Telugu Festival
శ్రీ రామ నవమి
Sri Rama Navami
Birthday of Lord Rama — 2026 date, Kalyanam timings, panchangam
2026 Date
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Panchangam for Sri Rama Navami 2026
📍 Hyderabad, IST · April 14, 2026
Tithi
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Vara
Tuesday
మంగళవారం
Nakshatra
Yoga
Karana
Timings (Hyderabad IST)
Rahu Kalam
3:24 pm – 4:58 pm
Gulika Kalam
7:35 am – 9:09 am
Yamagandam
9:09 am – 10:43 am
Abhijit Muhurtham
11:53 am – 12:41 pm
Sunrise / Sunset
6:01 am / 6:32 pm
Muhurta Guidance
The Janma Muhurtham — Lord Rama's birth moment — occurs at Madhyanam (local noon), when the Sun is at its highest. Performing puja, kalyanam or even reciting "Sri Rama Rama Rameti" at this exact moment carries the merit of a full year of worship.
Significance — ప్రాధాన్యత
Sri Rama Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu, on Chaitra Shukla Navami. In 2026, this auspicious day falls on April 14. Lord Rama was born at Madhyanam (midday) when the sun was in Mesha (Aries) and the Moon was in Punarvasu nakshatra — the star under which Rama himself was born.
The Ramayana, composed by Sage Valmiki, describes Rama as the embodiment of Dharma — the ideal son, husband, king, and warrior. His story has been woven into Telugu culture for millennia through Molla Ramayana, Ranganatha Ramayana, and the Valmiki Ramayana in Telugu script.
Andhra Pradesh has a special connection with Lord Rama — Bhadrachalam temple on the banks of the Godavari is one of the most sacred Rama temples in India, and Bhadradri Sitarama Kalyanam on Navami is a state government-recognised event drawing lakhs of pilgrims.
Rituals — పూజా విధానం
Fast from the previous day (Ashtami) or on Navami itself
Wake early and complete abhyanga snanam before sunrise
Conduct or attend Sitarama Kalyanam (divine wedding ceremony) — most sacred ritual of the day
Recite Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kanda, or at minimum the Rama Raksha Stotram
Offer tulsi leaves, lotus flowers and kadamba flowers to Rama
Perform Surya Namaskar at noon — the birth moment of Lord Rama
Break the fast at noon (Madhyanam Muhurtham) after offering naivedyam
Donate to Vaishnava temples and feed Brahmins in the evening
Telugu Traditions — తెలుగు సంప్రదాయాలు
Bhadrachalam Sitarama Kalyanam — the Telangana government conducts a grand state wedding of the deities; gold and diamond jewellery (Nizam's historical gift) is used for the ritual
Procession of Rama's idol on a decorated chariot (rathothsavam) through town streets, with thousands walking barefoot
Recitation of the entire Valmiki Ramayana (Akanda Ramayana Parayan) over 24 hours in temples across AP
Panakam (jaggery water with ginger and cardamom) and Neer Mor (spiced buttermilk) distributed free as prasadam
Kosambari (raw lentil salad) — a traditional fasting-break food eaten at noon
Women draw rangoli of Rama's bow and arrow (dhanurbana) at the entrance
Traditional Foods — పండుగ వంటలు
Panakam
jaggery, water, dry ginger, cardamom and pepper
Neer Mor
spiced buttermilk with green chilli and curry leaves
Kosambari
raw yellow moong dal salad with cucumber, coconut and lime
Phalahara
fruits offered as naivedyam and consumed to break the fast
Chakkara Pongali
sweet rice as naivedyam in Vaishnava temples
Related Festivals
2026 Telugu Calendar
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