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Ram Navami 2026in New York
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for New York coordinates (40.71°N, -74.01°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Ram Navami Puja (Madhyahna)
11:47 – 14:16
Sunrise
06:49
Sunset
19:14
Why This Date?
Madhyahna (Midday) Rule: Observed when the Navami tithi prevails during Madhyahna (middle 1/5th of daytime, ~10:45 AM – 1:30 PM). Lord Rama was born at midday (Abhijit Muhurta).
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Deity
Lord Rama
Mythology & Legend
Lord Vishnu incarnated as Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya on Chaitra Shukla Navami. Born at noon (Madhyahna), Rama is the embodiment of Dharma — the ideal king, son, husband, and warrior. His life story is told in the Ramayana by Sage Valmiki.
How to Observe
Fast until noon, then break fast with fruits or a meal. Read the Ramayana (especially Sundarkand). Perform Rama Puja at home or visit a temple. Chant "Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram". Temples host kirtans and distribute prasad.
Significance
Celebrates the birth of Maryada Purushottam — the ideal man who upheld dharma at every step. Falls in the spring month of Chaitra, marking new beginnings in the Hindu calendar.
Fasting
Fast until noon (Madhyahna). Break fast with fruits and sattvic food.