Ram Navami 2025: Ram Navami is celebrated as the day when Lord Rama, the seventh embodiment of Lord Vishnu, was born. It embraces vast historical references, diversified culture, different rituals, and cheerful celebrations.
When is Ram Navami 2025?
Ram Navami usually falls on the ninth day (Navami Tithi) of Chaitra month, according to the Hindu calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on April 6. The day carries great significance for millions of Hindus globally.
What is the significance of Ram Navami?
The day, Ram Navami, apart from Lord Rama’s birth, also celebrates the victory of good over evil and the immortal rules of virtuousness. Lord Rama is worshipped as the righteous soul with immense optimism, inspiring devotees to live a life of duty, sacrifice, and respect.
How is Ram Navami celebrated?
Ram Navami is celebrated diversely across India. Devotees celebrate Ram Navami by reviving the memories of Ramayan, the mythological story of Lord Ramayan, and reciting it to the people. People also observe fast on this day to show their devotion. The day also indicates the end of nine days of Chaitra Navratri.
In Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, grand processions and Ramlila performances take place where people enact as the characters of Ramayan. In Bihar and Jharkhand chariot processions are performed and reenact the Sita Rama Kalyanam.
In South India, temples conduct the iconic wedding ceremony of Lord Rama and Sita, known as Kalyanotsavam. West Bengal observes fasting, temple visits, and Ramlila performances. Maharashtra celebrates with Satyanarayan Puja and temple visits.
These regional traditions showcase India’s rich cultural diversity and how people are diversified by culture but unified by norms and religion.