Ram Navami 2026 is being celebrated today, March 26, 2026. One of the most prominent and significant Hindu festivals, Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Rama, an embodiment of righteousness.
There is a lot of confusion about whether this year Ram Navami is on March 26 or March 27. The festival’s date depends on the Hindu lunar calendar and Navami tithi. As per the Hindu calendar, Ram Janmotsav is celebrated on Navami tithi of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. According to the Gregorian calendar, this year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 26, 2026. This year, the Navami Tithi begins at 11:48 AM on Thursday, March 26, and ends the following day, Friday, March 27, at 10:06 ..
Ram Navami is one of the most important Hindu festivals, celebrated across India with immense devotion, grandeur, and joy. Ram Navami marks the divine birth anniversary of Lord Rama, who manifested on this sacred day in human form to uphold dharma. Devotees across the country come together to celebrate Ram Navami with prayers, bhajans, fasting, and spiritual rituals
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya as the eldest son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. Ram Navami holds immense religious significance as it celebrates the arrival of a divine force who symbolizes righteousness, truth, courage, and ideal leadership.
On Ram Navami, devotees worship Lord Rama as the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who took birth during the Treta Yuga to defeat the demon king Ravana and restore dharma on Earth. The festival of Ram Navami is marked by temple visits, recitation of the Ramayana, and devotional celebrations, as millions seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
Ram Navami 2026: Puja Vidhi and rituals
- Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- They clean the home and puja room and once the cleaning is done, they wear nice clean clothes.
- Ram Raksha Mantra – Om Ramaya Hum Phat Swaha
- Meaning: This mantra invokes Lord Rama’s protection and removes fear and negativity.
- Om Sri Ramachandraya Namah
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