Sita Navami 2025: Date, Mythological Story & Celebration

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Last Updated:April 12, 2025

Sita Navami 2025 is a holy Hindu festival in which devotees gather to celebrate the birthday of Mata Sita, the beloved wife of Lord Rama. The festival is also referred to as Janki Navami and Sita Jaynati.

As per the Hindu calendar, this festival is always celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of the Vaishakha month.

This year, it will be observed on Monday, May 5, 2025. According to our ancient scriptures, Goddess Sita was found by the king while plowing the field. She is believed to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.

Sita Navami holds a significant place in the hearts of Hindu devotees. On this auspicious day, Mata Sita is worshipped with respect by devotees all over India.

Especially married women who keep fast and offer special prayers for the long life of their husbands.

It is also believed that prayers to Mata Sita on this day bring peace and harmony in life and bless devotees with prosperity and growth.

In this article, we are going to cover everything about Sita Navami, ranging from mythological tales and importance to how it is celebrated. So relax, take a seat, and enjoy reading this for the next couple of minutes.

Sita Navami 2025: Date and Time

The Sita Navami is observed as per the schedule given below:

What is Sita Navami 2025?

Sita Navami is a Hindu festival that is observed as the birthday of Mata Sita, the celestial wife of Lord Shri Ram.

This festival is observed in the month of Vaishakha to show reverence to Mata Sita. Sita Navami is also referred to as Janki Navami.

Sita Navami has a very strong cultural significance in Hindu mythology. Mata Sita was born on this day as a daughter of King Janaka and Queen Sunaina in the city of Mithila.

As per Ramayana, Mata Sita is the beauty of Mother Earth who descends on the earth to spread dharma.

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She embodies purity, peace, strength, and selflessness. This festival is observed by her followers by worshipping, fasting, and studying lifelong teachings.

Sita Navami is not only a birthday celebration of Mata Sita but also a moment where she takes people towards their spiritual development and devotion to the ideals to which she remained loyal.

Significance of Sita Navami

The festival of Sita Navami holds great spiritual and cultural importance for Hindus. It is one of those days when everyone should look back and appreciate the deep qualities that Goddess Sita showed to the world throughout her life.

In a society that values traditional family values, Mata Sita’s life stands as an ideal of womanhood, virtues, and sacrifice through her Ramayan journey.

Sita Navami is a reminder of the importance of dharma and how one should believe in faith and truth even in difficult times of your life.

Keeping the fast and offering prayers on this day is said to cleanse the mind and soul, which results in spiritual awakening.

Not only that, but this occasion also tells how women are standing as tall as pillars of strength, virtue, and devotion in society.

Worshipping the goddess Sita helps devotees attain divine blessings to bring peace in their relationships and harmony in life and guide them to the righteous path.

Mythological Stories Behind Sita Navami

The mythological tale behind Sita Navami is very closely associated with the epic Ramayana and tells the divine origin of Mata Sita.

According to legend, Mata Sita was not born naturally like every other child but was found by King Janaka of Mithila.

The story starts with critical events in the kingdom of Mithila. As per mythology, there had not been a single drop of rain in the land of Mithila for several years, and the whole kingdom was facing drought and famine.

The land has dried up, crops have faded, and the people of Mithila are losing all their hopes.

Noticing the suffering of his people, King Janaka was disheartened, upset, and very helpless at that time.

Seeing the declining condition of Mithila, the sages told King Janak to plow the field by himself using a golden plow so that the kingdom could get the blessing of god Indradev.

After this, King Janak started plowing the field, and suddenly, his plow struck a box. The moment he opened the box, there was a miracle. A baby girl burst forth from the earth and bathed in divine light.

At that time, King Janak did not have any children, so he adopted that girl and named her Sita.

As the daughter of King Janak, she was also addressed as Janaki Ji. Aside from this, she is also addressed by various other names, like Bhumija and Maithili.

She was referred to as Bhumijia because she came out of the earth. It is also stated that as soon as Mata Sita reached Mithala, the rains began in abundance, and droughts vanished.

Her life is full of different tests, like her abduction by Ravana and her rescue by Lord Rama. This shows how fearless and unshakeable her faith in dharma.

Sita Navami 2025 Celebration Guide: Puja Vidhi and Rituals

Now that you know the story and significance of Sita Navami, it’s time to learn about the Puja Vidhi and the rituals to perform on this day.

1. Puja Vidhi

• Wake up early and take a bath before sunrise.
• Clean the puja room and sprinkle Ganga Jal all over the place.
• Place the idols of Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lakshman Ji, and Hanuman Ji on a red cloth and decorate the temple with flowers.
• Present the fresh flower garland to the Lord and goddess.
• It offers 16 stringers like bindi, sindoor, kajal, mehendi, and many more to Mata Sita.
• Place fruits and prasad in front of the idols.
• Now, begin the aarti by lighting up the ghee lamp.

After the Puja, distribute the prasad or fruits among your friends and family. Pray to Mata Sita for a happy and peaceful life.

2. Rituals

• Perform the Puja of the idols of Lord Rama, Mata Sita, Lakshman Ji, and Hanuman Ji.
• Observe a strict fast to mark this day. Some people eat fruits and drink water during the fast, while others do it without eating anything.
• Spiritual deepening is also a good option to celebrate this day. Therefore, read spiritual books, meditate, and do any other practice of your preference.
• Donation is another method of celebration for this day. You can donate clothes, food, and money to those who need it.

Mata Sita Other Names and Their Meanings

The Goddess Mata Sita, the daughter of King Janaka, has many different names by which she is called by others. Here are some of her well-known names and their meaning:

• Janaki: One of the most common names of Mata Sita, and it symbolizes the daughter of King Janaka.
• Janaknandani: Janak is the daughter of King Janak. And “Nandani” is the one who brings joy. This name is the one who brings joy to King Janaka’s life.
• Maithili: It denotes the princesses of Mithala.
• Vaidehi: King Janak has moved to the state of transcendental gender, transcending the physical consciousness and referred to as Vaideh. So, this name is also regarded as the daughter of the king.
• Janakatmaja: Janak is used for Mata Sita father and “Atmaja” for a portion of the soul. So, when together, it is known as Janak’s soul.

Remedies to Perform on Sita Navami

1. Recite the Sita Chalisa on Sita Navami

Suppose you and your partner are engaged in too many arguments or misunderstandings.

This very act of devotion is thought to help the married couple make their love and affection for one another greater and neutralize the effects of dispute.

2. Offer black ants some type of sweet food

Particularly, people consider it highly auspicious to offer sweet food to black ants on this day, and they emphasize giving sweet food to the ants.

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In addition, it is believed that offering Mother Sita kheer, or tasty rice pudding, and distributing it as prasad among relatives will alleviate financial troubles and enhance happiness at home.

3. Conduct of the Land worship (Bhoomi puja)

Sita Navami is important because it was King Janak who found her during his land-ploughing expedition.

People firmly believe that performing the Puja in the form of Bhoomi Puja and expressing gratitude to Mother Sita and Mother Earth will fulfill their wishes and bring prosperity.

4. Chant the unique mantra

As per the rituals, chanting the mantra ‘Gramme Grim Grom Sah Shukraya Namah‘ on Sita Navami would promote love and respect between the wife and the husband, and the same could be repeated 108 times.

While getting married, this practice strengthens their bond and mutual respect even more.

Benefits of Sita Navami

Married women generally perform the Janaki Mata Jayanti or Sita Navami. Keeping the fast and offering prayers to Mata Sita on this auspicious day brings the blessing of Mata Sita and Goddess Lakshmi.

Below are the benefits of performing the Sita Navami with the utmost sincerity and devotion:

1. Performing the Mata Sita on this day brings the blessing of Motherhood, especially for the women who are having any difficulties regarding their childbirth.

2. Devotees who perform the Puja of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita will seek the blessing of marital bliss and joy.

3. Married women can pray to Mata Sita for the safety, happiness, longevity, and overall wellness of their husbands, and Mata Sita grants their wishes.

4. Women who are about to get married can seek Mata Sita’s blessing to become an ideal wife like her.

5. People also worship Mother Earth on this day because they associate her with Mata Sita. Performing prayer to her can provide devotees with the benefits of prosperity and wealth.

6. When devotees sincerely offer fasting and prayers, Mata Sita bestows the qualities of sacrifice, modesty, and other virtues.

7. Devotees can also seek the blessing of lord Rama when they perform Puja of Mata Sita and Lord Rama on the day of Sita Navami.

Mantra to Recite during the Day of Sita Navami

1. Sita Mata Mantra

॥ ॐ सीते रामपते देवी हरणं मे व्यपनय ॥
Om Site Ramapate Devi Haranam Me Vyapanaya

Meaning: Ohh.. Goddess Sita and Lord Rama, please remove all the negativity and grief from our lives.

2. Sita-Ram Dhyan Mantra

॥ सीता राम सीता राम जय जय सीता राम ॥
Sita Ram Sita Ram, Jai Jai Sita Ram

Meaning: It is a simple and powerful mantra that is most often recited in many Bhajan and Ramayan paths to seek the blessing of both Lord Ram and Mata Sita.

Do’s and Don’ts of Sita Navami 2025

As we are reaching the end of the article, before that, it is important to know some do’s and don’ts one should keep in mind while performing Sita Mata puja on Janaki Navami.

1. Do’s

• Married women should perform the Puja of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.
• One who is doing the fast should read Sita Navami Vrat Katha.
• Plant the Parijat tree in your house on this special celebration to bring happiness and joy.

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2. Don’t

• On the day of Sita Navami 2025, avoid wearing dark-coloured clothes like black and blue.
• Avoid using profanity and refrain from offensive remarks.
• Don’t consume any type of alcohol.
• People should avoid disrespecting women and children.
• Avoid eating non-veg food.

Conclusion

Sita Navami 2025 will be observed on May 5, and it is the best time for devotees to get connected with Goddess Sita’s divine power.

The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Mata Sita, who is a symbol of courage, selflessness, and purity of heart. The day falls under the Hindu calendar on the Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha.

By doing this, Puja, maintaining the fast, and repeating the mantras, you can achieve the blessing of marital bliss, peace, and prosperity.

Aside from that, it is an opportunity to resuscitate the ideals of service, devotion, and empowerment of women. Do not miss the chance to pay respect to this holy festival during May.

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