Ram Navami 2025 – Date, Story, and How to worship Ram

Ram Navami, the greatest festival of Sanatan Dharma, is associated with the birth of Lord Ram. On this day, the ninth date of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, Lord Vishnu incarnated as Lord Ram in the womb of Queen Kaushalya, wife of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. This day is celebrated as the Ram Navami festival. It holds special significance for all Hindus. This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 6, 2025. However, since Navratri ends on April 7, Ram Navami will also be observed on April 6. You can perform Ram Navami Puja on Sunday, which also marks the day when Goswami Tulsidas began writing the Shri Ram Charit Manas.

Mythological Story of Lord Ram’s Birth

According to mythological stories, Lord Ram incarnated during the Treta Yuga. King Dasharatha of Ayodhya performed the Putreshti Yajna (a ritual for offspring) and received the divine pudding (kheer) from the Yajna. King Dasharatha gave the kheer to his beloved wife, Queen Kaushalya. She shared half of it with Queen Kaikeyi, and both queens then gave half of their portions to Queen Sumitra. As a result of consuming this kheer, on the ninth day of Chaitra, under the Pushya Nakshatra and Cancer Lagna, Lord Ram was born to Queen Kaushalya. Similarly, Queen Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharat, and Queen Sumitra gave birth to Lakshman and Shatrughna.

How to Celebrate Ram Navami 2025

Ram Navami 2025 begins with the worship of the Sun God, as the Sun represents strength and is believed to be the ancestor of Lord Ram in Hindu belief. Ram Navami coincides with the last day of Chaitra Navratri. People celebrate it in different ways according to local customs and traditions. Lord Ram is seen as a symbol of righteousness and is regarded as the ideal man who does not discriminate against anyone. On this day, people sing bhajans, perform kirtans, and listen to the Ram Katha. The Ram Charit Manas is often recited on this day. It is believed that fasting on Ram Navami brings prosperity and eliminates sins and evil.

Ram Navami 2025

Ram Navami Puja Muhurat: 10:45 AM to 01:14 PM

Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes

Ram Navami Midday Moment: 12:00 PM

Start of Navami Tithi: April 5, 2025, at 19:26

End of Navami Tithi: April 6, 2025, at 19:22

Recite Ram Raksha Stotra on Ram Navami

On Ram Navami 2025, recite the Ram Raksha Stotra. This powerful stotra is believed to bring immense benefits. Lord Shiva revealed this stotra to Rishi Budhkaushik in a dream, who wrote it down upon awakening. This stotra is in Sanskrit, and regular chanting of it removes all ailments and evil spirits from the home. Those who recite it are blessed with longevity, happiness, children, victory, and humility. One should resolve to chant this stotra on Ram Navami.

How to Perform Puja According to Your Zodiac Sign on Ram Navami

Aries: Recite Ram Raksha Stotra.
Taurus: Chant Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram 108 times.
Gemini: Recite Indra Krut Ram Stotra.
Cancer: Chant the Shri Ram with Lakshman Kavach.
Leo: Recite Ram Gayatri Mantra.
Virgo: Perform the Sundarkand recitation along with Ram Dwadasa Naam Stotra.
Libra: Recite the Bal Kand of Valmiki Ramayana.
Scorpio: Recite Ram Raksha Stotra.
Sagittarius: Chant Vishnu Sahasranama along with Shri Ram Tarak Mantra.
Capricorn: Recite Shri Ram Ashtakshara Stotra.
Aquarius: Chant Shri Hanuman Gayatri Mantra along with Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram.
Pisces: Recite Ram Raksha Stotra along with Sundarkand.