In the Hindu religion, Mother Sita has been considered the supreme example of a virtuous woman. At the same time, apart from this, Mother Sita is also considered an incarnation of Mother Lakshmi. Mother Sita's birth anniversary is celebrated every year as Sita Navami. In such a situation, let us know from astrologer expert DrRadhakant Vats when Sita Navami is falling this time and also learn about auspicious time, worship method and importance.

When is Sita Navami 2023 (When is Sita Navami 2023)

The Navami Tithi of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha is starting at 4.15 pm on 28th April, Friday. At the same time, it is ending on April 29, Saturday, at 6.22 pm. In such a situation, according to UdayaTithi, this year Sita Navami will be celebrated on 29th April.

Sita Navami 2023 Puja Vidhi

  • The worship of Sita Navami starts from Ashtami.
  • On the day of Ashtami, waking up in the morning, the ground is sprinkled with Ganges water.
  • Then a pavilion is put up. The mandap is fully decorated.
  • A red cloth is placed on a post in the middle of the mandap.
  • Till the worship of Navami, it is forbidden to go to the place of the pavilion without purification.
  • On the day of Sita Navami, one wakes up early in the morning and takes a bath.
  • Then wearing clean clothes, the idol of Mother Sita is brought to the mandap.
  • You can also bring a picture in the mandap instead of the idol.
  • Mother Sita is installed on the post in the middle of the mandap.
  • Then the vow of fasting is taken while meditating on the mother.
  • Mother Sita is anointed and decorated.

  • Flowers, fruits, flowers, Akshat and Suhag items are offered to Mother Sita.
  • Then bhog is offered to Mother Sita and mantras of Mother Sita are chanted.
  • In the end, after the aarti, the Prasad of Mata Sita is distributed among the family.
  • After the completion of the fast, the mandap is immersed in the holy river on Dashami day.

Significance of Sita Navami

The fast of Sita Navami is kept by both married and unmarried women. It is believed that by observing the fast of Sita Navami, the married life of married women becomes sweet and the sufferings of their married life also go away. Along with this, keeping fast with unmarried girls and worshipping Mother Sita helps in getting the desired groom and leading a happy and prosperous life.

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