Sita Janm

“Sita Janmotsav” or “Sita Jayanti” is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, as per the Hindu epic Ramayana. Sita is revered as an embodiment of purity, devotion, and righteousness in Hindu mythology.

The festival is observed on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Hindu lunar month of Vaishakha, which typically falls in April or May according to the Gregorian calendar.

Sita Janmotsav is celebrated with prayers, devotional songs, readings from the Ramayana, and religious rituals dedicated to Sita. Temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Sita organize special events and ceremonies to honor the occasion, including processions, bhajans (devotional songs), and recitations of Sita’s life story.

The festival holds particular significance in regions associated with the Ramayana and the worship of Lord Rama and Sita, such as Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, and Janakpur, the birthplace of Sita. Devotees gather at these sacred sites to participate in celebrations and seek the blessings of the divine couple.

Sita Janmotsav is a time for devotees to reflect on the virtues of Sita, her unwavering devotion to Lord Rama, and her exemplary conduct in the face of adversity. It is also an opportunity for devotees to reaffirm their faith and commitment to the path of righteousness and dharma, as exemplified by Sita in the Ramayana.