
Ram Navami is observed every year on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, according to the Hindu calendar. The day marks the birth of Lord Rama, believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
This year, Ram Navami 2025 will be celebrated with traditional devotion across India. Special worship rituals are performed in Ram temples, with grand celebrations in Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama.
Celebrations in Ayodhya
Ayodhya becomes the focal point of Ram Navami festivities. Thousands of devotees visit the holy city to offer prayers and participate in Ram Janmotsav, the ceremonial celebration of Lord Rama's birth. The entire city is beautifully decorated, and temples conduct special aartis, bhajans, and religious processions.
Why Reciting Ramayana is Considered Auspicious
On this sacred day, reciting the Ramayana, especially selected chaupais (quatrains) from the Shri Ramcharitmanas, is believed to invite happiness, prosperity, and well-being into the home. These verses honor the life, virtues, and divine acts of Lord Rama.
Auspicious Chaupais to Recite on Ram Navami
Here are some meaningful verses from Shri Ramcharitmanas you can recite on Ram Navami:
“Mangalmool Ramu jasu nām, japat sankat hoi nikām.”
Whose name is the root of all good; chanting it removes all troubles.
“Raghupati ke guna gāvahi je logū, te samānahu bhav sindhu ke bhogū.”
Those who sing the glories of Raghunath are the ones who cross the worldly ocean.
“Ridhi Sidhi Sampati nadi suhai, Umaagi Awadh Ambudhi āyi.”
All prosperity and fortune flow like a river into Ayodhya.
“Jab te Ramu grih āyehan bhūpai, nava mangal mohi dekhat āi.”
Ever since Lord Rama returned home, auspiciousness and joy have prevailed.
“Hanumān karat sankat nivāran, Rāma kārya bārun na āran.”
Hanuman removes obstacles and tirelessly works for Lord Rama.
“Jahāṃ rāma tāhāṃ kābi ur āji, nāchāvahin bāni subh sāji.”
Wherever Rama is present, poetic words dance with joy.
“Nāg sunat bhayau man bhāri, dehu rāma ko, mohi prān piyāri.”
Upon hearing the name of Rama, the serpent bowed and asked for life through his name.
“Sab samet bhaye ekatā, rāma rāu rājasabha satā.”
All gathered in unity in Rama’s court, bringing peace and joy to all.