Sita Navami, or Sita Jayanti, is observed as it is the anniversary of the birth of Lord Rama's wife, Goddess Sita. This day is also popularly known as Janki Navami. The devotees celebrate the Sita Navami festival on Shukla Paksha, that is, the period of waxing Moon, on Navami Tithi falling in the month of Vaishakh (in May-June). 

An interesting fact related to Navami is that Lord Rama, too, was born on the same Tithi of Navami, the only difference being that the birth anniversary of Lord Rama is known as Rama Navami.

About Sita Navami 2024

When Goddess Sita got abducted by Ravana, she prayed and fasted for the well-being of her husband, Lord Rama. Like every year, Janki Navami 2024 will be celebrated mainly by married women, who fast just the way Goddess Sita did on this day, so their husbands get a prolonged life.

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The power of purity of Sita Maiya was so that even after getting imprisoned by Ravana, he couldn't reach or touch her. It is because she constantly chanted and meditated the name of Lord Rama, and the energy created thus could burn anyone approaching her without her consent to death.

Even after so much struggle, when Sita Maiya was rescued, everyone raised the question of her purity, and she had to undergo a test. She was expelled from Ayodhya by Lord Rama because of this. Her remaining life was spent in the forest, where she gave birth to Luv & Kusha. She then called Mother Earth to consume her, so she could return the way she was born. 

Sita Navami Date 2024 

The Sita Navami 2024 shall be observed as per the below schedule -

Sita Navami 2024: Story 

The story behind the Sita Navami is related to the birth of Goddess Sita. She was born on Navami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Vaishakha to King Janaka and Queen Sunaina of Videha, Mithila. Sita was an adopted daughter, and the king found her while plowing the fields. 

The beauty, virtues and purity of Goddess Sita made her gain a reputation as she grew up. She married the Prince of Ayodhya, Lord Rama, in the Swayamvar ceremony after he broke the bow of Lord Shiva successfully. Sita Mata, along with Lord Rama, endured his exile to the forest. During this period, she was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon king. At this, Rama, with his brother Lakshmana and the troop of monkeys led by Hanuman, rescued Sita Mata from the confinement of King Ravana.

As Sita Navami 2024 celebrates the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, it holds much significance. The sacrifice, purity, and devotion of the goddess are marked on this day, and her story is looked upon as the triumph of good over evil. 

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Significance of Sita Navami 

As per Hindu Mythology, Goddess Sita is a highly esteemed figure. She is known for her sacrifice, devotion, and purity and is regarded as ideal of perfect womanhood. Sita Mata is believed to be the embodiment of the wife of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi. 

Devotees do special puja, observe fasts, chant hymns and pray to worship Goddess Sita on Sita Navami Date 2024. Many events, such as parades and cultural programs, are undertaken to celebrate this day. Devotees celebrate Sita Navami all over the country, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

The significance of Sita Navami is to mark the celebration of divine feminine, thus reminding us of the value of the virtues like devotion, purity, and sacrifice in one's life. Therefore, devotees worship Goddess Sita on this day to get blessed with happiness, prosperity as well as spiritual well-being. 

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Sita Navami Puja Rituals

Devotees can perform the Sita Navami puja in the below mentioned manner -

• A strict fast is observed to mark this day. Some of them devour fruits and water, while the others fast by eating nothing throughout the day.
• A special Sita Navami pooja can be done in the morning by offering Goddess Sita and God Rama fruits, flowers and sweets.
• Recite mantras and pray to Goddess Sita and Lord Rama, along with other deities related to this festival. 
• Deepening spirituality is also a good way to mark this day. So, read spiritual texts, meditate and perform any other practice of your choice. 
• Donating is yet another way to mark this day. You can give away clothes, food and money as charity to anyone in need. 

The devotees of different religions follow different customs to perform the Sita Navami pooja. You can seek help from your elders to understand how the puja can be executed. Alternatively, you can even live chat with an astrologer for seeking guidance on the puja vidhi. 

Endnote

Married women should mark the date of Janki Navami 2024 or Sita Navami 2024 and do the Sita Navami pooja adhering to the rituals mentioned for their husband's long life. 

Wish you all a very happy Sita Navami 2024!