Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Ram Navami
Ram Navami 2027 is observed on Thursday, 15 April 2027 — it follows navami of shukla paksha, chaitra (madhyahna-vyapini).
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 15 April 2027.
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Significance
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the prince of Ayodhya whose story the Ramayana tells. Born at noon on this day, Rama is the embodiment of dharma — duty, righteousness, and steadfast virtue. Temples mark the day with readings of the Ramayana, particularly Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, processions of Rama's idol, and the offering of panakam — a jaggery and ginger drink.
Rituals & Traditions
- Reading of the Ramayana — especially Bala Kanda (childhood)
- Noon aarti at the moment of Rama's birth
- Procession of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman idols
- Offering of panakam, kosambari, neer mor (especially in South India)
- Pilgrimage to Ayodhya for the devout
Upcoming dates
- 2024 17 April 2024 (past)
- 2025 6 April 2025 (past)
- 2026 26 March 2026 (past)
- 2027 15 April 2027
- 2028 3 April 2028
- 2029 22 April 2029
- 2030 12 April 2030
- 2031 1 April 2031
- 2032 18 April 2032
- 2033 7 April 2033
- 2034 28 March 2034
- 2035 16 April 2035
- 2036 5 April 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Ram Navami 2027?
Ram Navami 2027 is observed on Thursday, 15 April 2027. The festival follows navami of shukla paksha, chaitra (madhyahna-vyapini).
What is Ram Navami?
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the prince of Ayodhya whose story the Ramayana tells. Born at noon on this day, Rama is the embodiment of dharma — duty, righteousness, and steadfast virtue. Temples mark the day with readings of the Ramayana, particularly Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, processions of Rama's idol, and
How is Ram Navami celebrated?
Reading of the Ramayana — especially Bala Kanda (childhood); Noon aarti at the moment of Rama's birth; Procession of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman idols; Offering of panakam, kosambari, neer mor (especially in South India); Pilgrimage to Ayodhya for the devout.
Who observes Ram Navami?
Ram Navami is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Ram Navami change every year?
Ram Navami is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on navami of shukla paksha, chaitra (madhyahna-vyapini). Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.