Sita Navami 2026 – Date, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Rituals & Significance of Sita Jayanti

Date & Tithi

Sita Navami, also known as Sita Jayanti or Janaki Navami, will be observed on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
It falls on the Shukla Paksha Navami (9th day of the waxing moon) in the month of Vaishaka, under Pushya Nakshatra.

Significance

Sita Navami marks the birth of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Rama and considered an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
Devi Sita is revered as the embodiment of purity, patience, sacrifice, and devotion.
Married women especially worship Goddess Sita, seeking blessings for the long life and prosperity of their husbands.
The festival is celebrated with great fervor across India, with special rituals in Rama and Janaki temples.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi

Devotees set up a decorated puja mandap with idols of Lord Rama, Devi Sita, Lakshmana, King Janaka, and Mata Sunayana.
As Sita emerged from the ploughed land, Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth) is also worshipped.
Offerings include til (sesame seeds), rice, barley, and fruits.
Special Bhog is prepared and distributed as Prasad after Aarti.
Married women observe a strict Sita Navami Vrat, abstaining from food until puja completion, praying for marital harmony.
Temples conduct Shringar Darshan, Maha Abhishekam, Ramayana recitals, bhajans, and grand processions chanting “Jai Siya Ram”.

Spiritual Benefits

Observing Sita Navami Vrat is believed to bestow virtues of modesty, motherhood, sacrifice, and dedication.
Worshipping Sita and Rama together brings peace, happiness, and prosperity in marriage.
Devotees are blessed with a joyful and contented family life.

Temples Celebrating Sita Navami

Sita Navami is celebrated with grandeur across several prominent temples, including:

Janaki Mandir, Nepal – The birthplace of Goddess Sita, where grand festivities take place.
Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya – A significant temple celebrating both Rama Navami and Sita Navami.
Bhadrachalam Sri Rama Temple – Hosts Sringar Darshan, Maha Abhishekam, and Aarti during the festival.
Rameswaram Temple – Known for its deep connection with Lord Rama’s journey and rituals honoring Goddess Sita.