2022 Rama Navami

Lord Rama was born on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Each year this day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Rama. Lord Rama was born during the Madhyahna period which is the middle of the Hindu day. Madhyahna which prevails for six Ghatis (approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes) is the most auspicious time to perform Rama Navami Puja rituals. The mid-point of Madhyahna marks the moment when Shri Rama was born and temples symbolize this moment as the birth moment of Lord Rama. The chanting of Shri Rama and celebration reaches its peak during this time.

Rama Navami on Sunday, April 10, 2022

Rama Navami Madhyahna Muhurat – 11:05 AM to 01:37 PM
Duration – 02 Hours 31 Mins

Rama Navami Madhyahna Moment – 12:21 PM
Navami Tithi Begins – 11:53 PM on Apr 09, 2022
Navami Tithi Ends – 01:45 AM on Apr 11, 2022

Sita Navami on Tuesday, May 10, 2022

*UAE Time

Due to the widespread use of a western clock and Gregorian calendar, people assume 12 p.m. as a Madhyahna moment. This could have been correct if sunrise and sunset occur exactly at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. respectively but at most places, sunrise and sunset timings are different from six O’clock. Hence the exact time to celebrate the birthday of Lord Rama falls between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for most Indian cities. This moment should be used to mark the birth of Shri Rama.

Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Rama and Rama Navami celebrations in Ayodhya are remarkable. Devotees come to Ayodhya from far-flung places. After taking a holy dip into the river Sarayu Devotees visit the Rama temple to participate in birthday celebrations.

Eight Prahar fasting is suggested during Rama Navami. This means devotes should observe the fast from sunrise to sunrise. Rama Navami Vrat can be observed in three different ways, casual (नैमित्तिक) -which can be observed without any cause, continual (नित्य) – which can be observed throughout life without any desire and desirable (काम्य) – which can be observed to fulfil any desire.