Ram Navami: When, Why and How to Celebrate the Festival?

In 2022, on Sunday, April 10, the festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated. As per Hindu panchang, the festival of Ram Navami holds high significance and it is observed every year on the Navami Tithi in Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month. 

Significance behind the celebration 

The purpose behind observing this festival is to celebrate the birthday of Lord Rama in Ayodhya. Lord Rama was born in Ayodhya to King Dasharatha and queen Kaushalya in the Treta Yug. 

Celebration of the festival 

On this festival, devotees visit Ayodhya to take a dip in the River Sarayu. Devotees also observe fast to celebrate Lord Rama's birthday. This day is also marked by the ninth day of the auspicious Navratri festival. The ninth day of Navratri is celebrated by Hindus with Kanya Pujan or Kanjak. Young girls are invited to the devotees' house and prasad with puri, chana, coconut, and fruits is offered to them. Devotees seek blessings from young girls as they symbolize Goddess Durga. 

Auspicious Timings 

On April 9, 2022, Navami tithi will begin at 3:53 pm and end at 5:45 pm on April 10, 2022. As per the Drik panchang, the Madhyahna period will begin at 10:45 am and end at 13:14 pm. The Brahma Muhurat is set to begin at 4:16 am ending at 5:02 am. 

Chanting Mantras 

Devotees observe the fast and chant mantras to get rid of various obstacles in life. Some of the mantras that could be chanted are: 

Om Sri Ramay Namah, 

Sri Rama Jai Rama Jai Jai Rama, 

Om Dashrathaye Vidmahe Sitavallabhay Dhimahi, Tanno Rama Prochodyat.