Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 27 March 2026

Ram Navami 2026 to be observed on 26 and 27 March

Exam-focused facts from the 27 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Ram Navami, also known as Shri Ram Janmotsav, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
  • The festival coincides with the final day of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri fast.
  • In 2026, the Ram Navami tithi begins at 11:48 AM on 26 March and concludes at 10:06 AM on 27 March.
  • The festival will be observed by most devotees on 26 March 2026, while Vaishnava Ram Navami will be celebrated on 27 March 2026.
  • Key rituals include the recitation of the Ramcharitmanas and the performance of kanya pujan, where young girls are worshipped as forms of Goddess Durga.
  • Grand celebrations featuring devotional singing and the ceremonial bathing of idols with Panchamrit are held in temples, particularly in Ayodhya.

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