Sri Rama Navami 2026: date and puja muhurat
Sri Rama Navami is on Thursday, 26 March, 2026. In Varanasi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:46 am to 1:17 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 11:46 am, 26 Mar to 10:06 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 11:46 am, 26 Mar to 10:06 am, 27 Mar (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 26 Mar | 11:46 am to 1:17 pm | 6:11 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 Varanasi
- Rahu Kalam1:35 pm to 3:07 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:56 am and 6:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 11:39 am, moonset 1:06 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami
- NakshatraArdra
Sri Rama Navami 2026 Choghadiya in Varanasi
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:56 am to 7:28 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:28 am to 9:00 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:00 am to 10:32 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:32 am to 12:04 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:04 pm to 1:35 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:35 pm to 3:07 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:07 pm to 4:39 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:39 pm to 6:11 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:11 pm to 7:39 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:39 pm to 9:07 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:07 pm to 10:35 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:35 pm to 12:03 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:03 am to 1:31 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:31 am to 2:59 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:59 am to 4:27 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:27 am to 5:55 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 Varanasi?
In Varanasi, the midday (madhyahna) window is 11:46 am to 1:17 pm. Shukla Navami runs from 11:46 am, 26 Mar to 10:06 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..