Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana falls on Friday, 13 November 2026, during Karthika Shukla Chaturthi. For Hyderabad, the Chaturthi tithi begins at about 6:09 PM on 12 November and ends at about 8:42 PM on 13 November. These timings explain why a few calendars show 12 November even though Telugu families mainly observe the festival on the 13th.
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Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana at a Glance
- Main date: Friday, 13 November 2026
- Telugu month: Karthika Masam
- Tithi: Shukla Chaturthi, also called Suddha Chavithi
- Chaturthi begins: about 6:09 PM on Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Chaturthi ends: about 8:42 PM on Friday, 13 November 2026
- Hyderabad reference: sunrise is around 6:20 AM on 13 November, so Chaturthi continues after sunrise
- Traditional focus: worship of Naga Devatas and prayers for family well-being
- Wildlife-safe practice: do not feed milk, eggs, or other food to live snakes
The date matches the Telugu calendar for Hyderabad on Drik Panchang. Another Hyderabad panchang calculation also shows Shukla Chaturthi on 13 November. Festival dates depend on the tithi and sunrise, so checking only the regular calendar date can cause confusion.
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana Date and Tithi Timings
Nagula Chavithi follows Karthika Shukla Chaturthi in the Telugu calendar. In Hyderabad, Chaturthi starts on the evening of 12 November and continues until the evening of 13 November. The tithi remains active at sunrise on Friday, 13 November. For this reason, Telugu panchang sources give Friday as the main festival day.
| 2026 detail | Telangana / Hyderabad reference | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Festival date | Friday, 13 November | Main day for the vratam and Naga worship |
| Chaturthi starts | About 6:09 PM, 12 November | Explains the 12 November date on some calendars |
| Chaturthi ends | About 8:42 PM, 13 November | Tithi continues through most of the festival day |
| Telugu lunar month | Karthika Masam | Places the festival after Deepavali in Telugu tradition |
| Weekday | Friday | Useful for leave, travel, and family planning |
You can use these tithi times as a Hyderabad reference. However, sunrise and local timings can differ by a few minutes across Telangana. Families that follow a specific temple calendar or family priest should use that tradition for the final puja time.
Why do some calendars show 12 November 2026?
Some calendars display the date when Chaturthi begins, so they show 12 November. However, the tithi starts only in the evening that day. Hyderabad calculations show Chaturthi continuing after sunrise on 13 November. Therefore, the main Telugu Nagula Chavithi observance falls on Friday.
The old version of this page gave a single fixed morning hour without explaining the tithi. For 2026, the complete tithi window gives readers a clearer guide. It also helps explain why different calendars may display different dates.
What Is the Puja Time for Nagula Chavithi 2026?
There is no single Telangana government puja time for Nagula Chavithi. Panchang websites may give a daytime puja period, while many Telugu families worship in the morning according to family custom. The main calendar reference is the Chaturthi tithi, which continues until about 8:42 PM on 13 November in Hyderabad.
For planning, families can observe Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana on Friday while Chaturthi continues. They can also follow their usual local tradition. If a temple announces special timings, follow that temple’s notice for your visit. Avoid using an old article’s fixed hour because lunar timings change every year.
Can the puja be done in the morning?
Yes. Many Telangana families perform Nagula Chavithi worship in the morning after bathing and preparing naivedyam. Chaturthi is already active at sunrise on 13 November 2026. Morning worship therefore falls within the festival tithi in Hyderabad and most parts of Telangana.
What if the family cannot perform the puja at the usual time?
Family customs differ, so one rule cannot apply to every household. Work, travel, health, or school may make morning worship difficult. In such cases, follow your family priest or elders instead of choosing an arbitrary online time. The tithi continues into the evening on 13 November.
How Families Observe Nagula Chavithi in Telangana
Nagula Chavithi is a Telugu festival that honours Naga Devatas, the serpent deities in Hindu tradition. Families commonly clean the prayer area, light a lamp, prepare naivedyam, and offer prayers at home. Some devotees also visit a Naga shrine, Subrahmanya temple, or a traditional putta linked with serpent worship.
Customs vary between districts and families, so everyone does not follow the same list of offerings. Common choices include turmeric, kumkum, flowers, fruits, lamps, and homemade naivedyam. If your family uses milk during the ritual, keep the offering symbolic. Never force a live snake to drink milk.
- Wake early, bathe, and clean the puja space.
- Place a Naga image, stone, or family worship symbol in a clean area.
- Light a lamp and offer turmeric, kumkum, flowers, fruit, and naivedyam.
- Recite a Naga prayer, family stotra, or simple names of the Naga Devatas.
- Pray for family well-being according to your tradition.
- Visit a temple or traditional worship place only when it is safe and allowed.
- Complete the vratam or meal according to your family practice and health needs.
The festival is a religious tradition. Families may connect different spiritual beliefs with the worship. However, people should treat claims about curing illness or guaranteeing specific results as matters of faith rather than medical or scientific facts.
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana and Karthika Masam
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana falls near the beginning of Karthika Masam, which starts on 10 November in the Telugu calendar. The festival therefore comes only a few days after Deepavali. Understanding the lunar month is more useful than memorising one regular calendar date because Nagula Chavithi changes every year.
For the wider month, see the site’s updated Karthika Masam 2026 festival list. You can also check the later full-moon festival in the Karthika Pournami date and timings guide. Both pages use the same Telugu calendar setting and can help with festival planning.
Nagula Chavithi vs Naga Panchami: Do Not Mix Them Up
Nagula Chavithi and Naga Panchami both honour serpent deities, but they are different festivals. Telugu families observe Nagula Chavithi on Karthika Shukla Chaturthi after Deepavali. Naga Panchami falls on Shukla Panchami in the Shravan month, usually during July or August.
| Festival | Lunar timing | Typical regional context |
|---|---|---|
| Nagula Chavithi | Karthika Shukla Chaturthi | Major Telugu observance in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
| Naga Panchami | Shravan Shukla Panchami | Observed across many parts of India |
Search results sometimes mix the two festivals, which can lead to wrong dates and rituals. Check both the lunar month and the tithi before using a festival date. For this Telangana guide, the correct festival is Karthika Shukla Chaturthi on 13 November 2026.
Wildlife-Safe Nagula Chavithi Worship
Devotees do not need to handle or feed a live snake to observe the festival. Wildlife SOS explains that snakes naturally drink water, not milk. Their bodies also cannot digest milk properly. A thirsty captive snake may swallow available liquid, but that does not make milk its natural food.
Do not pour milk into a live snake’s mouth or support displays that use captured cobras. You can read the Wildlife SOS snake facts and myths guide for more details. A safer option is to make offerings to a Naga image, stone symbol, or temple shrine.
- Do not touch, catch, or crowd around a wild snake.
- Keep children away from live snakes during photos or rituals.
- Avoid rituals that use captured snakes.
- Keep food and milk away from live snakes.
- Contact trained local wildlife rescuers if you find a snake near a home or temple.
For Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana, symbolic worship protects both devotees and wildlife. It also keeps the focus on prayer without putting an animal at risk.
Fasting and Health on Nagula Chavithi
Some families keep a full or partial fast, while others eat simple vegetarian food. The exact practice depends on family custom. Pregnant people, children, older adults, and people with diabetes or other health conditions should seek medical advice before attempting a strict fast.
Drink enough water unless your religious practice limits it and you can follow that practice safely. Stop fasting if you feel faint, weak, or unwell. Religious observance should never replace needed food, medicine, or medical care.
What Changed From the Old 2022 Nagula Chavithi Guide?
The previous version focused on 28 October 2022 and gave a fixed 7 AM to 8 AM worship time. Those details do not apply to 2026 because Nagula Chavithi follows the lunar calendar. The old page also included an online-ticket article and a third-party purohit contact app. Those links made a simple festival guide look like a booking page.
This update removes those links and uses current panchang data. It also explains the difference between the 12 and 13 November dates. Readers can now see the difference between Nagula Chavithi and Naga Panchami and find safer guidance for worship involving snakes.
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana: Planning Tips
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana falls on a Friday, so working families may want to prepare naivedyam the previous evening. Before visiting a temple, check its own notice for special puja hours. Shrines linked with Subrahmanya or Naga worship may also receive more visitors in the morning.
Use Hyderabad timings as a general reference when a town-specific panchang is not available. Sunrise and local puja times can vary slightly across Telangana. Anyone who needs an exact local time should enter the correct city in a reliable panchang tool instead of copying one statewide time.
Before You Observe Nagula Chavithi
The main date to remember is Friday, 13 November 2026. Chaturthi starts the previous evening and continues until about 8:42 PM on Friday in Hyderabad. Families therefore have a broad festival-day window, although local customs may use a more specific puja time.
Keep the worship symbolic, safe, and respectful to wildlife. Families that follow their own panchang or temple calendar can use it for the final ritual time. For online checks, compare the date with a trusted panchang and follow recognised wildlife groups for snake-safety advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana?
Nagula Chavithi 2026 in Telangana falls on Friday, 13 November 2026. The Chaturthi tithi starts on the evening of 12 November and continues until the evening of 13 November. Some calendars therefore show the earlier date even though families mainly observe the festival on Friday.
What are the Nagula Chavithi 2026 tithi timings in Hyderabad?
For Hyderabad, Shukla Chaturthi begins at about 6:09 PM on 12 November and ends at about 8:42 PM on 13 November 2026. The tithi continues through sunrise on the 13th. Telugu panchang sources therefore give that day as Nagula Chavithi.
Why does one calendar show 12 November and another show 13 November?
The difference usually depends on whether a calendar highlights the start of the tithi or the main festival day. Chaturthi starts on the evening of 12 November. It continues through sunrise on 13 November, so Telugu families mainly observe Nagula Chavithi on Friday.
Is there one fixed puja time for all of Telangana?
No. Families and temples may follow slightly different local timings and customs. Use the Chaturthi period as the main calendar reference, then follow your family tradition or the temple’s announced schedule.
Can I feed milk to a live snake on Nagula Chavithi?
No. Wildlife SOS explains that snakes do not naturally drink milk and cannot digest it properly. Offer milk only as a symbolic part of worship at an idol or approved shrine instead of giving it to a live snake.
Is Nagula Chavithi the same as Naga Panchami?
No. Telugu families observe Nagula Chavithi on Karthika Shukla Chaturthi. Naga Panchami falls on Shravan Shukla Panchami. Both festivals honour serpent deities, but their months and tithis differ.
Who usually observes Nagula Chavithi?
Many Telugu Hindu families in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh observe the festival. Customs differ among households and communities. In some families, women lead the vratam, while other family members also take part in the prayers.
Can people with health conditions keep a strict fast?
A strict fast may not be safe for everyone. Pregnant people, older adults, people with diabetes, and anyone who takes regular medicine should seek medical advice before fasting. Choose a safer form of observance rather than risking your health.