Ram Navami 2024 Date

Ram Navami 2024 Date

Ram Navmi is a Hindu festival. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. This well-known festival is celebrated on ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month. The festival falls in the month of March or April every year. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Rama was born on this day. Various devotees believe that Lord Rama is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu who descended to Ayodhya. Ram Navami 2024 date is April 17, Wednesday, 2024.

How Rama Navami celebrated?

Bhajans and Kirtans are arranged for devotees in temples as well as homes. People visit several religious sites and pay their tribute to him. People gather to seek his blessings. In several places such as Ayodhya, processions are taken out with the statue of Lord Rama. Havanas are organized in various as a special ritual. It is considered that fire of Havana purifies mind, body and soul. Besides this, people keep fast for the entire day until midnight. The most attractive part of Ramlila is a portrayl of Lord Rama’s life defeating Ravana in different parts of the nation. The stage-performance is performed in open air-stage.

Though, entire nation observe this day but the celebrations at Ayodhya, Bhadrachalam, Rameswaram, and Sitamarhi has its own glory. Besides Lord Rama, deities of Lakshman, Goddess Sita, and lord Hanumana are also worshipped.

Facts about Ram Navmi

Here are some events related to the life of Lord Rama:

  • Lord Rama was the son of King Dasharatha and Rani Kaushalya
  • Ramayana is the life story of Lord Rama.
  • Maharishi Valmiki created Ramayana.
  • Various people have composed Ramayana in different languages but the most famous is Tulsidas's "Ramcharitmanas".
  • Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu amongst 10 incarnations. The other avatars of Lord Vishnu are Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana , and Parshurama and later as Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki to be incarnated.
  • Lord Rama is the oldest deity worshipped in the form of human as Lord rama was born in Treta Yug.
  • Lord Rama was born in the "Ikshvaku" dynasty, founded by "King Ikshvaku", son of Lord Surya. This is the reason, Lord Rama is called "Suryavanshi".
  • Lord Vishnu is 394th name of Lord Vishnu.
  • Lord Hanumana fought with Lord Rama to protect "Yayati", the king of Kashi.
  • Ram Setu was made by Vanar Sena started from Rameswaram and finished in Sri Lanka. The bridge was 30 Km long and built in 6 days.
  • Lord Rama ruled Ayodhya as long as eleven thousand years and this is the reason that period was known as ‘Ram Rajya’.
  • Lord Rama had taken Samadhi in Saryu River.

Destinations Preferable to visit on Ram Navmi

Here are some prominent destinations that can be visited on Ram Navmi, check out below:

  • Ayodhya: Ayodhya is the birth place of Lord Rama and this reason make this place high in demand. As per the Hindi Mythology, Ram Navmi is an auspicious day for Hindus. On this day, people decorate their houses, perform rituals, and carry out religious ceremonies. A chariot procession is taken place carrying out Lord Rama in a cradle.
  • Rameshwar: Rameshwar is located in Tamil Nadu. It is a special temple dedicated to Lord Rama. It is believed that Ram Setu bridge was constructed to move from Srilanka to Rameshwar. People staying in Rameshwar usually plans to 2-3 day trip to the destination.
  • Badrachalam: Bhadrachalam, Telangana is a prominent temple devoted to Lord Ram. The destination is located on the banks of river Godavari. People celebrate Ram Navmi with dep devotion. The temple is the centre of attraction for Ram Navmi celebration.
  • Sitamarhi, Bihar: Sitamarhi is the birth place of Goddess Sita. It is situated in Bihar. It is a prominent Hindu pilgrim, specifically Janaki Mandir, a well-known temple for celebrating this auspicious day. The temple is decorated, special pooja is conducted, and fairs are commenced.  
  • Vontimitra:  Vontimitra is an important and most visited destination in Andhra Pradesh. Here, people visited Kodandrama Temple which is devoted to Lord Rama. It is a notable place to celebrate Ram Navmi.

Ram Navami 2025 Date

Ram Navami 2025 date is April 6, Sunday, 2025. We keep updating the dates. Please check this page for Ram Navami 2025 dates.