This Ram Navami quiz has 25 questions with answers about the birth of Lord Ram, the Chaitra Navratri link and how the festival is celebrated from Ayodhya to Bhadrachalam, in easy, medium and hard rounds for kids. Ram Navami 2027 falls on Thursday 15 April; this year it was marked on 26 March 2026 (some calendars gave 27 March).
The questions are new and do not repeat our Ramayana quiz for kids or the Hanuman quiz. Together they make a full spring quiz series, since Hanuman Jayanti follows Ram Navami a few days later in North India.
Ram Navami quiz at a glance
Pick the rounds of this Ram Navami quiz for kids that suit your group. Younger children can stop after the easy round. Older classes can play all 25 questions in about 25 minutes.
| Round | Questions | Best for | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 1 to 8 | Ages 5 to 7 (KG to Class 2) | What the festival celebrates and when |
| Medium | 9 to 17 | Ages 8 to 10 (Classes 3 to 5) | Ram’s birth, food and customs |
| Hard | 18 to 25 | Ages 11 and up (Classes 6 to 8) | Bhadrachalam, Ayodhya and the calendar |
What is Ram Navami?
Read this short explanation aloud before the quiz.
Ram Navami is the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, the prince of Ayodhya and hero of the Ramayana. Hindus believe Ram is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival falls on Navami, the ninth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Chaitra, which comes in March or April.
According to Valmiki’s Ramayana, King Dasharatha of Ayodhya had no children for many years. After a great fire ceremony, his three queens were blessed with sons, and Queen Kaushalya gave birth to Ram. Ram is believed to have been born at midday, so the main prayers on Ram Navami are held around noon.
Ram Navami is also the ninth and last day of Chaitra Navratri, the spring Navratri. Many families fast during the nine days and end the fast after the Ram Navami prayers.
Ram Navami at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does it celebrate? | The birth of Lord Ram |
| When is it? | Chaitra Shukla Navami (March or April) |
| Ram Navami 2027 | Thursday 15 April 2027 |
| Chaitra Navratri 2027 | Wednesday 7 April to Thursday 15 April |
| Main time of prayer | Midday (Madhyahna) |
| Famous places | Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Bhadrachalam (Telangana) |
Easy Ram Navami quiz for kids (ages 5 to 7)
These eight questions explain the festival itself. Read them slowly and accept simple answers, such as “Ram’s birthday”.
- Whose birthday is celebrated on Ram Navami?
Answer: Lord Ram’s - The word “Navami” means which day of the moon’s fortnight?
Answer: The ninth day - In which Hindu month does Ram Navami fall?
Answer: Chaitra - Which nine-night festival ends on Ram Navami?
Answer: Chaitra Navratri (also called Vasanta Navratri) - At what time of day is Ram believed to have been born?
Answer: At midday (noon) - In which season does Ram Navami come?
Answer: Spring (March or April) - On Ram Navami, a small idol of baby Ram is often placed in what, and gently rocked?
Answer: A cradle (palna or jhula) - Ayodhya, Ram’s birthplace, stands on the bank of which river?
Answer: The Sarayu
Medium Ram Navami questions and answers (ages 8 to 10)
The middle round covers Ram’s birth and the customs families follow. It suits Classes 3 to 5.
- Ram is believed to be which avatar of Lord Vishnu?
Answer: The seventh - Ram was born into which royal family, named after the Sun?
Answer: The Suryavansha (solar dynasty), also called the Ikshvaku or Raghu dynasty - Ram is often called “Maryada Purushottam”. What does it mean?
Answer: The ideal man, who always follows what is right - Which sweet, peppery drink made with jaggery is offered on Ram Navami in South India?
Answer: Panakam - Which cool, spiced buttermilk is often served with panakam?
Answer: Neer mor (called majjiga in Telugu) - What is a Ram Navami Shobha Yatra?
Answer: A procession, often with chariots or tableaux of Ram, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman - Which two New Year festivals, in Maharashtra and in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, fall on the first day of Chaitra Navratri?
Answer: Gudi Padwa and Ugadi - Which founder of a Hindu sampradaya was born on Ram Navami in 1781, so his followers celebrate both together?
Answer: Bhagwan Swaminarayan (Swaminarayan Jayanti) - Why do many devotees fast only until noon on Ram Navami?
Answer: They break the fast after the midday prayer, the hour of Ram’s birth
Hard round: Ayodhya, Bhadrachalam and the calendar (ages 11 and up)
The hard round of these Ram Navami questions and answers looks at two famous celebrations and the Hindu calendar. It suits Classes 6 to 8 and adult teams.
- According to Valmiki’s Ramayana, under which nakshatra (star) was Ram born?
Answer: Punarvasu - Which temple town in Telangana is famous for the Sita Rama Kalyanam, the wedding of Ram and Sita, on Ram Navami?
Answer: Bhadrachalam - Bhadrachalam stands on the bank of which river?
Answer: The Godavari - Which 17th-century devotee is credited with building the Bhadrachalam temple?
Answer: Bhakta Ramadasu (Kancherla Gopanna) - At the Bhadrachalam wedding, what are the talambralu showered on the deities?
Answer: Rice mixed with turmeric; the state also offers pearl talambralu (mutyala talambralu) and silk clothes - What is the “Surya Tilak” at the Ram temple in Ayodhya?
Answer: Mirrors and lenses guide noon sunlight onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol on Ram Navami - In which year was the Surya Tilak first seen on Ram Navami?
Answer: 2024 - In North India, which festival for Ram’s great devotee comes on the full moon soon after Ram Navami?
Answer: Hanuman Jayanti, on Chaitra Purnima (20 April in 2027)
How Ram Navami is celebrated across India
Ram Navami is a public holiday in most states, and every region has its own way of marking the day.
| Place | How Ram Navami is celebrated | What a Ram Navami quiz could ask |
|---|---|---|
| Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh | Devotees bathe in the Sarayu and visit the Ram temple, where the Surya Tilak takes place at noon | Which river flows past Ayodhya? |
| Bhadrachalam, Telangana | Sita Rama Kalyanam, the wedding of Ram and Sita, held around noon | What are talambralu? |
| North India | Fasting through Chaitra Navratri, Kanya Puja, reading the Ramcharitmanas, Shobha Yatras | Which festival ends on Ram Navami? |
| South India | Panakam, neer mor and kosambari (a lentil salad) are offered and shared | Which jaggery drink is offered? |
| Gujarat | Swaminarayan temples also celebrate Swaminarayan Jayanti | Whose birthday is also marked? |
Ayodhya and the Surya Tilak
At the Ram temple in Ayodhya, a system of mirrors, lenses and brass pipes, designed by scientists at CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, sends a beam of noon sunlight onto the forehead of the Ram Lalla idol. It was first seen on Ram Navami in 2024 and lasts a few minutes. It is a good link between the festival and science lessons on light and reflection.
Bhadrachalam Sita Rama Kalyanam
In Bhadrachalam, Ram Navami is celebrated as the wedding day of Ram and Sita. The Kalyanam is performed in the late morning, and talambralu are showered on the deities at noon. By tradition, the state government sends silk clothes and pearls for the ceremony, and devotees take home talambralu as a blessing.
How to run the Ram Navami quiz in class or at a party
This plan fits a 30 minute lesson, the last day of a Navratri school event or a family gathering.
- Explain the festival (5 minutes). Read “What is Ram Navami?” above and show the at-a-glance table.
- Make teams. Name them after places: Team Ayodhya, Team Bhadrachalam, Team Mithila.
- Play the easy round (5 minutes). Teams write answers and hold them up together.
- Play the medium and hard rounds (12 minutes). Read each question twice and allow 30 seconds.
- Share a snack (5 minutes). If you can, end with panakam or buttermilk and ask children how their family celebrates.
Tips: present Ram Navami as a festival that many classmates celebrate, using words like “Hindus believe”. For ages 4 to 6, use picture choices: a cradle, a kite and a drum for “Where is baby Ram placed?”.
Printable ram navami quiz (free PDF)
Print this ram navami quiz as a quiz sheet: every question from the rounds above with a line to write the answer, and a separate answer key for the quizmaster. The ram navami quiz PDF has 3 pages and prints on US Letter or A4.
Print at 100% (actual size). Every page is black and white line art, so it copies cleanly on a school printer.
Related guides and printables
- Ramayana quiz for kids
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- Navratri quiz
- Hindu festival dates for 2027
- India holidays 2027
- Printable Navratri bingo cards
Sources
- Ram Navami 2027 date: Office Holidays and PublicHolidays.in (Thursday 15 April 2027); Chaitra Navratri 7 to 15 April 2027: Drik Panchang
- Ram Navami 2026 date: Drik Panchang as reported by national news sites (26 March 2026; some calendars 27 March)
- Encyclopædia Britannica: “Rama Navami” and “Rama”; Valmiki’s Ramayana, Bala Kanda, for the birth story and Punarvasu nakshatra
- Utsav portal, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India: Sreerama Navami at Bhadrachalam
- Reports on the Surya Tilak at the Ayodhya Ram temple (designed by CSIR-CBRI Roorkee, first held in 2024)
Further reading: Ram Navami (Wikipedia) and Rama (Wikipedia).
Frequently asked questions
6 quick answers
When is Ram Navami in 2027?
Ram Navami 2027 is on Thursday 15 April 2027, the last day of Chaitra Navratri, which starts on Wednesday 7 April. Puja timings depend on your city, so check a local panchang for the midday muhurat.
Why is Ram Navami celebrated?
It celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, believed to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu, to King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya, on the ninth day of the bright half of Chaitra.
What are some easy Ram Navami quiz questions for kids?
Try: Whose birthday is Ram Navami? (Lord Ram’s). What does Navami mean? (Ninth day). Which festival ends on Ram Navami? (Chaitra Navratri). At what time was Ram born? (Midday).
How is Ram Navami celebrated in South India?
Families offer and share panakam, neer mor and kosambari, and temples hold the wedding of Ram and Sita. The best-known Sita Rama Kalyanam is at Bhadrachalam in Telangana.
What is the link between Ram Navami and Chaitra Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri is the nine-night spring festival of the goddess Durga, and Ram Navami falls on its ninth day. Many people fast through Navratri and end the fast on Ram Navami.
How soon after Ram Navami 2027 is Hanuman Jayanti?
Ram Navami falls on Thursday 15 April 2027, and in North India Hanuman Jayanti follows a few days later on Chaitra Purnima, Tuesday 20 April 2027. That makes the two quizzes an easy spring pair.
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