Festivals · 2026
Ram Navami 2026: Thursday, 26 March 2026
Ram Navami in 2026 falls on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:03 PM – 12:52 PM IST.
The date
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 12:03 PM – 12:52 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Rama's birth muhurat is midday itself, so the Abhijit Muhurat above doubles as the janma-puja window — the rare festival where the universal window and the festival's own coincide.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:03 PM – 12:52 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Ram Navami celebrate?
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Shri Rama in Ayodhya at midday on the ninth tithi of Chaitra's bright half. Temples rock the infant Rama's cradle at noon, and devotees fast, read the Ramayana and chant the Rama taraka mantra.
The story and significance of Ram Navami
Ram Navami is the birthday of Maryada Purushottama Rama, seventh avatar of Vishnu, born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in the madhyahna (midday) muhurat — which is why the day's worship peaks at noon.
Ayodhya's celebrations are the grandest, with the Saryu bathing and vast processions. The day also closes Chaitra Navratri; many perform kanya pujan, feeding nine girls as the nine goddesses.
Ram Navami dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 March 2026 | Thursday | This page |
| 2027 | 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Ram Navami 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ram Navami in 2026?
Ram Navami in 2026 falls on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Ram Navami celebrate?
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Shri Rama in Ayodhya at midday on the ninth tithi of Chaitra's bright half. Temples rock the infant Rama's cradle at noon, and devotees fast, read the Ramayana and chant the Rama taraka mantra.
What is the shubh muhurat on Ram Navami 2026?
The computed windows for 26 March 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:03 PM to 12:52 PM IST. Rama's birth muhurat is midday itself, so the Abhijit Muhurat above doubles as the janma-puja window — the rare festival where the universal window and the festival's own coincide.
Does the Ram Navami date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Ram Navami is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Ram Navami in 2027?
Ram Navami in 2027 falls on Wednesday, 14 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Ram Navami 2027 page, linked below.
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