Shri Ram Navami and celebration in different countries!

​Shri Ram Navami in 2025 is observed on Sunday, April 6th. This festival commemorates the birth of Shri Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, it also marks the conclusion of Chaitra Navratri.

The Navami Tithi begins at 7:26 PM on April 5th and concludes at 7:22 PM on April 6th. The most auspicious time for performing Shri Ram Navami rituals, known as the Madhyahna Muhurat, is from 11:11 AM to 1:38 PM on April 6th.

Devotees celebrate by fasting, reciting passages from the Ramayan, singing bhajans, and participating in processions. Temples dedicated to Shri Ram are adorned for the occasion, and many organize special events and community feasts.

In Pune, Maharashtra, Shri Ram Navami is observed with great enthusiasm. Local temples such as the Shree Ram Mandir in Sadashiv Peth and the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple host special ceremonies and processions. It's advisable to check with these temples for specific event timings and details.

Shri Ram Navami is celebrated with great devotion across India and in many parts of the world.

Thousands of devotees from India and Nepal visit Janaki Mandir.

Shri Ram Navami is also celebrated in other countries like Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and the UK, where Hindu communities organize temple prayers, processions, and cultural programs.


Here’s a detailed look at Shri Ram Navami celebrations in different places across India and Nepal:

1. Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – The Birthplace of Shri Ram
Grand Processions: Huge processions (Shobha Yatra) with idols of Shri Ram, Shri Sita, Shri Lakshman, and Shri Hanuman move through the city, accompanied by chanting and devotional songs.

Sarayu River Bath: Devotees take a holy dip in the Sarayu River before visiting the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.

Ram Temple Celebrations (2025): With the newly constructed Ram Mandir, this year’s celebrations will be particularly grand. Special pujas, aartis, and laser shows are expected.

Recitation of Ramayana: Continuous chanting of the Ramcharitmanas and Valmiki Ramayana takes place in temples.

Spiritual Discourses: Saints and scholars deliver lectures on Lord Rama’s life and teachings.

2. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - The Spiritual Place
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple and other Shri Ram temples in Varanasi host elaborate Maha Aarti.

Ramlila Performances: Special enactments of episodes from the Ramayana are performed.

Temple Decorations: Temples are beautifully adorned with flowers, diyas, and rangolis.

Bhajans & Kirtans: Devotional songs are sung throughout the day.

3. Sitamarhi, Bihar – Birthplace of Shri Sita
The Janaki Mandir and Punaura Dham (where Goddess Shri Sita was found) hold grand processions.

Thousands of devotees visit the site to offer prayers to Maa Janaki and Lord Rama.

Special yagnas (fire rituals) are performed.

4. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu – Associated with Lord Rama’s Journey
The Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the Char Dham sites, conducts special pujas.

Processions of Lord Rama’s idol are carried out across the city.

Devotees perform a sacred bath at Agnitheertham, a holy sea near the temple.

The famous floating stone bridge legend linked to Lord Rama is remembered.

5. Bhadrachalam, Telangana – The Grand Kalyanotsavam
The Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple hosts Kalyanotsavam, a grand wedding of Lord Rama and Sita.

Lakhs of devotees gather to witness this ritual.

Decorated beautifully with lights and flowers.

6. Bengaluru, Karnataka – Vibrant Celebrations
The Kodandarama Temple in Malleshwaram and the ISKCON Temple conduct elaborate pujas and kirtans.

Devotees observe day-long fasts and offer special prayers.

Ramayana Discourses: Scholars narrate episodes from the epic.

7. Puri, Odisha – Ram Navami at Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath Temple holds grand ceremonies for Lord Rama.

Devotees visit Gundicha Temple, believed to be associated with Lord Rama’s exile period.

Chariot processions take place in some areas.

8. Mumbai, Maharashtra – Grand Processions & Bhajans
The Shri Ram Mandir in Wadala, one of Mumbai’s oldest temples, holds special aartis.

ISKCON temples in Juhu and Girgaon organize kirtans and prasadam distribution.

Huge processions take place across the city, particularly in Dadar and Thane.

9. Chhattisgarh – Shri Ram’s Connection with the State
Ram Navami is celebrated with special events in Rajim, Raipur, and Chandkhuri.

The region is believed to be part of Lord Rama’s Vanavasa (exile journey).

Processions, bhajans, and religious plays are common.

10. Janakpur, Nepal – Birthplace of Shri Sita
The Janaki Mandir, a grand palace-like temple, hosts major celebrations.

Devotees from India and Nepal gather for Shobha Yatras and aarti.

Special wedding reenactments of Lord Rama and Sita take place.

International Celebrations
Mauritius, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, and Suriname have large Hindu populations who celebrate Ram Navami in temples.

The UK, USA, and Canada also witness grand celebrations in Hindu temples with bhajans and discourses.

Shri Ram Navami is celebrated with great devotion outside India, particularly in countries with a significant Hindu population. Here’s how the festival is observed in different parts of the world:

1. Nepal (Janakpur and Kathmandu)
Janakpur, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, holds grand celebrations, including Shobha Yatras (processions) and Ram-Sita Kalyanotsavam (wedding reenactments).

In Kathmandu, major temples like Pashupatinath and Ram Mandir hold special pujas and Ramayana recitations.

Devotees gather in large numbers to chant bhajans and perform aarti.

2. Mauritius
Ram Navami is a nationally recognized festival due to the large Indian-origin Hindu population.

People gather in Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin), a sacred lake, to offer prayers.

Temples across the island conduct bhajans, Ramayana readings, and processions.

Fasting and community feasts (prasad distribution) are common.

3. Fiji
Fiji has a strong Hindu presence, and Ram Navami is a public holiday.

Nine-day celebrations take place in temples, with kirtans and Ramayana pravachans (discourses).

The festival is observed at Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi and other temples.

Devotees fast, sing bhajans, and perform traditional plays on Lord Rama’s life.

4. Trinidad & Tobago
Ram Navami is a national holiday, and celebrations are led by organizations like the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha.

Hindus visit temples for Ramayan chanting, fasting, and spiritual discourses.

Some temples organize Hawan (fire rituals) and cultural performances.

5. Guyana & Suriname
Guyana and Suriname have a large Indo-Caribbean Hindu population.

Temples conduct special prayers, kirtans, and storytelling sessions on Lord Rama’s life.

Many homes and temples observe fasting and distribute prasad.

Large community gatherings are organized, with Ramayana plays and discourses.

6. United States & Canada
Hindu temples across New York, New Jersey, Toronto, and Vancouver organize:

Ramayan path (recitation)

Bhajan sessions

Special pujas and aartis

The Hindu Temple Society of North America (New York) and BAPS temples conduct grand celebrations.

Community centers and ISKCON temples arrange Satsangs (spiritual gatherings) and prasad distribution.

7. United Kingdom
In cities like London, Leicester, and Birmingham, major Hindu temples hold Shri Ram Navami pujas and bhajans.

The Bhaktivedanta Manor (ISKCON temple, London) celebrates with processions, plays, and cultural events.

Some temples organize Akhand Ramayan (continuous 24-hour Ramayan recitation).

8. Australia & New Zealand
Temples in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland hold Shri Ram Navami satsangs and kirtans.

Devotees observe fasting, special prayers, and Ramayan readings.

The ISKCON temples in Sydney and Melbourne celebrate with large gatherings and feasts.

Key Rituals in International Celebrations:
✅ Fasting – Many devotees observe a day-long fast.
✅ Ramayana Recitation – Full or partial readings of Ramcharitmanas or Valmiki Ramayana.
✅ Bhajans & Kirtans – Singing of devotional songs dedicated to Lord Rama.
✅ Processions (Shobha Yatra) – Some places organize Rath Yatras with Lord Rama’s idols.
✅ Hawan & Pujas – Special fire rituals and temple prayers.
✅ Cultural Programs – Dramatic enactments of Ramayana, discourses, and storytelling sessions.

Conclusion
Shri Ram Navami is a globally celebrated festival that unites millions of devotees in devotion to Lord Rama. While the scale and traditions vary across different regions, the essence remains the same—prayers, fasting, recitation of the Ramayana, and devotion to dharma (righteousness).

In India, places like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Bhadrachalam, Rameswaram, and Sitamarhi witness massive processions, temple rituals, and cultural performances.

In Nepal (Janakpur), it is celebrated with grand pujas and reenactments of Lord Rama and Sita’s wedding.

In countries like Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname, Ram Navami is a national holiday, with widespread temple celebrations.

In Western countries (USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand), Hindu temples and communities organize bhajans, discourses, and cultural programs, keeping the traditions alive.

Regardless of where it is celebrated, Shri Ram Navami serves as a reminder of Lord Rama’s virtues—truth, courage, devotion, and righteousness. It is a time for spiritual renewal, community bonding, and reflection on his teachings.