2023 Ramalakshmana Dwadashi Date and Puja Timings for New Delhi, NCT, India

Ramalakshmana Dwadashi 2023

In Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu is regarded as the presiding deity of the Dwadashi Tithi. To attain the grace of Lord Shri Hari and deep devotion, one must worship Him on this day with complete reverence and prescribed rituals. The Dwadashi Vrat is said to bestow both material prosperity (Bhoga) and liberation (Moksha). On this day, Abhisheka of Lord Vishnu or His incarnations is performed with a mixture of cow's milk and Ganga water contained in a conch shell and worshipped with Tulsi leaves. Feeding Brahmins on this day is also considered an act of great merit. The Mahabharata and Padma Purana state that Dwadashi Tithi of each month holds unique significance and spiritual merit.

The Shukla Dwadashi of the Jyeshtha month is known as Ramalakshmana Dwadashi. Worshipping Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu with due rituals on this day fulfills all desires and grants residence in Vishnu Loka. According to scriptural belief, those who are childless are blessed with noble and virtuous progeny through the observance of this fast.

In eastern regions of India, especially among the Vaishnava communities of Odisha and Bengal, this Dwadashi is celebrated as Champa Dwadashi. It is believed that Lord Shri Jagannatha is especially fond of Champa flowers. Hence, on this day, the Lord is adorned beautifully with garlands, ornaments and anklets made entirely of Champa flowers and leaves.

In the Varaha Purana, Sage Durvasa instructed Sage Satyatapa about the method and glory of observing this sacred Dwadashi Vrat.

Ramalakshmana Dwadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi

Wake up early in the morning, bathe and take a Sankalpa to observe the fast. After that do Ashtanga Puja of Lord Vishnu using Chandan (sandal paste) and Champa or other fragrant flowers in following manner -

• Om Ramabhiramaya Namah (ॐ रामाभिरामाय नमः) - Worship His two feet.
• Om Trivikramaya Namah (ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः) - Worship His waist region.
• Om Dhritavishvaya Namah (ॐ धृतविश्वाय नमः) - Worship His stomach region.
• Om Samvatsaraya Namah (ॐ संवत्सराय नमः) - Worship His heart region.
• Om Samvartakaya Namah (ॐ संवर्तकाय नमः) - Worship His neck region.
• Om Sarvastradharine Namah (ॐ सर्वास्त्रधारिणे नमः) - Worship His arms.
• Om Panchajanyaya Namah (ॐ पाञ्चजन्याय नमः) - Worship His conch (Shankha).
• Om Sudarshanachakraya Namah (ॐ सुदर्शनचक्राय नमः) - Worship His discus (Chakra).
• Om Sahasrashirase Namah (ॐ सहस्रशिरसे नमः) Worship His head.

After this, install a sacred Kalasha covered with a clean cloth and place upon it (if possible) a golden idol of Lord Rama and Shri Lakshmana. Perform Shodashopachara Puja with deep devotion. Offer food to a learned and virtuous Brahmins after the worship. On the next morning, i.e., the Trayodashi Tithi, donate the Kalasha along with the idol to a Brahmin with humility and devotion.

Ramalakshmana Dwadashi Vrat Mahatmya

Sage Durvasa states that it was by the power of this very Ramalakshmana Dwadashi Vrat that King Dasharatha was blessed with Lord Vishnu Himself in the form of sons. Following the advice of Sage Vashishtha, King Dasharatha performed this fast. As a result, Lord Adinarayana manifested as Lord Rama, along with Lakshmana Ji, Bharata Ji and Shatrughna Ji as his sons. Hence, this vow is considered highly auspicious for those seeking blessed progeny.

The Ramalakshmana Dwadashi Vrat also holds profound spiritual significance that one who performs it enjoys the pleasures of Swargaloka until Lord Indra and the other deities reside there. After the celestial period ends, such a devotee returns to the mortal world to be reborn as a king who performs a hundred Yajnas. Those who observe this vow selflessly, without desire for rewards, are freed from all sins and attain the rare and eternal state of Kaivalya Moksha, the supreme liberation that unites the soul with Lord Shri Hari.