Ram Navami 2008 Date — Monday, April 14, 2008
When is Ram Navami in 2008? Ram Navami 2008 falls on Monday, April 14, 2008.
Observance: Rama Navami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Ram Navami 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Mon, 7 April 2008 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Chaitra) | Sun, 13 April 2008 | |
| Ram Navami | Mon, 14 April 2008 | Main day |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Sun, 20 April 2008 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Maryada Purushottam Rama in Ayodhya — ideal king and dharma avatar.
How it is celebrated
Ramayana path, bhajan, temple processions, panakam distribution in South.
Puja timing
Madhyahna puja (Rama born at noon in tradition); some observe until sunset.
Foods & offerings
Panakam, kosambari, fruits; sattvic fast broken at noon.
Rituals
- Rama paduka puja and Sundarakanda parayan.
- Bhajan and kirtan.
- Charity and feeding poor.
Ram Navami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Tue, 27 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Mon, 14 April 2008 |
| 2009 | Fri, 3 April 2009 |
| 2010 | Wed, 24 March 2010 |
| 2011 | Tue, 12 April 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Ram Navami 2008
- Vishu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Baisakhi 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Tamil Puthandu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Hanuman Jayanti 2008 date — Sun, 20 April 2008
- Ugadi 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Gudi Padwa 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Chaitra Navratri 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Holi 2008 date — Sat, 22 March 2008
- Akshaya Tritiya 2008 date — Thu, 8 May 2008
- Holika Dahan 2008 date — Fri, 21 March 2008
- Buddha Purnima 2008 date — Mon, 19 May 2008
- Maha Shivaratri 2008 date — Thu, 6 March 2008
