5 Ways to Celebrate Ram Navmi Puja 2024

Ram Navmi is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals. In Sanatan Dharma, Ram Navmi is celebrated with joy and happiness as Lord Ram was born on this day. Ram Navmi is the 9th day of the Chaitra Navratri, the very first festival of the Hindu New Year. According to Hindi Panchang (lunar calendar), Chaitra Navratri will be celebrated from April 9 to April 17, 2024. Ram Navmi will be celebrated on 17th April 2024.  

This festival calls for a double celebration as it marks the completion of Navratri. On the 9th day, rituals like Kanya Pujan are performed to seek the blessings of all 9 avatars of goddess Durga - Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri. Collectively, these 9 avatars are known as Navdurga.  

Every year, devotees prepare to celebrate Chaitra Navratri in their own ways. Because this is an auspicious festival, devotees also look for new ways to add to their celebrations and make them more meaningful. In this blog, we are going to discuss 5 ways to celebrate Ram Navmi Puja and make this day more auspicious.  

1. Organize Akhand Ramayan Path 

It is believed that Lord Ram was born on Ram Navmi. So, to celebrate his birthday and honor his legacy, you can organize Akhand Ramayan Path at your home. Since the recital goes on for 24 hours, you can book Pandit for Akhand Ramayan Path from any online platform. Organizing this path is beneficial as it allows the inflow of positive energy in the house, removes hurdles from the path, and ensures good health, happiness, and prosperity in the household. By taking the holy name of Lord Ram and acknowledging his contribution to maintaining peace and Dharma in society, you can make your Ram Navmi celebrations more meaningful.  

2. Kanya Pujan with Underprivileged Girls 

In Santan Dharma, every girl symbolizes divine feminine, the Adi shakti. So, On Ram Navmi, you can visit home for underprivileged children and feed food to young boys and girls. Although Kanya Pujan involves worshipping little girls but also, in Sanatan dharma, there is no greater merit than helping those in need of food, water, and other basic needs. Thus, on this Ram Navmi, you can take a pledge to not let hungry children, both girls, and boys, go to sleep on an empty stomach. This will be the perfect way to perform your Kanya Pujan ritual on Ram Navmi and seek the blessings of the supreme mother, the Adi Shakti.  

3. Organize Maata ki Chowki 

Devotees who are ardent followers of Goddess Durga can organize Maata ki chowki. In addition to being a religious event, it also brings people together to pray to goddess Durga and seek her blessings for a fulfilling life. By indulging in devotional songs, prayers, and bhajans, you can form a closer connection to the divine energies and purify your mind, body, and soul. To organize a Chowki, you can book Mandali, an expert in all the goddess songs and bhajans, and have people who dress up as deities and create mesmerizing visual plays. The Chowki starts on the Ashtami night and concludes on Navmi morning. Once the Chowki has concluded, you should perform the Kanya Pujan ritual to honor the 9 avatars of Maa Durga and complete your 9-day Navratri Puja.  

4. Watch Ramayana Movie with Kids 

It is significant to transfer the ancient knowledge and traditions to the future generations. Kids should be aware of their culture and the contribution of our Lord Ram in maintaining Dharma and peace in society. By watching Ramayana movies with your kids or telling them the story of Ramayana, you expose them to a new world where Dharma is the supreme truth. By listening to the tales of Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman, Mother Seeta, Lord Hanuman, and other prominent characters in Ramayana, kids will learn new lessons and values. This activity is one of the most 'modern' ways to celebrate Ram Navmi and establish a connection between the young generation and the great personalities of the past.  

5. Visit Temples   

Throughout the year, people seldom get time to visit temples and spend time there due to their busy schedules. So, Ram Navmi is an ideal occasion to visit the temples of Lord Ram and Goddess Durga, spend some time in the holy environment, meditate, and offer prayer to the deities. By visiting temples, you receive the opportunity to purify your mind, body, and soul, and connect with people who are spiritually enlightened. So, on this Ram Navmi, make sure to visit temples with your family and make the most of this auspicious festival by celebrating the glory of the gods of Sanatan Dharma.  

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