Ram Navami: A Day To Cherish & Remember

Ram Navami, will be celebrated on 13th April this year, that is, the last day of Chaitra Navratri.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama, a divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born to Queen Kausalya and King Dasharatha, in Ayodhya during the ‘Treta Yuga‘ on this day. He descended on earth in a human form to end the prevailing injustice and save humanity.

It is believed that Lord Rama fulfills all the wishes of those who worship him on this day and it is even better if couples worship him together.

Preamble

To get the most benefit out of this day, it is important to follow all the steps and rules while performing the rituals. Here are some things you will need to perform the ritual:

‘Roli’ (vermilion), ‘Aipan’ ,’Chaaval’ (rice), ‘Jal’ (holy water), ‘Phool’ (flowers), ‘Chandan’ (sandalwood), ‘Haldi’ (turmeric), ‘Agarbatti’ (Incense stick), ‘Diya’ (lamp), ‘Ghee’ (oil) one ‘Ghantee’ (bell) and one ‘Shankh’.

To start with, the youngest girl child of the family applies vermilion on foreheads of everyone. Then begins the ‘Pooja’!

First, cleanse the statue of Lord Ram with holy water. Then apply ‘tilak’ of ‘kumkum’, ‘Chandan’ (sandalwood) and ‘haldi’ (turmeric) on his forehead and honor him with flowers. After this, light a ‘diya’ (lamp) and Incense stick and start reciting prayers. Keep in mind to read ‘raamarakshaastrot’ while worshipping.

At the end, holy water is sprinkled on everyone. It’s believed that sprinkling holy water purifies the soul.

Like every person is different astrologically, it is important to perform rituals according to their horoscope or start sign. Here are some suggestions for recitals and offerings everyone should make for this Ram Navami.

Aries:

Preparing ‘prasad’ of ‘Besan halwa’ prasad and reading ‘Sri Ram Raksha Stotra’ will be very beneficial for you.
मेष: बेसन के हलवे का प्रसाद और श्री राम रक्षा स्तोत्र का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Taurus:

Offer Blue flower in Lord Rama’s temple and read ‘Shree Ram Stuti’ on this day to make Lord Ram happy.
वृष: नील पुष्प राम दरबार में भेंट करें और श्री राम स्तुति का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Gemini:

Offering ‘prasad’ of black gram at Lord Rama’s temple and reading ‘Ram Stotra’ will be beneficial for you.
मिथुन: श्री राम दरबार पर काले चने का भोग लगाए और राम स्तोत्र का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Cancer:

Offering red sandalwood at Lord Rama’s temple and reading ‘Shree Raamaashtak’ will do the deed for you.
कर्क: राम दरबार पर लाल चन्दन चढ़ाये और श्री रामाष्टक का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Leo:

Offer vermilion at Lord Rama’s temple and read ‘Shree Sita Ram Ashtak’ on this day.
सिंह: राम दरबार पर सिन्दूर चढ़ाये और श्री सीता रामाष्टक का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Virgo:

Offering rose flowers and basil at Lord Rama’s temple and reading ‘aditya hridaya stotra’ will be beneficial for you.
कन्या: राम दरबार पर गुलाब के फूल और तुलसी चढ़ाये और आदित्य हृदय स्तोत्र का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।

Libra:

Offer ‘kajal’ at Lord Rama’s temple and read ‘Shree Ram Raksha stotra’.
तुला: राम दरबार पर काजल चढ़ाएं और श्री राम रक्षा स्तोत्र का पाठ करें।

Scorpio:

Offer rose flowers and read ‘sunderkand’ to impress Lord Rama.
वृश्चिक: सूंदर कांड का पाठ करें और गुलाब के पुष्प भेंट करें।

Sagittarius:

Offer nerium oleander flowers at Lord Rama’s temple and read ‘shree Ram stotra’ on this day.
धनु: कनेर के फूल श्री राम दरबार पर भेंट करे और श्री राम स्त्रोत्र का पाठ करें।

Capricorn:

Offer Betel leaves at Lord Rama’s temple and read ‘aditya hridaya stotra’.
मकर: राम दरबार पर पान के पत्ते चढ़ाये और आदित्य हृदय स्तोत्र का पाठ अति लाभकारी रहेगा।