Nrusimha Jayanti 2026 – Date
Nrusimha Jayanti in 2026 falls on Thursday 30 April 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Nrusimha Jayanti, Vaishakha Sukla Chaturdashi, is the evening the man-lion avatara emerged from the pillar to protect Prahlada; the puja is performed at dusk (sayahna), the hour of the appearance. Ahobilam, Yadadri and Simhachalam in the Telugu country hold the largest celebrations, with a day-long fast broken after the evening puja.
Tithi timing
Sukla Chaturdasi begins 29 April 2026 at 7:52 PM IST and ends 30 April 2026 at 9:13 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Vaishakha sukla chaturdashi prevailing at dusk (sayahna), the hour of the avatara.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Nrusimha Jayanti in 2026?
Nrusimha Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday 30 April 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Which tithi is Nrusimha Jayanti?
Sukla Chaturdasi of Vaishakha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Nrusimha Jayanti decided?
Vaishakha sukla chaturdashi prevailing at dusk (sayahna), the hour of the avatara.
What day of the week is Nrusimha Jayanti 2026?
Thursday.
Related
- Vaishakha Masam begins – Saturday 18 April 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya – Sunday 19 April 2026
- Adi Sankara Jayanti – Tuesday 21 April 2026
- Buddha Pournami (Vaishakha Pournami) – Friday 1 May 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) – Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Vata Savitri Vratam – Saturday 16 May 2026
- Adhika Jyeshtha Masam begins – Sunday 17 May 2026
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