When Is Ram Navami 2025? Check Date, Timings, Significance And Celebrations

Ram Navami, the celebration of Lord Ram from the epic Ramayana, will be observed on April 6 this year. The festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram and honours his manifestation in both human and divine forms.

Lord Shri Ram, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born in the afternoon and is worshipped at the same time on Ram Navami. Devotees visit temples, offer prayers, perform rituals, observe fasts, and chant mantras to seek  Lord Ram's blessings and enlightenment.

According to the Vedic calendar, Ram Navami falls on April 6, with the Navami tithi beginning on April 5 at 7:26 p.m. The auspicious time for puja on April 6 is from 11:08 a.m. to 1:29 p.m., with the exact midday moment of Lord Ram's birth at 12:24 p.m.

While Ram Navami is celebrated across India, it holds special significance in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, believed to be Lord Ram's birthplace.

The festival is preceded by Chaitra Navratri, nine days of fasting and devotion. During this time, devotees abstain from alcohol, smoking, and non-vegetarian food, while engaging in prayer and meditation. On the ninth day, Ram Navami is celebrated with grand festivities.

In Ayodhya, the entire city is adorned with decorations, and thousands of devotees gather to offer prayers, participate in religious processions, and celebrate the occasion with devotion and fervour.

In Ramayana, Lord Ram is portrayed as a symbol of righteousness and virtue—qualities that remain relevant to this day. Hindus believe he is the divine force in human form and revere him as Maryada Purushottam, or "the epitome of righteousness." His rule, known as Ram Rajya, is considered an ideal model of governance, representing justice, fairness, and prosperity.

Extensive preparations are underway in Ayodhya to ensure a seamless experience for devotees arriving for Ram Navami, with special arrangements including mats, shaded camps, and enhanced sanitation measures, officials said last week.

The Uttar Pradesh government in a statement said that to provide relief to devotees, mats will be laid from Shringarahaat to Gate Number 3 of Rampath, with regular water sprinkling.

Shaded temporary camps will be set up along Dharampath, with drinking water facilities at 243 locations, it said.

The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has intensified efforts to make the celebrations grand and well-organized, with a dedicated team, equipped with machinery, to ensure hygiene across the city, it added.

(With PTI inputs)