Sita Navami 2027 falls on Friday, 14 May 2027, and in Dubai the Madhyahna puja muhurat is 10:56 AM to 1:36 PM. The Navami tithi runs from 7:47 PM on 13 May to 6:09 PM on 14 May. Sita Navami, also called Sita Jayanti, celebrates the birth of Goddess Sita and is kept about a month after Rama Navami.
Every time on this page is Gulf Standard Time for Dubai, and it holds for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman within a few minutes. Indian panchang apps show times about an hour and a half later on the clock, so use the UAE figures here when you plan your day.
Sita Navami 2027 at a glance
- Date: Friday, 14 May 2027
- Navami tithi begins (Dubai): 7:47 PM, 13 May 2027
- Navami tithi ends (Dubai): 6:09 PM, 14 May 2027
- Madhyahna puja muhurat: 10:56 AM to 1:36 PM (2 hours 40 minutes)
- Madhyahna moment: 12:16 PM
- Observed on: Vaishakha Shukla Navami
- Earlier this year: Rama Navami falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027
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What is Sita Navami?
Sita Navami is the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama and an embodiment of devotion, courage and quiet strength. In the Ramayana tradition she was found in a furrow of the earth by King Janaka of Mithila, which is why she is also called Janaki and Bhumija, the daughter of the earth.
The festival falls on the Navami of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha. Tradition says Sita appeared in the Pushya nakshatra, and the midday Madhyahna window is the main time for her puja. Many women fast and pray for the well-being of their families, and the day is also a good moment to reflect on the ideals of grace and resilience that Sita represents.
Sita Navami puja vidhi at home
The Madhyahna puja muhurat in Dubai is 10:56 AM to 1:36 PM on 14 May, with the middle of the window at 12:16 PM. The Navami tithi has already been running since the evening before, so the whole day is Sita Navami.
- Bathe early, wear clean clothes and clean the puja space.
- Place an image of Sita and Rama, or a Ram Darbar image, on a clean cloth.
- Light a ghee lamp and incense, and take a simple sankalp for the day.
- Offer flowers, chandan, kumkum, and for Sita a small set of shringar items such as bangles, bindi and sindoor.
- Offer fruit, kheer or sweets as naivedyam.
- Recite the Sita stuti or a few verses of the Ramayana, then finish with aarti and share the prasad.
Your family or community tradition always comes first. If you keep a fast, many families break it after the evening aarti.
What you need
- An image of Sita and Rama
- A lamp, ghee, wicks and incense
- Chandan and kumkum for the tilak
- Camphor for the aarti
- Flowers, fruit and sweets for the offering
- A Ramayana or Sundarkand text to read from
Pooja essentials are in our Pooja Samagri range, and the daily pooja collection covers lamps and plates.
The Sita Navami essentials
A Sundarkand for reading, tilak and camphor - the three things you will reach for first.
Sita Navami in the UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman have many families who keep Sita Navami, often together with Ramayana path and satsang. Programmes vary each year, so ask your local group or temple for its plans. For temple locations, see our guide to Hindu temples in the UAE.
Friday is a short working day. Many UAE workplaces finish around midday on Friday, so the Madhyahna muhurat of 10:56 AM to 1:36 PM suits a morning puja before work or a quiet puja at home once you are back. Check your own schedule and plan a calm puja inside the window.
Offerings in a UAE home. Kheer, fruit and sweets are easy to prepare, and flowers are available at florists and Indian grocery stores across the Emirates.
Lamps in apartments. Use a small diya on a metal plate, keep it away from curtains, and check your building rules on open flames and incense.
Frequently asked questions
When is Sita Navami 2027 in the UAE?
Friday, 14 May 2027. The Navami tithi runs from 7:47 PM on 13 May to 6:09 PM on 14 May in Dubai.
What is the Sita Navami puja time in Dubai?
The Madhyahna puja muhurat on 14 May 2027 is 10:56 AM to 1:36 PM, a duration of 2 hours 40 minutes, with the midday moment at 12:16 PM.
Is Sita Navami the same as Sita Jayanti?
Yes. Both names refer to the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita on Vaishakha Shukla Navami.
Why do the Dubai timings differ from Indian listings?
Tithi timings are calculated against local sunrise, and Gulf Standard Time is an hour and a half behind India. A time taken from an Indian listing will not match the UAE window, so use the Dubai figures given here.
Do the timings change for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman?
Only by a few minutes. The Dubai figure is the one to follow across the UAE.
How long after Rama Navami is Sita Navami?
About a month. In 2027 Rama Navami falls on Thursday, 15 April and Sita Navami on Friday, 14 May.
Who was Goddess Sita?
She is the consort of Lord Rama and the daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, found in a furrow of the earth. She is honoured for her devotion, courage and dignity.
Do I have to fast on Sita Navami?
Fasting is a personal choice and follows family tradition. A calm puja and a recitation or reading from the Ramayana is a complete way to mark the day.
For every festival date with Dubai timings, visit the Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar.
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