Sita Navami is celebrated as birth anniversary of Goddess Sita. This day is also known as Sita Jayanti.

Meaning of the name, Sita:
—————————————
The name Sita consists of four sounds or letters ‘Sa’ stands for the Brahma Thathwa; ‘E’ for Srishti Thathwa; ‘Tha’ for Preethi (delight and ‘Aa’ for smahara (destruction). The inner meaning of the word ‘Sita’ is Supreme power that is associated with the creation, sustenance and destruction. Sita was not merely ‘Bhoojatha’ (daughter of Mother Earth), but ‘Para Sakthi’ (Supreme Power) associated with Srishti (creation), Srishti paripaalana sustenance) and dusta samhara (Destruction of evil-minded). That is the reason why the epic Ramayana has been extolled as “Sithayascharitham mahath” (It is life history of Sita, that is glorious).

Sita – An embodiment of Compassion
————————————————————
When Hanuman went to Sita to convey the glad news, he said, “Mother! I have to convey glad tidings to you. But I must also seek your permission to carry out a task. These demons, who had troubled you so long, must also be killed. I shall tear them to pieces. Pray, grant me permission to do so.” Sita then said, “Son! There is nothing to blame them for. They have only been executing the command of their master. So, it is the fault of their master, not theirs.”
In fact, I suffered not because of these demons, but because of separation from Sri Rama.
Sita Narrates a Story to Hanuman
——————————————————
A hunter once went shadowing a tiger. But it caught sight of him and started to chase him. The hunter ran and climbed up a tree. The tiger kept a patient vigil below while the hunter waited for it to move away. The hunter then looked up and saw a bear on the higher branches. The tiger addressed the bear, “O bear! This is my prey that I have been chasing for such a long distance. It has now climbed the tree. Send my prey down to me, so that I may feed on it. The bear then said, “O tiger! This tree is my residence. The hunter has sought shelter here as a guest. It is my bounden duty to protect him. Hence I cannot push him down.” But the tiger still did not give up and leave. Soon, the bear fell asleep. The tiger then addressed the hunter, “O hunter! I am interested only in my meal. It does not matter if it is you or someone else. I shall spare you and let you go, provided you push down that sleeping bear to me. I shall eat him and then go my way.” This hunter was infested with evil feelings. Out of sheer selfishness, and in order to save himself, he pushed down the sleeping bear. The poor bear, while tumbling down, managed to hold on to a branch and saved itself from death. This is the protection that good people are always given. The bear was a kind soul, and its goodness saved it. It is not good to repay kindness with harm. The bear slowly climbed back. The tiger then told the bear, “O bear! Despite your having shown such kindness to this man, he has repaid it by harming you. He is one without any sense of gratitude, having forgotten the good done by you. Hence, it is wise to send him down.” Then the bear answered, “Son! Each man’s sin is his own, his merits are his own. He will reap the consequences. Doing good is my nature, doing bad is his nature. He will suffer for his sin. I shall reap the benefits of my goodness. I cannot push him down .
Narrating this story, Sita said: “No doubt these demons put me to a lot of suffering without knowing what in truth and what is Dharma. Being the consort of Rama, I cannot stoop down to their level and seek revenge. I do not want to cause harm to anyone.” Sita then continued, “Similarly, my nature is that of compassion. Hanuman, though they have put me to much trouble, I cannot wish to put them to death for that. Giving trouble is their nature. Suffering with tolerance is my nature. Hence, do not punish them.” Hanuman was thrilled on listening to this Hanuman said, “O mother, it is but natural that you, being the consort of Lord Rama, are broad – minded and noble hearted. You are the embodiment of Dharma. It is a mistake on my part to think that you would permit me to punish these helpless demons,”