Thursday, 15 April 2027
Ram Navami 2027
In short
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April 2027: Shukla Paksha Navami of Chaitra, the tithi current at midday (madhyahna) in New Delhi.
- Date
- Thursday, 15 April 2027
- Tithi
- Chaitra Shukla Paksha Navami
- Tithi begins
- 14 Apr, 15:24
- Tithi ends
- 15 Apr, 13:22
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Ram Navami marks the birth of Rama, regarded in Hindu tradition as an avatar of Vishnu and the hero of the Ramayana. It falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri.
Devotees fast, recite the Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas, and temples hold worship and processions, with large gatherings in Ayodhya. In Nepal, the Janaki temple in Janakpur draws many pilgrims.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ram Navami in 2027?
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday, 15 April 2027.
How is the date of Ram Navami decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Navami of Chaitra, the tithi current at midday (madhyahna) in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Ram Navami observed?
Devotees fast, recite the Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas, and temples hold worship and processions, with large gatherings in Ayodhya. In Nepal, the Janaki temple in Janakpur draws many pilgrims.