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Sri Rama Navami 2023: date and puja muhurat

Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 30 March, 2023. In Ahmedabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:30 am to 1:58 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 9:08 pm, 29 Mar to 11:31 pm, 30 Mar.

Sri Rama Navami 2023 muhurat by city

Shukla Navami runs from 9:08 pm, 29 Mar to 11:31 pm, 30 Mar (Indian Standard Time).

CityDatePuja windowSunset
Hyderabad30 Mar11:07 am to 1:34 pm6:28 pm
Delhi30 Mar11:11 am to 1:40 pm6:37 pm
Mumbai30 Mar11:29 am to 1:56 pm6:51 pm
Chennai30 Mar11:00 am to 1:26 pm6:20 pm
Bengaluru30 Mar11:10 am to 1:37 pm6:31 pm
Kolkata30 Mar10:27 am to 12:55 pm5:50 pm
Vijayawada30 Mar10:58 am to 1:25 pm6:19 pm
Visakhapatnam30 Mar10:48 am to 1:15 pm6:10 pm
Pune30 Mar11:25 am to 1:52 pm6:47 pm
Ahmedabad30 Mar11:30 am to 1:58 pm6:54 pm
Jaipur30 Mar11:17 am to 1:45 pm6:42 pm
Lucknow30 Mar10:56 am to 1:25 pm6:22 pm

Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.

Sri Rama Navami 2023 Choghadiya in Ahmedabad

Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Sri Rama Navami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.

TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:34 am to 8:07 amShubhGood
8:07 am to 9:39 amRogAvoid
9:39 am to 11:12 amUdvegAvoid
11:12 am to 12:44 pmCharWeak
12:44 pm to 2:16 pmLabhGood
2:16 pm to 3:49 pmAmritGood
3:49 pm to 5:21 pmKaalAvoid
5:21 pm to 6:54 pmShubhGood
6:54 pm to 8:21 pm (night)AmritGood
8:21 pm to 9:49 pm (night)CharWeak
9:49 pm to 11:16 pm (night)RogAvoid
11:16 pm to 12:44 am (night)KaalAvoid
12:44 am to 2:11 am (night)LabhGood
2:11 am to 3:38 am (night)UdvegAvoid
3:38 am to 5:06 am (night)ShubhGood
5:06 am to 6:33 am (night)AmritGood

What to do

  • Perform Rama puja at midday
  • Offer panakam and vadapappu
  • Read or listen to the Ramayana

About Sri Rama Navami

Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered.

How the timing is decided

The main worship is at midday (madhyahna), the time of Lord Rama's birth, while Navami prevails.

Also on Thursday, 30 March in Ahmedabad

  • Rahu Kaal2:16 pm to 3:49 pm
  • Sunrise and sunset6:34 am and 6:54 pm
  • Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 1:02 pm, moonset 2:19 am
  • Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
  • NakshatraPunarvasu

Full Panchang for this day

Questions people ask

When is Sri Rama Navami in 2023?

Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 30 March, 2023.

What is the Sri Rama Navami 2023 puja muhurat in Ahmedabad?

In Ahmedabad, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:30 am to 1:58 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 9:08 pm, 29 Mar to 11:31 pm, 30 Mar.

Why is Sri Rama Navami celebrated?

Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered..