Sita Navami 2020: Significance, subh muhurat, puja vidhi

The birth anniversary of Goddess Sita is celebrated as Sita Navami across India. As per the legends, married women keep fast on this day for the long lives of their husbands.

Also known as Sita Jayanti, the day is celebrated on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month.

It is believed that Goddess Sita was born on Tuesday in Pushya Nakshatra. Lord Rama with whom Goddess Sita was married was also born on Navami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. On the Hindu calendar, Sita Jayanti falls after one month of Rama Navami.

Subh Muhurat

Sita Navami falls on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Sita Navami Madhyahna Muhurat - 11:18 AM to 01:53 PM

The duration of subh muhurat is 02 Hours 34 Mins

Sita Navami Madhyahna Moment - 12:36 PM

Navami Tithi Begins - 01:26 PM on May 01, 2020

Navami Tithi Ends - 11:35 AM on May 02, 2020

Puja Vidhi

On this day, married women keep fast for the long lives of their husbands. It is said that the donation given on this day is considered to be equal to Kanya Dan and Chardham Tirtha.