Festival pujas
Ram Navami Puja in Mumbai · Hindi
Worship of Lord Rama at midday on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the time of his birth, with Ramayan path and bhajans.
Why is Ram Navami Puja performed?
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the ideal of dharma.
Who performs it?
Hindu families and temples across India and abroad; it is also the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
When to perform it
On Chaitra Shukla Navami, with the main worship at madhyahna (midday), the time of Rama’s birth. It is also the last day of Chaitra Navratri.
Preparing at home
Set up a picture of the Ram Darbar, keep tulsi, flowers and panjiri or panakam, and choose a reading — Bal Kand, Sundarkand or Ram Raksha Stotra.
After the puja
Prasad is shared, and many temples take out processions of Rama’s image in the evening.
Regional traditions
In South India panakam (jaggery drink) and neer mor are offered; Ayodhya holds grand celebrations; many communities hold Ramayan path through the nine days.
Things to avoid
If you fast, break it properly with light food; temples are very crowded at midday.
Puja vidhi — step by step
- Ganesh puja — Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to remove obstacles, with akshat, flowers, durva grass and a sweet.
- Sankalp — The family sits facing east or north. The pandit states the date, place, family names and gotra, and the purpose of the puja; the host takes water in the right hand as a vow.
- Madhyahna puja — At midday, worship of Rama with flowers, tulsi and naivedya.
- Ramayan path — Reading of the Bal Kand or Sundar Kand, or Ram Raksha Stotra.
- Aarti and prasad — The puja ends with aarti, pushpanjali (offering flowers), prayers for forgiveness of any mistakes, and distribution of prasad.
Families and pandits follow different traditions; your pandit may add or skip steps.
Samagri — what you need
- Roli / kumkum
- Haldi (turmeric)
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Flowers and garlands
- Incense sticks
- Diya, ghee and cotton wicks
- Camphor
- Betel leaves and supari
- Fruits
- Sweets for prasad
- Coconut
- Kalash with mango leaves
- Gangajal
- Red/yellow cloth for the altar
- Ram Darbar picture or idols
- Tulsi leaves
- Panjiri and panchamrit
- Cradle for baby Rama (optional)
Most pandits bring the special items; confirm the list when they contact you.
Aarti & mantra for this puja
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Frequently asked questions
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Why is Ram Navami puja at midday?
Rama was born at midday (madhyahna).
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