Sita Navami

Sita Navami is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Saturday 15 May. The appearance day of Janaki Sita ji — observed with Sita-Ram naam jap and offerings of tulsi.

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Sita Navami

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The appearance day of Janaki Sita ji — observed with Sita-Ram naam jap and offerings of tulsi.

When is Sita Navami?

Sita Navami falls on Saturday 15 May.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: The appearance day of Janaki Sita ji — observed with Sita-Ram naam jap and offerings of tulsi.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Sita Navami?

Sita Navami falls on Saturday 15 May.

What is Sita Navami?

The appearance day of Janaki Sita ji — observed with Sita-Ram naam jap and offerings of tulsi.

How is Sita Navami celebrated?

Sita Navami is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Sita Navami important?

The appearance day of Janaki Sita ji — observed with Sita-Ram naam jap and offerings of tulsi.