Ram Navami
Rama's birthday, celebrated at midday.
Celebrated everywhere
Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 26 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 15 April 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 3 April 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, 23 April 2029 |
| 2030 | Friday, 12 April 2030 |
| 2031 | Tuesday, 1 April 2031 |
Dates are for Mumbai. A tithi that changes close to sunrise or sunset can fall a day earlier or later in another city, so for your own town open the festival in the app.
When it falls
9th day of the waxing moon, in Chaitra. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
The story
Rama was born at noon on the ninth day of Chaitra's bright half, which is why the puja is at midday rather than morning. It also closes Chaitra Navratri.
How it is kept
Temples read the Ramayana; homes do a midday puja with panakam (jaggery water). Ayodhya holds huge processions.
Common questions
When is Ram Navami in 2027?
In 2027, Ram Navami falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027 in Mumbai. Dates for other years are in the table above.
How is the date of Ram Navami decided?
9th day of the waxing moon, in Chaitra. Like every lunar festival it lands on a different Gregorian date each year. Muhurtha works the date out from the positions of the Sun and Moon, using the rule for this festival; see how every festival is dated.
How is Ram Navami kept?
Temples read the Ramayana; homes do a midday puja with panakam (jaggery water). Ayodhya holds huge processions.
Other festivals nearby
Open the Muhurtha app to see Ram Navami for your own town, with the exact time its tithi begins and ends. How every festival is dated.
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