Ram Navami 2026: date and muhurat

राम नवमी 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Ram Navami 2026 is on 26 March 2026, Thursday.

Madhyahna puja muhurat: 11:13 AM – 1:40 PM
Shukla Navami: 11:49 AM to 10:07 AM (27 Mar)

What it is and how it is observed

Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami, at midday. Devotees fast, read the Ramcharitmanas, and offer puja in the Madhyahna muhurat, the time of his birth.

How the date is fixed

Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Navami: tithi prevailing at Madhyahna (midday fifth of the day).

Frequently asked questions

When is Ram Navami 2026?

Ram Navami 2026 is on Thursday, 26 March 2026.

What is the Ram Navami 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Madhyahna puja muhurat: 11:13 AM – 1:40 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Ram Navami 2026 observed on 26 Mar?

The date follows the rule: Chaitra (amanta) Shukla Navami: tithi prevailing at Madhyahna (midday fifth of the day). In 2026 that is 26 March 2026, Thursday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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