Sri Rama Navami 2026 — Friday 27 March
శ్రీరామ నవమి 2026
Chaitra Shudda Navami · Rama Navami / Sitarama Kalyanam · Madhyahna Muhurat 11:17 – 13:50 IST (Hyderabad) — primary Rama Janma window
Sri Rama Navami 2026 (also called Rama Navami / Sitarama Kalyanam) falls on Friday, 27 March 2026. Birth day of Lord Sri Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu and protagonist of the Ramayana. Born in Treta Yuga at noon (Madhyahna) at Ayodhya under Punarvasu nakshatra. Primary observance: Sita-Rama Kalyanam (divine wedding re-enactment), Ramayana parayana, Vishnu Sahasranama, Rama Raksha Stotra, distribution of panakam (jaggery water) and vada-pappu (lentil sprouts). Recommended muhurat: Madhyahna Muhurat 11:17 – 13:50 IST (Hyderabad) — primary Rama Janma window.
Sri Rama Navami 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 27 March 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Chaitra Shudda Navami |
| Primary Muhurat | Madhyahna Muhurat 11:17 – 13:50 IST (Hyderabad) — primary Rama Janma window |
| Alternative Names | Rama Navami / Sitarama Kalyanam |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Sri Rama Navami 2026
Birth day of Lord Sri Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu and protagonist of the Ramayana. Born in Treta Yuga at noon (Madhyahna) at Ayodhya under Punarvasu nakshatra.
Key Rituals on Sri Rama Navami 2026
Sita-Rama Kalyanam (divine wedding re-enactment), Ramayana parayana, Vishnu Sahasranama, Rama Raksha Stotra, distribution of panakam (jaggery water) and vada-pappu (lentil sprouts).
Sri Rama Navami 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Sri Rama Navami 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banana leaf |
| 2 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 3 | Tulasi leaves |
| 4 | Yellow + white flowers |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Panakam (jaggery+water+pepper) |
| 7 | Vada-pappu (soaked moong dal + ginger) |
| 8 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 9 | Coconut + bananas |
| 10 | Sita-Rama Kalyanam photo/idol |
Regional Variations of Sri Rama Navami 2026
Andhra: Bhadrachalam Sita-Rama Kalyanam is the most famous (officiated by Andhra govt). Tamil Nadu: Rama temple processions. North India: Ayodhya celebrations. Maharashtra: Procession + havan + naivedyam of panakam-vada.