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In India, Ram Navami is celebrated as the birth of Lord Rama—the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, Hindus will celebrate Ram Navami on April 10. It is an important festival in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm across India. The day falls on the ninth day in the month of Chaitra, which also marks the end of Navratri.
The Prince of Ayodhya, who was married to Devi Sita, is worshipped by millions across the globe. Thus, Ram Navami is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama.
On Ram Navami, devotees across India observe a day-long fast and break it only after offering puja to Lord Rama. People who fast during Navratri also break their fast after worshipping the god. Devotees also hold ‘kanjak puja’ in parts of North India to mark the celebrations. Some devotees mark the event by taking miniature statues of the infant Rama, washing them and clothing them, then placing them in a cradle.
As per traditions, nine young girls, who haven’t hit puberty, are invited and the devotees worship them and treat them with authentic dishes including poori, chana and halwa or fruits.
According to drikpanchang.com, the auspicious time for puja during the Rama Navami festival are as follows:
Make Ram Navami special for your near and dear ones by sending them these greetings, wishes, quotes, SMS:
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