Ram Navami holds great significance in Hinduism and is celebrated in India during the auspicious period of Chaitra Navratri. This year, Ram Navami falls on April 17, 2024, a Wednesday. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, considered the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, known for his righteousness, virtue, and compassion.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama is revered as the epitome of virtuousness and good conduct. The birth of Lord Rama is recounted in the ancient epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Legend has it that King Dasaratha conducted the Putra Kamesti Yagna to be blessed with children. Queen Kaushalya gave birth to Lord Rama, Queen Sumitra to Lord Shatrughan, and Queen Kaikeyi to Lord Bharat.
Ram Navami 2024 Timings and Shubh Muhurat
Ram Navami Madhyanha Muhurat: 9:57 AM to 12:31 PM (2 hours, 33 minutes)
Ram Navami Madhyanha Moment: 11:14 AM
Ram Navami Tithi begins at 1:23 PM on April 16
Ram Navami Tithi ends at 3:14 PM on April 17
