This holy festival of Ram Navami is celebrated on the Navami date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, according to Hindu theology, Lord Shri Ram was born on this day and the festival ends with the worship of nine forms of Durga Maa. . Description of many human incarnations of Gods and Goddesses is found in this world. When Ravana’s tyranny increased in ancient times, then all the living beings became victims of his tyranny. Gave freedom to the creatures and saved the world, the birthday of Lord Ram, born in Treta Yuga, is celebrated as the holy festival of Ram Navami.
Importance of Ram Navami
According to Sanatan Dharma, one or the other festival is celebrated throughout the year, and each festival has its own significance. In the same way, the festival of Ram Navami is also considered a symbol of the downfall of evil forces from the earth and the arrival of Lord Rama himself to liberate all the humans present here from the atrocities of all the demons. On this day, Lord Vishnu himself had incarnated on earth as Lord Shri Ram to end the atrocities of demons and demons from the earth. Ram Navami is a special festival for all Hindus, which is celebrated by all Hindus together with great enthusiasm. Lord Ram, who was born on this day, had established the kingdom of Ram Rajya here by ending the atrocities of Ravana from the earth and also explained the importance of his divine power.
Ram navami story
According to legend, Lord Shri Ram, Mata, Sita and Lord Laxman were going to exile, at the same time Lord Shri Ram stopped for a while to rest at a place where Lord Shri Ram was resting, at a distance There lived an old woman. Lord Shri Ram, along with Sita and Lord Laxman, the three people went to that old woman’s house, as soon as they went home, they saw that the old woman was spinning yarn. When he saw them in the old lady who welcomed these three with respect, after that she asked them to bathe and meditate. He is hungry, for this first bring the pearl, later, I will have food. Hearing these words of Lord Rama, the old lady became very worried and upset, but the old lady did not want to insult the guest who had come to her house, so she ran to the king of her town and asked the king to lend her the pearl. , But seeing the condition of the old lady, the king started thinking that the old lady does not have the status to return the pearl, but taking pity on the condition of the old lady, the king lent her the pearl. The old woman went to Lord Shri Ram running with the pearl and fed that pearl to Lord Shri Ram’s swan. After feeding pearls to the swan, the old woman fed Lord Shri Ram. As the tree grew, there were many pearls in it, but the old woman did not know anything about this pearl tree, whenever pearls fell from that tree, her neighbors would come and pick up that pearl from there. Used to go One day that old woman was cutting yarn sitting under a tree in her courtyard, then a pearl fell from that tree, as soon as the pearl fell, the old woman picked it up and took it to the king of that city. Seeing that the king was surprised. The king asked the old lady that how and where did you get so many pearls, then the old lady told the king that there is a pearl tree in her courtyard. On hearing this. The king got that tree planted in his courtyard, but the tree which was planted in the king’s courtyard by Lord Shri Ram’s kindness, instead of pearls, thorns started appearing in it, one day the thorn of the same tree pricked the king’s wife’s leg. After being pricked by the thorn, she felt a lot of pain, she went to the king shouting and told him the whole thing, seeing this, the king got that tree planted again in the courtyard of the old lady. After the tree was planted again in the courtyard of the old woman, by the grace of Lord Shri Ram, pearls started growing in it again; now whenever pearls fell from that tree, she always distributed it as Prasad to Lord Shri Ram.
Why is Ram Navami festival celebrated?
In fact, if we talk about the Treta Yuga many years before the auspicious festival of Ram Navami, then at this time people were very upset due to the misbehavior of the evil demon named Ravana. Ravana was a very wise man and along with being extremely mighty, he was also a devotee of Lord Shiva. He was given this boon by Lord Shiva, that it is not in the control of an ordinary person to kill him. That’s why Lord Vishnu himself incarnated on the earth to free the people present on the earth from the atrocities of that evil Ravana. This day of birth is very special for all the people of India, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the world, but the killing of Ravana is not the only reason for the worship of Shri Ram, but his whole life is a day for the people. For example, because he had accepted the life of living in the forest by leaving the pleasure of the whole palace, just by the order of the promise given by his parents. Similarly in the life of Lord Shri Ram
Presenting God as an ideal life, as well as conveying this message to the people of the present time and many new generations to come, is also a purpose of celebrating this day of Ram Navami.
How is Ram Navami celebrated?
Ram Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram. This festival is celebrated on the Navami date of the month of Chenaitra, and in this month all the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped, and Ram Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri that occurs during this month. In Hinduism, recitation of various religious texts, havan worship and bhajan etc. are also done on this day. On this day many people worship the idol of Lord Shri Ram even in the form of a child. The people of South India celebrate this festival as the wedding anniversary of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Sita, but according to texts like Ramayana, people living all over Ayodhya celebrate their marriage on Panchami Tithi and Navami Tithi in different regions. The way of celebrating also varies. This festival is celebrated by taking a dip in the Ganga and Sarayu river in Ayodhya and Banaras, as well as the Rath Yatra of Lord Rama Mata Sita and Hanuman ji is also organized on this day. Apart from this, grand events are organized on the Navami date of Chaitra Paksha in places like Ayodhya, Bihar, Rameshwaram and Sitamani on this occasion of Ram Navami. This day is special for all the people of Hindu religion. But the idol of Lord Shri Ram is also installed in the pandals. This day is specially celebrated in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. Prabhu Shri Ram Ji was born in Abhijit Nakshatra at 12 noon on the Navami of Cheitra Shukla Paksha, due to which many devotees complete their Chaitra Navratri fast at 12 noon itself and offer Kheer Puri and Halwa in their homes. Along with this, on this auspicious festival of Ram Navami, recitation of Ram Strot, Ram Baan, and Akhand Ramayana etc. are also held at many places. Along with taking out the Rath Yatra, a fair is also organized on this day.
Ram navami worship method
☸On the day of Ram Navami, there is a special importance of its purity and the genuineness of worshiping. On this festival day, in the early morning after taking a bath, remembering Lord Ram, along with all the devotees, Lord Ram ji completely observes the fast and fasting. Let’s sing and worship.
☸After being clean, put the idol or picture of your favorite god or the god whom you are going to worship on a wooden platform by laying a red or yellow cloth, after that give a bath to the idol and if you put a picture of God If so, clean it thoroughly.
☸While worshiping, do light incense and lamp in front of all the deities and never extinguish the lit lamp yourself.
☸After that, apply turmeric, kumkum and akshat on the heads of the deities, then garland them with fresh flowers, after performing the aarti of all the deities, while worshiping, apply sandalwood, kumkum, abir gulal or turmeric and henna with the ring finger of your hand.
☸After duly worshiping all the deities, offer prasad or naivedya i.e. (bhog) to everyone. Keep in mind that salt, chili and oil should not be used in any God’s bhog. Be sure to keep a leaf of Tulsi ji on all the dishes kept there.
☸After doing all the puja rituals, do aarti after meditating on the god you are worshipping. After the puja is over, prepare Kheer and Fruit Mool, the most favorite food of Lord Shri Ram, and keep it later. Let me distribute it as Prasad.
☸If you do any worship at home, along with your Ishta Dev, Swastik, Kalash, Navagraha Devta, Panch Lokpal, Shodash Matrika, and Saptamatrika are also worshipped, but while doing any worship, get the worship done by an experienced Pandit only so that your worship Can be completed legally without any hindrance.
☸After the puja is over, tilak should be applied on the forehead of all the people with the roll kept on their puja.
Ram Navami auspicious time
Navami date starts:- March 29, 2023 from 09:07 in the night.
Navami date ends:- March 30, 2023 till 11:30 pm.
Navami Madhyahna Muhurta:- From 11:17 am to 01:45 pm
Duration: 02 hours 28 minutes.