Karmandir 
Why it is celebrated
Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra and celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Shri Ram. It is believed that Shri Ram was born in Ayodhya at midday, so the main puja is done at noon. It is also the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
The story
King Dasharath of Ayodhya was righteous and loved by his people, but he carried one sorrow: he had no children. On the advice of Guru Vashishth, he had Rishi Shringi perform the Putrakameshti yagya.
When the yagya was complete, Agni dev appeared and gave the king a vessel of kheer. The king shared this prasad among his three queens, Kaushalya, Kaikeyi and Sumitra.
In time, on Chaitra Shukla Navami at midday, Shri Ram was born to Queen Kaushalya. Bharat was born to Queen Kaikeyi, and Lakshman and Shatrughna to Queen Sumitra. Joy swept through Ayodhya. Lamps were lit in every home, songs of celebration were sung, and the king gave gifts with an open hand.
Goswami Tulsidas describes this moment beautifully in the Ramcharitmanas. The Lord first appears before Mata Kaushalya in his divine form, and then, at his mother's request, becomes a tiny baby and begins to cry.
That is why on Ram Navami the birth of Ram Lalla is celebrated at noon, the cradle is rocked and 'Bhaye Pragat Kripala' is sung.
Puja vidhi
- Bathe in the morning and take the sankalp of the fast; you may keep a fruit-only fast as your health allows.
- Decorate the picture or idol of Ram Darbar or Ram Lalla with flowers and prepare a small cradle.
- At the midday muhurat, bathe Ram Lalla with water and panchamrit, then offer new clothes, tulsi, flowers, sandalwood and akshat.
- At the moment of birth, blow the conch and ring the bell, sing 'Bhaye Pragat Kripala' or other birth bhajans, and rock the cradle.
- Offer panjiri, kheer, fruit and panchamrit as bhog and do the aarti.
- Read the Balkand of the Ramcharitmanas or chant Ram naam. Homes keeping Navratri also do kanya pujan.
Food
Dhaniya panjiri, kheer and panchamrit; in South India, panakam (jaggery drink) and kosambari.
Wishes to send
Happy Ram Navami! May Prabhu Shri Ram's grace always be with your family.
WhatsAppMay the life of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram show us the path of truth, patience and love. Jai Shri Ram!
WhatsAppMay Ram Lalla, born in Ayodhya, fill your home with the light of joy too. Greetings on Ram Navami.
WhatsAppMay your day be blessed with the sweetness of the Ramcharitmanas and Ram naam. Happy Ram Navami.
WhatsAppWhen Ram lives in the heart, there is peace in every task. Ram Navami wishes to you and your family.
WhatsAppAt this holy hour of Ram's birth, may lamps glow in every home and devotion awaken in every heart. Jai Siya Ram!
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