Ram Navami 2027 राम नवमी
Thursday, 15 April 2027 · March–April
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April 2027. It honours Rama as the ideal of dharma, and his life as told in the Ramayana. The day is spent in devotion, fasting and recitation. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami in the Hindu lunar calendar.
Ram Navami 2027 date
Thursday, 15 April 2027
Ram Navami — dates by year
| 2026 | Friday, 27 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 15 April 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 3 April 2028 |
Date cross-checked against multiple panchang sources; regional observance can differ by a day.
Ram Navami at a glance
| Date (2027) | Thursday, 15 April 2027 |
| Lunar day | Chaitra Shukla Navami |
| Usual month | March–April |
| Category | Vaishnava |
The story behind Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya at noon on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. It is the culmination of the spring nine-nights.
Significance of Ram Navami
It honours Rama as the ideal of dharma, and his life as told in the Ramayana. The day is spent in devotion, fasting and recitation.
How Ram Navami is celebrated
- Fasting until noon, the traditional hour of Rama’s birth
- Recitation and parayan of the Ramayana and Ram Raksha Stotra
- Bhajans, kirtan and jhankis depicting baby Rama
- Temple celebrations, especially grand in Ayodhya
Regional variations
Ayodhya holds the largest celebrations; in South India the day is also marked as the divine wedding (Sitarama Kalyanam) of Rama and Sita, notably at Bhadrachalam.
Festive foods of Ram Navami
Traditional dishes prepared for Ram Navami include panakam (jaggery drink), kosambari, fruit and vrat foods.
Quick tips
- Keep the fast until midday and recite the Ram Raksha Stotra
- Visit a Rama temple or hold bhajans at home
Choosing the muhurat on Ram Navami
Ram Navami falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami. To choose an auspicious time on the day, open the muhurat planner for your city and check the day's choghadiya and the Rahu Kaal to avoid. For the exact date this year, see the panchang calendar, and for weddings or a housewarming near this festival, confirm the muhurat with a qualified pandit.
Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and vary each year; regional traditions can differ by a day. For the exact date this year, confirm with your local panchang or pandit.
Common questions
When is Ram Navami 2027?
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April 2027. It falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami; because the Hindu calendar is lunar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.
Why is Ram Navami celebrated?
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, born to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya at noon on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. It is the culmination of the spring nine-nights.
How is Ram Navami observed?
Common observances include Fasting until noon, the traditional hour of Rama’s birth; Recitation and parayan of the Ramayana and Ram Raksha Stotra; Bhajans, kirtan and jhankis depicting baby Rama; Temple celebrations, especially grand in Ayodhya.
How is Ram Navami celebrated in different regions?
Ayodhya holds the largest celebrations; in South India the day is also marked as the divine wedding (Sitarama Kalyanam) of Rama and Sita, notably at Bhadrachalam.
What foods are made for Ram Navami?
Traditional dishes include panakam (jaggery drink), kosambari, fruit and vrat foods.