Ram Navami Puja Rituals
Lord Vishnus followers gather at a nearby temple to perform a puja. Many other devotees stay awake during the night to perform bhajan and kirtan. Also, people commemorate this day by washing and dressing statues of Lord Ram and placing them in a shrine.
During these days, Ayodhya organises ceremonies to worship Lord Rama and Maa Sita. Many devotees dress up as Lord Ram and his wife Maa Sita. Below is how you can perform rituals at your home.
- Wake up in the early morning and take a bath.
- Wear neat and tidy clothes.
- Place the idol of Lord Ram near the temple of your home.
- Use of Akshat, Chandan, Dhup, and incense sticks.
- Offer jaggery or sweets to Lord Rama.
- Read the epic story of Ramayana.
- Conclude the puja by performing aarti.
- Later, distribute prasad to other worshippers.
Besides, on Ram Navami, a unique Kanya Pujan is performed, where nine girls are invited to the devotee’s house and are worshipped as Goddess Durga in nine different ways. This is because Ram Navami falls on the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
Some Interesting Facts About Ram Navami
- Ram Navami is observed on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra.
- People believe that whoever worships Lord Rama may receive his blessings in the form of love and success.
- Lord Rama was known for killing Ravana and saving the life of Maa Sita.
- On Ram Navami, many devotees take a bath in the Sarayu River and then visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya to worship him.
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Wrapping Up
Ram Navami is one of the major festivals for Hindus. It is celebrated to honour Lord Rama’s heroics and mark the victory of good over evil. Many people visit the Ram temple or organise Puja at home to worship Lord Rama. Even the poor also make offerings or contributions to celebrate the auspicious day. From Children to elders, all offer sincere prayers and enjoy the festivities for the entire day.
