Ram Navmi 2026: Mahanavmi on 27 March but why Ram Navami on 26 March? Know astrological calculations

in hinduism chaitra navratri The festival has special significance. With the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, the new Hindu New Year also begins. Right now Chaitra Navratri is going on and is at its last stage. The festival of Chaitra Navratri continues every year from Pratipada Tithi till Ram Navami. Both Mahanavami and Ramnavami are celebrated on the ninth date of Chaitra Navratri. On the last day of Navratri i.e. Navami Tithi, Maa Siddhidatri, the 9th form of Maa Durga, is worshipped.

Navratri ends with the worship of the ninth form of Mother Goddess and worship of the girl on Chaitra Navami Tithi and this day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram. This year both Ramnavmi and Mahanavmi festivals will be celebrated on different days. Ramnavami will be celebrated on 26th March and Mahanavami on 27th March. In such a situation, let us know why Mahanavami and Ramnavami will be celebrated on different days despite the Navami date of Navratri being the same.

Chaitra Navratri Navami Tithi

According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Navami Tithi of Chaitra Navratri will start on March 26 at 11:50 am, which will end on March 27 at 10:08 am. In Hindu religion, there is a tradition of celebrating any festival or festival on the date which prevails at the time of sunrise. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, Mahanavami Tithi will be celebrated on 27 March 2026.

When is Ram Navami 2026?

This year, due to Navami Tithi falling in two days, there is some confusion regarding Ram Navami. When will Ramnavmi be celebrated on 26th March or 27th March? According to the scriptures, Lord Shri Ram was born on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month in the afternoon in Abhijeet Muhurta and Punarvasu Nakshatra. For this reason Ram Navami is celebrated on this date. Also, Navami Tithi should be in the afternoon time of the day. Navami Tithi will end on March 27 at 10.08 am. Due to which Ram Navami will be celebrated on 26th March only.

What is the auspicious time of puja?

Celebrating Ram Navami on 26th March this year will prove to be more auspicious and beneficial. According to Dharmasindhu and Nirman Sindhu, Lord Ram was born in the midday period on the ninth date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Navami Tithi will remain till midday on 26th March. On March 26, the midday time will be from 11:13 am to 01:41 pm. On this day, Punarvasu Nakshatra will start from 4:19 pm.