Ram Navami 2025 Date and Tithi, Book Vip Darshan, Packages Ayodhya Visit

Ram Navami 2025 Date and Tithi: Book Vip Darshan, Packages Ayodhya Visit

Ram Navami 2025 will be celebrated on Friday, 4 April 2025, with crafting devotion, commemorating the divine birth of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Navami Tithi is expected to begin on the morning of April 3 and run until April 4. Madhyahna Muhurat (midday) is the most auspicious time to perform Ram Janma Puja. Ram Navami is highly significant in Hindu mythology, and especially in Ayodhya where Lord Ram was born. Join Vrindavan Mathura Tourism for VIP darshan, pooja activities, and the special Ram Navami Ayodhya tour packages.

Ram Navami Puja Vidhi & Rituals – How Devotees Celebrate the Birth of Lord Ram

Ram Navami is a holy festival celebrated by Hindus for the divine birth of Lord Ram in Ayodhya. The rituals can be performed at home, as a family, or at one of the holy temples around the country. The puja vidhi, as described below, can be carried out in absolute devotion.

Ram Navami Puja Vidhi & Rituals – How Devotees Celebrate the Birth of Lord Ram

1. Morning and Afternoon Puja Rituals

Ram Navami day begins with good old house cleaning followed by setting up an altar or table that contains a picture or idol of Baby Ram.

Next on the agenda is offering up some of the common items that you would offer during puja including fruits, tulsi leaves, flowers, jaggery, and prasad (which you would make at home).

In temples, especially in Ayodhya, Vrindavan, and Chitrakoot, priests and devotees alike would have done Mangala Aarti and prepared for the rituals for the Ram Janmotsav ceremony.

The main puja will happen during the Madhyahna Muhurat (midday), the chosen time where Lord Ram is assumed to have been born.

2. Fasting Rules/Regulations (Vrat Vidhi) and Spiritual Benefits

Many devotees will undertake a Navami vrat with fasting rules - either nirjal (without water) or phalahar (fruits and milk).

You will break the fast after performing Ram Janma Aarti in the afternoon.

The spiritual benefits of following this fast are countless especially in providing peace and protection, blessings from the divine.

Couples praying for children or peace in their family life often keep the Ram Navami Vrat with full devotion.

Ram Navami Puja Vidhi & Rituals Timings (2025) Updated Schedule:

Top Destinations for Ram Navami 2025

Ram Navami, observed on Friday, April 4, 2025, will involve thousands of spiritual pilgrims to holy cities throughout India to celebrate the birth of Lord Ram. If you plan to see the Ram Navami in its full glory, here are the best destinations to observe it in 2025

Ayodhya - Birth Place of Shri Ram

1. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir

The central point of Ram Navami observances.
You can witness grand Janma Mahotsav, Madhyahna Aarti and other rituals at the space of Lord Ram birth.
The crowds continually come and go for darshan and the programs throughout this holy day.

2. Kanak Bhawan Temple

Renowned for a spiritual atmosphere and musical bhajans
Devotees offer puja to Sita-Ram using their local traditions where they live.

3. Ram Ki Paidi Ghats (Sarayu River)

A place to take a holy dip and have evening Sarayu Aarti.
A spiritually overwhelming experience with hundreds of diyas and mantras.

4. Ayodhya Streets & Grounds

The entire city is illuminated with Ramayana jhankis, Rath yatras and street processions.
There are ongoing Ram Leela performances and storytelling sessions all over the major spots.

Other Great Places to Celebrate Ram Navami

1. Sitamarhi, Bihar

Considered as the birthplace of Sita Mata, wife of Lord Ram.
Ram-Sita puja and visits to the Sita Kund temple are the main activities.

2. Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

An important location in the Ramayana pilgrimage, and associated with Ram Setu.
Devotees perform a dips in the sea during puja, and visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple.

3. Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh)

The location where Lord Ram spent a large portion of his exile.
Many devotees will visit Ram Ghat and do the Kamadgiri Parikrama on Ram Navami.

4. Nashik, Maharashtra

Associated with the Ramayana pilgrimages, such as a series of events associated with Shurpanakha.
Has the famous Kalaram Temple where puja is traditionally completed and peaceful celebrations.

Ram Navami in Vrindavan & Mathura - A Spiritual Celebration in Krishna Bhoomi

While Ayodhya is rightly known as the birthplace of Lord Ram, similar magnitude of devotion takes place in Vrindavan and Mathura around Ram Navami. Although Vrindavan and Mathura are primarily known as Krishna's birthplace and abode, these holy towns pay homage to the incredible legacy of Lord Ram, his values and eventually his life in bhakti tradition.

1. Celebration at Temples

Rangji Mandir (Vrindavan) is home to Ram Navami bhajans, pravachan, and ajarta and celebrations are with the help of bhakti festivals held in true form in South India. The ambience of the temple includes beautiful decor, ranging from decorations to the garlands, lamps and fresh flowers.
Dwarkadhish Temple (Mathura) also mark the day with Ramayana katha, bhajan singing Ramcharitmanas and programme that awakens more majesty to Lord Ram and Krishna.
Shrines in Mathura-Vrindavan, including Banke Bihari Temple and other local temples, hold small gatherings, whereby recommencement of the aarti occurs, as puja for devotees is conducted through singing of Lord Ram's glories.

2. Devotional Atmoshpere

As a spiritual discovery Ram Naumi begins to echo on the streets of Vrindavan, which otherwise have continuous flow of bhajan and kirtan overflowing of Ram Naam.
Many ashrams and spiritual missionaries hold Sundarkand Paath, Ram Raksha Stotra and recital for prayas from other devotees in the group.
Floral decorations and flowering Ram Leela scenes are apparent displayed around the courtyard of all temples, enhancing this cosmic presence.

3. Centralising Krishna and Ram Bhakti

In Vrindavan, Krishna and Ram are served as a singular divine presence, so for devotees, celebration of Ram Navami becomes even that more special.
Devotees often recite stories of both avatars of Vishnu, showing the unity of spiritual paths.

Book VIP Darshan & Sugam Darshan at Ram Mandir Ayodhya— With Vrindavan Mathura Tourism

Experiencing a calm, serene, and peaceful darshan of Ram Lalla at the newly constructed Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya is an experience of a lifetime. There is a daily influx of thousands of pilgrims going to the temple each day - particularly during festival days such as Ram Navami, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima, so with these huge crowds, this is where a VIP/Sugam Darshan can help you not to miss out on this once in a lifetime experience because of crazy long waiting lines.

✅ What is VIP Darshan / Sugam Darshan at Ram Mandir?

VIP Darshan will give you expedited access to the inner sanctum of the Ram Mandir with a lighter crowd and a little extra time for prayer.
Sugam darshan has been created particularly for senior members of the community, NRI, physically disabled and devotees looking for less hassle as they enter the temple.
So regardless of the option you choose, you will have an escort and helper so there is no confusion and hassle while visiting the temple.

✅ Book your VIP Darshan with Vrindavan Mathura Tourism benefits

Smoother entry with priority access to already identified Gates at Ram Mandir.
Each of our clients will also have a dedicated local guide that will support them on their pilgrimage from entering to exiting.
We will support the identification checks for our clients as well as temple protocol on behalf for the client.
A waiting lounge - where available.
Access to a guide who will support the aarti, support booking of prasad or personal pooja - as optional.