Ram Navami · राम नवमी
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Shri Ram in Ayodhya on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra, at midday according to tradition. It closes Chaitra Navratri.
Dates
| 2027 | Thursday, 15 April 2027 |
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Chaitra Shukla Navami prevailing at Madhyahna (midday).
Devotees fast, read the Ramcharitmanas or Ramayana, sing bhajans and worship Ram at midday, the hour of his birth. Ayodhya holds large celebrations and processions.
Regional and tradition differences
When Navami spans two days, Smarta and Vaishnava (ISKCON) calendars can list different dates.
What to recite
Sources
- Rama Navami, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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