When is Ram Navami 2026: There is confusion regarding the date of Ram Navami 2026 i.e. 26th or 27th March. It is also being said that this time Ram Navami is on both 26th and 27th March. In such a situation, know here when is Ram Navami 2026, what is the auspicious time of worship?
Ram Navami 2026 Date: There is some confusion among people this year regarding Ram Navami coming along with Chaitra Navratri 2026. Some are saying 26th March, some are saying 27th March. In such a situation, if you are also confused, then know here when is Ram Navami 2026, what is the correct date of 26 or 27 Ram Navami, what is the right time of puja. Also know whether this time Ram Navami will be celebrated on both 26th and 27th March?
Ram Navami 2026 Date: Will Ram Navami be celebrated on both 26th and 27th March?
According to the Hindu calendar, Lord Rama was born in the afternoon (midday) on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. This year Navami Tithi is starting on 26th March at 11:48 am. For this reason, celebrating Ram Navami on 26 March 2026 is being considered most valid, because Navami Tithi is falling in the afternoon of this day, which is considered to be the time of birth of Lord Ram. Some people observe fast and worship according to Uday Tithi (the date at the time of sunrise). Navami Tithi will also be present on the morning of 27th March, hence many devotees can keep fast on this day also. But from religious point of view, March 26 will be considered as the main Ram Navami.
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Auspicious time of Ram Navami Puja 2026
- Puja Timings: 11:13 am to 1:41 pm
- Midday (time of birth): 12:27 pm
- Worshiping Lord Rama during this time will be considered most auspicious.
How to perform Ram Navami puja?
- Keep the fast for the whole day or from sunrise till the next day.
- Worship Lord Ram with proper rituals.
- Read/listen to Ramayana or Ram Katha.
- Organize the marriage festival (Ram Vivah) of Lord Ram and Mother Sita.
- Perform havan-puja and break the fast the next day.
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Ways to observe Ram Navami fast
According to religious beliefs, the fast of Ram Navami can be observed in three ways-
- General fast – without any special desire
- Daily fasting – as a rule throughout life
- Kamana Vrat- for fulfillment of any wish