Festival guide
Ram Navami
राम नवमी
Birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.
At a glance
How is Ram Navami dated?
Ram Navami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Rama Navami, Sri Rama Navami.
Yearly reference
Ram Navami dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami (9th day of bright fortnight in Chaitra). According to tradition, Lord Rama was born during Punarvasu nakshatra at noon, making this specific tithi sacred.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedRam Navami tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ArdraDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Celebrates the birth of Maryada Purushottam Sri Rama in Ayodhya.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
How is Ram Navami dated?
Ram Navami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Ram Navami?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Ram Navami. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.