Ram Navami commemorates the birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharath and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya during the Treta Yuga. It is a spring celebration that takes place on the ninth day of Chaitra month, the first month in the Hindu lunar calendar. Lord Ram and his three brothers — Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughan — are said to have landed on Earth after nine days of Chaitra Navratri, during which the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga are worshipped. People attend temples devoted to Lord Ram, also known as “Maryada Purushottam,” on this day and pray to him to show them the proper way of life and behaviour.
The words “Maryada Purushottam” have several levels of significance. “Maryada” means “excellent behaviour,” and “Purushottam” means “peerless among men.” Thus, Ram represents the best of all men since he has lived his entire life according to “Maryada.”
Timings & Puja Vidhi for Ram Navami 2022
– Ram Navami Madhyahna Muhurat: 11:03 a.m.-1:32 p.m. (2 hours, 29 minutes)
– Navami Ram Madhyahna, Its time is 12:18 p.m.
– Navami Tithi begins at 1:23 a.m. on April 10th.
– Navami Tithi ends on April 11 at 3:15 a.m.
Devotees get up early on this day to take a bath and tidy the puja area. People present fruits and sweets to the god during the puja ceremony. The bhog is distributed following the aarti. Devotees seek blessings for their families’ well-being and wealth.
Ram Navami is also the final day of the nine-day Navaratri celebration.