When is Ramanavami 2026: Ram Navami is celebrated on the last day of Chaitra Navratri i.e. Navami Tithi. On this day, Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram and was born in the house of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. This year Chaitra Navratri started from 19 March 2026. This time Navratri is not for nine days, but for eight days. That means Ashtami and Navami Tithi are falling on the same day. However, people have doubts about when Ram Navami is to be celebrated and when Ram Janmotsav will take place. Know through this article when is Ram Navami 2026 this year and at which time Ram Janmotsav will be celebrated.
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When is Ram Navami? – Photo : adobe stock
When is Ram Navami 2026?
The festival of Ramnavami falls on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, which is the last day of Navratri. In the year 2026, the festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated on both 26 March and 27 March 2026. This day is celebrated with reverence and devotion all over India as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram.
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Auspicious time of Ram Navami 2026 – Photo: Amar Ujala
Auspicious time of Ram Navami
In 2026, Navami Tithi will start on March 26 at 11:48 am and will be valid till March 27, 2026 at 10:06 am.
According to astrologers, Lord Ram Ji was born on Navami Tithi in Abhijeet Muhurta. Since Navami Tithi is starting after 11.30 am on 26th March, the festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated on 26th March 2026. Also, on this day there will be a coincidence of Punarvasu Nakshatra, in which Lord Ram was born. Since Navami Tithi is going to be on 27th March 2026 till 10.06 am. Therefore, at some places, Ram Navami will be celebrated on March 27 according to Udaya Tithi. Kanya Puja will also be done on 27th March only. With this the Navratri fast will be broken.
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When is Ram Janmotsav in Ayodhya? – Photo: Information Department
When is Ram Navami in Ayodhya 2026?
Shri Ram Lalla was born in Ayodhya. A grand Ramjanmotsav is celebrated there. This year Ram Navami is being celebrated in Ayodhya on Friday, 27 March 2026. Ramlala Janmotsav will start at 12.27 pm in Ram temple.
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Ram Navami Puja Rules – Photo : amar ujala
Importance of Ram Navami
Ram Navami, celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, has special significance in Hindu religion. It is believed that on this day Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya, who is a symbol of religion, dignity and truth.
Ramnavmi puja method
On this day, wake up early in the morning and take bath. Clean the temple in the house and install the idol of Lord Ram. Purify by sprinkling Ganga water. Then offer flowers, basil and fruits. Recite Ramcharitmanas and perform Ram Janam and Aarti at 12 noon.
offering on Ram Navami