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Ram Navami Mantras & Prayers — Birth of Lord Rama

Ram Navami (राम नवमी) celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, on the Navami of Chaitra Shukla Paksha. Rama was born at noon, so the celebration peaks at midday with aartis, the reading of the Ramayana, and Ram bhajans. Here are all the mantras and prayers for Ram Navami.

Shri Ramchandra Kripalu — Ram Stuti

Tulsidas's beloved stuti of the lotus-eyed Lord, sung at the noon hour of Rama's birth. "Shri Ramchandra Kripalu Bhajman Haran Bhavbhay Darunam."

Shri Ramchandra Kripalu (Ram Stuti)

श्री रामचन्द्र कृपालु भजु मन हरण भवभय दारुणम् ।

Ram Raksha Stotra — Shield of Rama

The protective armour of Rama by Budha Kaushika, recited on Ram Navami for protection and the fulfilment of wishes.

Ram Raksha Stotra

॥ ॐ श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥

Ram Chalisa — Forty Verses of Rama

The complete Ram Chalisa praising Lord Rama, the ideal man (Maryada Purushottam), recited through Ram Navami.

Ram Chalisa

श्री रघुबीर भक्त हितकारी।

Hanuman Chalisa — Rama's Greatest Devotee

No worship of Rama is complete without Hanuman. Recite the Hanuman Chalisa, for Hanuman is ever present where the name of Rama is sung.

Hanuman Chalisa

श्रीगुरु चरन सरोज रज, निज मनु मुकुरु सुधारि।

Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtak

Tulsidas's "remover of troubles" — recited on Ram Navami with the Hanuman Chalisa to invoke the strength and grace of Rama and Hanuman.

Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak

बालपना सों हनुमंत अति खेलें।

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ram Navami 2026?
Ram Navami in 2026 falls in late March (the Navami tithi of Chaitra Shukla Paksha, the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri). Lord Rama was born at noon (Madhyahna), so the main puja is performed at midday.
Which mantra to chant on Ram Navami?
Chant "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram" and "Om Sri Ramaya Namah". Recite Shri Ramchandra Kripalu (Ram Stuti), the Ram Chalisa, and the Ram Raksha Stotra. Sing the Hanuman Chalisa, as Rama and Hanuman are worshipped together.
How to do Ram Navami puja at home?
Clean the home and set up an altar with Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman. Fast through the day (many keep the ninth-day Navratri fast). At noon, the birth hour, offer flowers, fruit, tulsi and panakam (a jaggery drink), light the lamp, recite the Ram Stuti and Ram Chalisa, and perform aarti. Read from the Ramayana or Ramcharitmanas.
What is the connection between Ram Navami and Navratri?
Ram Navami is the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri (spring Navratri). The nine days of Navratri culminate in the birth of Lord Rama, so devotees often fast through all nine days and celebrate Rama's birth on the ninth.

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