🌅 Ram Navami 2026 – Panchang & Timing Details

(Times are India-level estimates; city-wise exact muhurat can be provided.)

🕉 Rama Janma Muhurat (Birth Moment of Lord Rama)

According to tradition, Lord Rama was born during:

• Madhyahna Kaal
• Shukla Navami Tithi
• Punarvasu Nakshatra
• Karka Lagna

⭐ Madhyahna Ram Navami Muhurat (Approx.)

8 April 2026 — 11:00 AM to 01:30 PM

This is the most auspicious time to perform Rama Janma Puja.

🔱 Ram Navami – Significance

Ram Navami marks the divine appearance of Lord Shri Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It symbolizes:

• Victory of dharma over adharma
• The values of truth, righteousness, and ideal living
• The triumph of good over evil (Ravana)
• Renewal of courage, patience, and devotion

Ram Navami also marks the culmination of Chaitra Navratri.

🌺 Ram Navami 2026 – Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)

✔ 1. Morning Rituals

• Take a holy bath
• Clean the temple area
• Wear clean or yellow/white clothes

✔ 2. Install Rama Parivar Idols

• Lord Rama
• Maa Sita
• Lakshmana
• Hanuman

✔ 3. Offerings

• Tulsi leaves (most important)
• Chandan
• Flowers (especially yellow flowers)
• Banana, fruits, jaggery

✔ 4. Chant Mantras

• “ॐ श्री रामाय नमः”
• Recitation of Ram Raksha Stotra
• Reading of Sundar Kand or Ramayana

✔ 5. Rama Janma Celebration

During Madhyahna Muhurat:

• Blow conch
• Sing birth aarti
• Offer Naivedya and Panakam
• Perform Kanya Pujan (optional)

✔ 6. Fasting

Devotees observe:

• Nirjala fast (without water)
• Phalahar fast (fruits/milk)
• Satvik meals

🪔 Fruits of Observing Ram Navami Fast

• Removes past sins
• Grants willpower and courage
• Brings family harmony
• Protection from negativity
• Blessings of Lord Rama and Hanuman

🛕 Major Celebrations Across India

Ayodhya – Ram Mandir

• Grand aarti
• Processions
• Rama Janma celebrations
• Ramayana chanting

Rameshwaram

• Shiva–Rama combined rituals

South India (Ugadi Period)

• Special pujas in Rama temples
• Panakam distribution

ISKCON Temples

• Kirtans
• Ramayana parayan
• Midnight aarti

❓ FAQs – Ram Navami 2026

Q1. When is Ram Navami in 2026?

8 April 2026 (Wednesday).

Q2. What is the best time for Ram Navami Puja?

Madhyahna Muhurat: 11:00 AM – 01:30 PM (approx.)

Q3. Which tithi is Ram Navami celebrated on?

Chaitra Shukla Navami.

Q4. What should we offer to Lord Rama?

Tulsi leaves, banana, jaggery, Panakam, yellow flowers.

Q5. Can I break the fast before sunset?

Preferably after Navami tithi ends and puja is completed.