Sri Rama Navami 2023: date and puja muhurat
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 30 March, 2023. In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:27 am to 12:55 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).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 30 Mar | 11:07 am to 1:34 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Delhi | 30 Mar | 11:11 am to 1:40 pm | 6:37 pm |
| Mumbai | 30 Mar | 11:29 am to 1:56 pm | 6:51 pm |
| Chennai | 30 Mar | 11:00 am to 1:26 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 30 Mar | 11:10 am to 1:37 pm | 6:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 30 Mar | 10:27 am to 12:55 pm | 5:50 pm |
| Vijayawada | 30 Mar | 10:58 am to 1:25 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 30 Mar | 10:48 am to 1:15 pm | 6:10 pm |
| Pune | 30 Mar | 11:25 am to 1:52 pm | 6:47 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 30 Mar | 11:30 am to 1:58 pm | 6:54 pm |
| Jaipur | 30 Mar | 11:17 am to 1:45 pm | 6:42 pm |
| Lucknow | 30 Mar | 10:56 am to 1:25 pm | 6:22 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 Kolkata
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.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 am to 7:04 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:04 am to 8:36 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:36 am to 10:08 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:08 am to 11:41 am | Char | Weak |
| 11:41 am to 1:13 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:13 pm to 2:46 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 2:46 pm to 4:18 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:18 pm to 5:50 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:50 pm to 7:18 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:18 pm to 8:45 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:45 pm to 10:13 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:13 pm to 11:40 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:40 pm to 1:08 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:08 am to 2:35 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:35 am to 4:03 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:03 am to 5:30 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
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 Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal1:13 pm to 2:46 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:31 am and 5:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:58 am, moonset 1:13 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraPunarvasu
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 Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the midday (madhyahna) window is 10:27 am to 12:55 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..