Sita Navami 2026 Celebrated Across India with Religious Fervor
Sita Navami, the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, was celebrated with traditional rituals and prayers across India on May 10, 2026.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Sita Navami 2026 was celebrated on May 10.
- It marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita.
- The festival is primarily celebrated in the month of Vaishakha.
- Mithila and Ayodhya are the major centers of celebration.
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Practice Questions
Q1. Sita Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of which deity?
- Goddess Lakshmi
- Goddess Sita
- Goddess Parvati
- Goddess Saraswati
Explanation: Sita Navami marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama.
Q2. In which Hindu month is Sita Navami typically celebrated?
- Chaitra
- Vaishakha
- Jyeshtha
- Ashadha
Explanation: Sita Navami falls on the Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha.
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