Ram Navami 2026: Is It On March 25 Or 26? Correct Date, Muhurat And Rituals

Last Updated:March 25, 2026, 09:30 IST

Ram Navami 2026 will be observed on March 26 with special puja timings from 11:13 AM to 1:41 PM. Find the correct date, rituals, and more details here.

Ram Navami 2026: Devotees celebrate with prayers, fasting, and various rituals.

Ram Navami 2026 Date: Ram Navami is one of the most important festivals for Hindus, marking the birth of Lord Ram, who is believed to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. The day is celebrated with prayers, fasting, and special rituals across the country.

This year, there has been some confusion about the exact date of the festival, as it is being observed over two days. Many people are unsure about when to perform the main puja and follow the rituals.

Ram Navami 2026: Is It On March 26th Or 27th?

According to Drik Panchang, Ram Navami will be observed on Thursday, March 26, this year. This is considered the main day for celebrating the birth of Lord Ram.

The Navami tithi begins at 11:48 AM on March 26 and ends at 10:06 AM on March 27. Because of this timing, some people may also observe the festival on March 27.

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For most households, March 26 is advised as the correct day to perform the main puja and celebrations.

Ram Navami 2026: Know Correct Date, Shubh Muhurat, And More

The most important time for Ram Navami puja is during the Madhyahna period, which is believed to be the time when Lord Ram was born.

• On March 26, the Madhyahna Muhurat will be from 11:13 AM to 1:41 PM, with a duration of 2 hours and 27 minutes. The exact Madhyahna moment falls at 12:27 PM.
• For those observing Vaishnava Ram Navami on March 27, the Madhyahna Muhurat will remain from 11:13 AM to 01:41 PM, with a similar duration and the same key moment at 12:27 PM.

It is during this time that devotees perform special prayers and rituals.

How Devotees Perform Ram Navami Puja

• On this day, devotees follow simple but meaningful rituals at home or in temples.
• They begin by taking a bath, usually in the afternoon, and wear clean clothes before starting the puja.
• Many people also take a sankalp, which means making a vow to observe the fast and pray with full devotion.
• The idol of Lord Ram is then bathed with Gangajal and Panchamrit. After that, sandalwood paste, flowers, and Tulsi leaves are offered.
• At around noon, devotees ring bells, blow conch shells, and chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ to mark the birth moment.
• Reading parts of the Ramayana, especially the Bal Kand, is also considered very special during this time.
• After the prayers, bhog is offered to the deity, followed by aarti.