Ram Navami
Also known as Rama Navami
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Friday 27 March 2026
Observance date and times for Wellington, New Zealand.
| Tithi begins | 7:20 pm, Thursday 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 5:38 pm |
| Observance window begins | 12:15 pm |
| Observance window ends | 2:37 pm |
About Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on the ninth day (Navami) of the bright half of Chaitra, concluding Chaitra Navratri.
How it is observed
Devotees fast, read or recite the Ramayana, sing bhajans and offer prayers at midday — the traditional time of Rama’s birth.
About the time shown: The puja window shown is the midday period (madhyahna) while Navami tithi is current.
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Calendar basis
Chaitra Shukla Navami; tithi prevailing at madhyahna
Tradition: Pan-Hindu. Customs differ between regions and families — follow your family tradition or temple where it differs.
Across New Zealand
| City | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Fri 27 Mar | 12:15 pm – 2:37 pm |
| Hamilton | Fri 27 Mar | 12:13 pm – 2:35 pm |
| Tauranga | Fri 27 Mar | 12:09 pm – 2:32 pm |
| Wellington | Fri 27 Mar | 12:15 pm – 2:37 pm |
| Palmerston North | Fri 27 Mar | 12:12 pm – 2:34 pm |
| Christchurch | Fri 27 Mar | 12:24 pm – 2:46 pm |
| Dunedin | Fri 27 Mar | 12:32 pm – 2:54 pm |
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