As detailed in the Epic Ramayana, during Sita Jayanti, also known as Sita Navami, married ladies worship Goddess Sita or Sita Devi, who remained loyal to Lord Rama no matter what. Sita Devi fasted for the health of Rama, the Hindu god of marriage, on Sita Navami, and Hindu wives now do the same for their own husbands.
Sita Navami Date and Muhurat 2023
April 29, Saturday
Sita Navami Madhyahna Muhurat: 10:59 AM to 01:38 PM (2 Hours 38 Mins)
Sita Navami Madhyahna Moment: 12:19 PM
Navami Tithi Starts: 04:01 PM on April 28, 2023
Navami Tithi Ends: 06:22 PM on April 29, 2023
Where Maa Sita Was Born?
The city of Sitamarhi in the Indian state of Bihar is widely held to be the birthplace of the goddess Sita. Located in northern Bihar, not far from the country’s border with Nepal, is the little town of Sitamarhi. Janaki, which means “daughter of Janaka,” is one of the many names used to refer to Sita mata. It is believed that Sita was born in King Janaka’s palace, which was located in Sitamarhi.
Several Hindu temples and shrines honor Goddess Sita, making modern-day Sitamarhi a major pilgrimage site for Hindus. The Janaki Temple in the heart of Sitamarhi is one of the most well-known shrines to Sita in India. Many people who believe in Goddess Sita make the trip to this temple.
Beautiful, chaste, and devoted, Goddess Sita is revered in Hinduism as the celestial consort of Lord Rama. Sita Ashtottara Shatanamavali, or the 108 Names of Sita, is a collection of hymns dedicated to the Hindu goddess. To name just a few: Jaganmata, Bhagyavidhata, Samasta Loka, Pujita, Mahabhagya, and Vararoha.
Maa Sita Swayamvar With Shri Ram
Sita Swayamvar is the name of the event in the Hindu epic Ramayana in which Princess Sita chooses her husband from among several eligible men. Swayamvar, from the Sanskrit term for “self-choice,” was an ancient Indian royal custom.
Sita was the daughter of King Janaka, and during the Sita Swayamvar, numerous princes from different kingdoms competed to win her hand in marriage. In order to win Sita’s hand, he made the suitors complete a challenging task. One of the requirements was to move and strung a massive bow that belonged to Shiva. The bow was so heavy that even lifting it, let alone stringing it, would have taken superhuman power.
Every single royal who tried to pick up the bow and strung it ended up failing. After, an incarnation of Vishnu named Lord Rama showed up at the event and effortlessly raised the bow. After he had the bowstringed, he split it in half, which ultimately led to him marrying Sita. When asked how old she was when she got married, the goddess Sita is reported to have been only 18 or 19.
The Sita Swayamvar is a significant aspect of Hindu mythology and one of the most pivotal moments in the Ramayana. It is widely interpreted as a metaphor for the triumph of good over evil and the value of valor, bravery, and justice in Hindu society.
Maa Sita Ki Agni Pariksha
The Agni Pariksha (trial by fire) is a pivotal moment in the Ramayana that proves Sita’s chastity and devotion to her husband, Rama. Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana and taken to his land in Lanka, where the Agni Pariksha takes place. Among the many interesting facts about the Hindu goddess Sita, this is one of the most well-known.
When Rama brings Sita back to Rama, he is overjoyed to have her, but some of Rama’s subjects doubt her chastity because she lived in Ravana’s kingdom. Sita volunteers for the Agni Pariksha, a trial by fire, to demonstrate her purity and devotion to Rama. As part of the examination, she must traverse a bed of hot coals. If she is truly innocent and faithful, the flames will not damage her.
Sita agrees to the trial against Rama’s objections. She seems unharmed by the flames as she walks right through them. It’s also taken as evidence of her trust in and dedication to her husband, even in the face of unimaginable hardship.
Rituals of Sita Navami
- Married ladies, along with Lord Ram and Lakshman, must worship Sitadevi on Sita Navami.
- The construction of a tiny Puja mandap supported by four pillars and decorated with colorful flowers is an important Sita Jayanti tradition.
- The mandap is where you should put the statues of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman, and Janak.
- Goddess Sita appeared from the fields, therefore make your offerings to Mother Earth.
- If you want to bring joy, peace, and success into your married life, you should start worshiping Sita Ma and Lord Ram together.
- Perform Aarti and offer rice, sesame seeds, barley, and fruits to the gods.
- Make an exceptional bhog and present it as Prasadam.
- It is a good day to worship Lord Rama by doing a number of rituals at his temple, including Sringar Darshan, Maha Abhishekam, and Divya Aarti.
- Recite the Ramayana or read it, and sing hymns of worship.
- It is a holy act to give food like jaggery, barley, or rice to the poor or to feed cows.
- Eat the Prasadam at the appropriate time to break your fast on Sita Navami.
Chant These Mantra on Sita Navami
- आवाहन – अर्वासि सुभगे भव सीते वंदमहे त्व
यथा नः सुभगस्सि यथाः नः सुफलास्सि - Om Shri Sitaye Namah’. (108 Times)
Sita Navami Significance
Married ladies who hope their spouses may live a long and healthy life worship Goddess Sita on this day. Many Hindus believe that Goddess Sita was born on a Tuesday under the Pushya Nakshatra. Lord Rama, to whom the goddess Sita was wed, was also born on the ninth day (Navami Tithi) of the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra, hence this day is also celebrated as Rama Navami. Women worshippers all around the country find inspiration from Sita’s unwavering loyalty and devotion to her husband Rama.
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