Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 – Date
Vasanta Navaratri begins in 2026 falls on Thursday 19 March 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Vasanta (spring) Navaratri begins on Ugadi and runs nine days to Sri Rama Navami. It is the counterpart of the autumn Sharad Navaratri: Devi is worshipped in her nine forms, but in the Telugu states the fortnight is remembered mostly for the Rama kalyanam that closes it at Bhadrachalam.
Tithi timing
Sukla Padyami begins 19 March 2026 at 6:53 AM IST and ends 20 March 2026 at 4:52 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Begins on Ugadi (Chaitra sukla padyami) and runs to Sri Rama Navami.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Friday 20 March 2026 |
Different date in: Sydney, Singapore — 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 Vasanta Navaratri begins in 2026?
Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026 is on Thursday 19 March 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Friday 20 March 2026.
Which tithi is Vasanta Navaratri begins?
Sukla Padyami of Phalguna masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vasanta Navaratri begins decided?
Begins on Ugadi (Chaitra sukla padyami) and runs to Sri Rama Navami.
What day of the week is Vasanta Navaratri begins 2026?
Thursday.
Related
- Holi – Tuesday 3 March 2026
- Chaitra Masam begins – Thursday 19 March 2026
- Ugadi (Telugu New Year) – Thursday 19 March 2026
- Sri Rama Navami – Friday 27 March 2026
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