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram”

The reading of Ramayana or reciting the Sunder kand is highly auspicious.

Importance of Ram Navami:

Ram Navami is very important in Hinduism. It is believed that worshipping on the day of Ram Navami brings happiness, peace, and prosperity in the house. The flow of positive energy increases in the house. Worshipping on this day pleases Goddess Lakshmi. Due to which wealth increases in the house. Maa Sita is the form of Maa Lakshmi. In such a situation, if Maa Sita is worshipped along with Lord Ram on the day of Ram Navami, then the blessings of Maa Lakshmi are received.

Remedies for Ram Navami:

• To achieve success in work, worship Lord Shri Ram properly on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami and perform Arti by lighting a lamp of desi ghee. Apply sandalwood tilak to him and recite Shri Ram Stuti. It is believed that by doing this remedy, the devotee gets success in all works and the Lord is pleased.
• Apart from this, donating food and money on the day of Ram Navami is considered auspicious. By doing this remedy, the devotee receives the blessings of Lord Shri Ram. Along with this, happiness and prosperity increase.

Ram Navami Dos and Don’ts:

• Visit the temples of Lord Ram on this day.
• Recite or listen to Ramcharitmanas.
• Donate to the needy. Eat satvik food and stay away from tamasic food.
• Maintain peace and harmony at home.

Ram Navmi celebrations across India:

• Ayodhya: The birthplace of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, hosts grand celebrations, including a shobha yatra and Rath Yatra of Ram’s idol.
• South India: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka temples perform elaborate pujas with Ramayana Parayanam.
• Maharatra: Special bhajans and kirtans are performed in Lord Ram temples.
• Gujarat and Rajasthan: Devotees celebrate with cultural programs, spiritual discourses, and folk performances.

Conclusion:

Ram Navami 2025 is a powerful day for spiritual awakening, devotion, and seeking the blessing of Lord Ram. The puja rituals, fasting, and immense positivity and prosperity into one’s life. By celebrating with faith, humility, and devotion, devotees align themselves with the path of Dharam, truth, and righteousness as exemplified by Lord Ram. On this sacred occasion, may Lord Ram bless all with happiness, success, and peace.