Sri Rama Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 26 March, 2026. In New York, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:47 am to 2:16 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 2:16 am, 26 Mar to 12:36 am, 27 Mar.
About Sri Rama Navami
Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered.
How the timing is decided
The main worship is at midday (madhyahna), the time of Lord Rama's birth, while Navami prevails.
What to do
- Perform Rama puja at midday
- Offer panakam and vadapappu
- Read or listen to the Ramayana
Sri Rama Navami 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Navami runs from 2:16 am, 26 Mar to 12:36 am, 27 Mar (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 26 Mar | 11:47 am to 2:16 pm | 7:14 pm |
| Hyderabad | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:35 pm | 6:28 pm |
| Delhi | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:40 pm | 6:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:57 pm | 6:50 pm |
| Chennai | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:27 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:38 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Kolkata | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 12:55 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Vijayawada | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:26 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:16 pm | 6:09 pm |
| Pune | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:53 pm | 6:46 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:59 pm | 6:52 pm |
| Jaipur | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:46 pm | 6:40 pm |
| Lucknow | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:25 pm | 6:20 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 26 March in New York
- Rahu Kalam2:35 pm to 4:08 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:49 am and 7:14 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 12:17 pm, moonset 3:20 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami
- NakshatraPunarvasu
Sri Rama Navami 2026 Choghadiya in New York
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Sri Rama Navami from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:49 am to 8:22 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:22 am to 9:55 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:55 am to 11:28 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:28 am to 1:01 pm | Char | Weak |
| 1:01 pm to 2:35 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:35 pm to 4:08 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 4:08 pm to 5:41 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:41 pm to 7:14 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 7:14 pm to 8:41 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:41 pm to 10:07 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:07 pm to 11:34 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:34 pm to 1:01 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:01 am to 2:27 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:27 am to 3:54 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:54 am to 5:21 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 5:21 am to 6:47 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Sri Rama Navami in 2026?
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 26 March, 2026.
What is the Sri Rama Navami 2026 puja muhurat in New York?
In New York, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:47 am to 2:16 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 2:16 am, 26 Mar to 12:36 am, 27 Mar.
Why is Sri Rama Navami celebrated?
Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. Sita Rama Kalyanam, the celestial wedding, is performed in temples, most famously at Bhadrachalam in Telangana, and panakam and vadapappu are offered..