Nrusimha Jayanti 2026 Date: Thursday, 30 April
Nrusimha Jayanti in 2026 falls on Thursday 30 April 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Sukla Chaturdasi: 29 Apr 7:52 PM – 30 Apr 9:13 PM IST. In the USA: Wednesday 29 April 2026; tithi Wed 29 Apr 10:22 AM – Thu 30 Apr 11:43 AM EDT (7:22 AM – 8:43 AM PDT). In the UK: Wednesday 29 April 2026.
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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
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
Different date in 122 of 215 cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Coppell, Fort Worth and 110 more — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from 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.
When is Nrusimha Jayanti 2026 in the USA?
Nrusimha Jayanti 2026 is on Wednesday 29 April 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site (India: 30 April 2026).
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