Telugu Calendar 2026 USA March, this complete covers New York Telugu Calendar 2026, Chicago Telugu Calendar 2026 March, Telugu Calendar 2026 NJ USA, and other US locations with accurate tithi, nakshatram, rahu kalam, and festival details.
March 2026 is spiritually important because it marks the end of Phalgunam and the beginning of Chaitra Masam, including the grand celebration of Ugadi (Telugu New Year 2026) in the United States.
Telugu Calendar 2026 March – Overview (USA Time Zone)
- Telugu Year: Sri Viswavasu → Sri Parabhava
- Lunar Months: Phalgunam & Chaitram
- Chaitra Masam Begins: March 20, 2026 (USA)
- March 2026 Telugu Calendar Ugadi: March 19–20, 2026 (based on location & sunrise)
- Paksham: Krishna Paksha (first half), Shukla Paksha (after Amavasya)
This guide is based on USA local sunrise timings for cities like New York, Chicago, New Jersey, Texas and other major states.
New York Telugu Calendar 2026 March
New York City follows Eastern Time (ET). Tithi and nakshatra may slightly differ from India due to time difference.
Important Highlights – March 2026 (New York)
| Date | Tithi | Festival / Vratam |
|---|---|---|
| March 2 | Pournami | Holika Dahan |
| March 3 | Pournami | Holi |
| March 14 | Ekadashi | Papamochani Ekadashi |
| March 18 | Amavasya | Amavasya |
| March 19/20 | Shukla Padyami | Ugadi 2026 |
| March 26 | Navami | Sri Rama Navami |
| March 28 | Ekadashi | Kamada Ekadashi |
Sunrise (approx early March): 6:50 AM – 7:00 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM – 7:45 PM (DST change considered)
Chicago Telugu Calendar 2026 March
Chicago follows Central Time (CT).
For Chicago Telugu Calendar 2026 March, sunrise is slightly later than New York, so tithi ending times shift accordingly.
Chicago Key Observances
- Holi – March 3
- Amavasya – March 18
- Ugadi 2026 – March 19 (based on local sunrise)
- Sri Rama Navami – March 26
- Pradosha Vratam – March 16 & March 30
Chicago devotees should check sunrise-based tithi before performing Ugadi Panchanga Sravanam.
Telugu Calendar 2026 NJ USA (New Jersey)
New Jersey uses Eastern Time similar to New York.
For people searching Telugu Calendar 2026 Jersey or Telugu Calendar 2026 NJ USA, the timings will almost match New York with minor minute-level differences.
Major Dates in March 2026 (New Jersey)
- March 2 – Sri Satyanarayana Pooja & Pournami Vratam
- March 6 – Sankashtahara Chaturthi
- March 14 – Papamochani Ekadashi
- March 18 – Amavasya
- March 19/20 – Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
- March 26 – Sri Rama Navami
March 2026 Telugu Calendar Ugadi (USA)
Ugadi 2026 in USA will be observed on:
- Evening of March 19, 2026
- Morning of March 20, 2026 (based on sunrise rule)
Ugadi marks:
- Start of Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram
- Beginning of Chaitra Masam
- Panchanga Sravanam
- Neem-Jaggery Ugadi Pachadi tradition
Devotees in New York, Chicago, New Jersey, Texas and California celebrate Ugadi in temples and Telugu associations across the USA.
Venkatrama Telugu Calendar 2026 March
Many families follow Venkatrama Telugu Calendar 2026 March edition for:
- Accurate Tithi timings
- Nakshatra end time
- Rahu Kalam
- Durmuhurtham
- Varjyam
- Sunrise & Sunset
This traditional format remains popular among Telugu communities in the United States.
March 2026 Telugu Calendar USA – Important Festivals List
Here is the complete festival list for March 2026 (USA adjusted):
- Holika Dahan – March 2
- Holi – March 3
- Sankashtahara Chaturthi – March 6
- Papamochani Ekadashi – March 14
- Masa Shivaratri – March 16
- Amavasya – March 18
- Ugadi – March 19/20
- Matsya Jayanti – March 21
- Sri Rama Navami – March 26
- Kamada Ekadashi – March 28
- Pradosha Vratam – March 30
Telugu Tithi & Nakshatra Structure (March 2026)
Krishna Paksha (Until Amavasya)
- Thrayodasi
- Chaturdasi
- Pournami
- Amavasya
Shukla Paksha (After Ugadi)
- Padyami
- Vidiya
- Thadiya
- Chavithi
- Panchami
- Navami (Sri Rama Navami)
- Ekadashi
Why USA Telugu Calendar Differs from India?
March 2026 Telugu Calendar USA, remember:
- Panchangam is sunrise-based
- USA time zones affect tithi ending times
- DST change in March shifts clock by 1 hour
- Amavasya & Padyami may fall on different dates compared to India
Hence always follow your local city-based Telugu Panchangam
This detailed Telugu Calendar 2026 USA March helps Telugu families in New York, Chicago, New Jersey and across the United States plan festivals, vratams and spiritual events accurately.
March 2026 is especially significant due to:
- Amavasya
- Ugadi 2026
- Sri Rama Navami
- Multiple Ekadashi & Pradosha Vratam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ugadi in USA will be observed on March 19 evening and March 20 morning 2026 depending on sunrise in your city.
Yes. Due to time zone difference, tithi and nakshatra ending times change.
Follow local sunrise-based Panchangam for Chicago, Illinois.
Chaitra Masam begins on March 20, 2026 in most US locations.
Yes, New Jersey timings are almost similar to New York with small minute-level variation
