Nagula Chavithi 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Nagula Chavithi 2026 falls on Friday 13 November 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 13 November 2026 – the same day. The rule: Kartika sukla chavithi at sunrise (four days after Deepavali) - the main Telugu naga puja. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 13 November 2026 runs 5:11 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 12 November 2026 2:39 PM to 13 November 2026 5:13 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the sunrise window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST. Dates here follow the Telugu (amanta) almanac rules. Many Hindu families in Fiji, Mauritius and South Africa use North-Indian (purnimanta) almanacs, which name the months differently and can differ for some vratams; the main festivals that are fixed by a tithi at a part of the day come out the same.
| Cities | Date | Sunrise | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Friday 13 November 2026 | 5:11 AM | 12 November 2026 2:39 PM – 13 November 2026 5:13 PM |
| Durban | Friday 13 November 2026 | 4:53 AM | 12 November 2026 2:39 PM – 13 November 2026 5:13 PM |
FAQ
When is Nagula Chavithi 2026 in South Africa?
Nagula Chavithi 2026 is on Friday 13 November 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Nagula Chavithi on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 13 November 2026.
How is the date of Nagula Chavithi decided?
Kartika sukla chavithi at sunrise (four days after Deepavali) - the main Telugu naga puja.
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