Ram Navami Celebrated Across India on March 26-27, 2026

Ram Navami, a major Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Rama, will be celebrated across India on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with observances extending to Friday, March 27, in some regions due to the lunar calendar's Navami Tithi spanning both days. The festival, which concludes the nine-day Chaitra Navratri, draws millions of devotees to temples and homes for prayers honoring Rama, revered as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and an ideal of righteousness, truth, and justice.

The Navami Tithi begins at 11:48 a.m. on March 26 and ends at 10:06 a.m. on March 27, leading to variations in celebration dates based on local traditions and the principle of Udaya Tithi, which prioritizes the lunar day present at sunrise. In many parts of the country, particularly northern and central states, the primary observances occur on March 26, aligning with the midday Madhyahna period believed to be Rama's birth time. Devotees perform rituals during the auspicious Muhurat from 11:13 a.m. to 1:41 p.m. on that day, including recitations from the Ramcharitmanas, fasting, and kanya pujan, where young girls are honored with food, clothes, and gifts as symbols of divine blessings.