Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
This is a day of Lord Rama or of Sita: Rama Navami is the birthday of Lord Rama, and Sita Navami is the day Goddess Sita appeared.
Rama was born at noon on Chaitra Shukla Navami in Ayodhya, and Sita, found in a furrow of the field of King Janaka, is remembered on Vaishakha Shukla Navami. Ramachandra Vijayotsava is the day of Rama's victory over Ravana.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
A fast and the worship of Rama (and Sita) at noon.
- 2Step 2
Reading of the Ramayana and singing of Rama bhajans.
- 3Step 3
The cradle of the infant Rama, and processions.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Rama and Hanuman • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
Lord Rama and Hanuman · Mantra
श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम ॥
Shri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama
Salutations to Lord Rama and Hanuman.