Ram Navami 2031
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra. Rama is believed to have been born at midday, so the main worship is in the madhyahna period.
In 2031, Ram Navami is on Tuesday, 1 April 2031.
- Madhyahna puja muhurat: 1 Apr 2031, 11:10 AM to 1:40 PM
- Shukla Navami begins: 31 Mar 2031, 7:17 PM
- Shukla Navami ends: 1 Apr 2031, 9:34 PM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
How the date is fixed
Ram Navami falls on Shukla Navami of Chaitra. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at midday (madhyahna, the middle fifth of the day). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Devotees fast, read the Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas, and celebrate Rama's birth at noon with bhajans, a cradle ceremony and offerings of panakam and kosambari in the South. Ayodhya holds large processions.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Ram Navami in 2031?
In 2031, Ram Navami is on Tuesday, 1 April 2031. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Ram Navami?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.