According to sacred Hindu scriptures, Lord Ram was born to Mother Kaushalya on this day under the Punarvasu Nakshatra and Cancer Lagna, making Ram Navami an auspicious occasion of deep spiritual significance. Devotees across the country are observing the day with devotion, performing puja rituals at home to honor the birth of the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Performing the Ram Navami puja at home is believed to strengthen the connection with the divine. Here is a step-by-step guide to conducting the rituals with devotion and sincerity.
Preparation for Ram Navami Puja:
- Clean the Worship Space: Begin by thoroughly cleaning the area where the puja is to be conducted. Cleanliness is considered sacred in Hindu traditions.
- Self-Purification: Take a bath and wear clean clothes. Sit facing east or north, light a ghee diya, and burn incense sticks to invoke divine presence.
- Gather Essentials: Prepare items such as a diya, incense, water, flowers, fruits, and a copy of the Ramcharitmanasor Ramayana.
- Set the Platform: Spread a red cloth over a wooden platform (chowki) and place idols or images of Lord Ram, Sita, Lakshman, and Hanuman on it.
Ram Navami Puja Vidhi:
- Sankalp: Begin the puja by taking a vow or sankalp, invoking Lord Ram with pure intentions.
- Aachaman: Sip holy water (preferably Ganga jal) to cleanse the body and mind.
- Panchamrit Offering: Prepare Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar) and offer it to the deity.
- Abhishekam: Bathe the idol, if available, first with clean water, then with Panchamrit.
- Bhog and Aarti: Offer fruits and sweets, followed by performing the aarti with a lit diya while chanting bhajans.
- Chanting: Recite mantras such as “Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” or “Siya Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram” to seek Lord Ram’s blessings.
Ram Navami Muhurat 2025:
This year, the Navami Tithi begins at 7:26 PM on April 5 and ends at 7:22 PM on April 6. The most auspicious time to perform the puja—Madhyahna Muhurat—falls between 11:08 AM and 1:39 PM, with the most spiritually potent moment at 12:24 PM on April 6.