Sri Rama Navami 2026 in South Africa: date and local timings
Sri Rama Navami (Ram Navami) 2026 falls on Friday 27 March 2026 in all 2 South Africa cities listed here. In India it is on Friday 27 March 2026 – the same day. The rule: Telugu convention: Chaitra sukla navami at sunrise; drikpanchang's madhyahna rule can give the previous day. Kshaya -> the day it begins. In Johannesburg the sunrise on 27 March 2026 runs 6:14 AM local time, and the tithi runs from 26 March 2026 8:19 AM to 27 March 2026 6:37 AM. 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 27 March 2026 | 6:14 AM | 26 March 2026 8:19 AM – 27 March 2026 6:37 AM |
| Durban | Friday 27 March 2026 | 6:03 AM | 26 March 2026 8:19 AM – 27 March 2026 6:37 AM |
FAQ
When is Sri Rama Navami 2026 in South Africa?
Sri Rama Navami 2026 is on Friday 27 March 2026 in Johannesburg, Durban.
Is Sri Rama Navami on the same day in South Africa and India?
Yes, in India it is on Friday 27 March 2026.
How is the date of Sri Rama Navami decided?
Telugu convention: Chaitra sukla navami at sunrise; drikpanchang's madhyahna rule can give the previous day. Kshaya -> the day it begins.
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