In short: Polala Amavasya 2026 falls on Friday, 11 September 2026 (Sravana Amavasya). Telugu families across the USA observe the Polamba Vratam — worshipping Goddess Polleramma (Poleramma) for the health, long life and prosperity of their children. Here is how NRIs perform it at home, with timing and prasadam notes.

Polala Amavasya (పొలాల అమావాస్య) is a much-loved Telugu (Andhra & Telangana) festival on which married women worship Goddess Polleramma — a benevolent form of the mother goddess and gramadevata — praying for their children’s wellbeing. For Telugu NRIs in the USA, it is a cherished way to keep the tradition alive far from home. This guide covers the 2026 date and US timing, the vratam, and how to perform it in an American home.

When is Polala Amavasya 2026 in the USA?

Polala Amavasya 2026 falls on Friday, 11 September 2026 (the Amavasya of Sravana Masam) in India. Because the amavasya tithi is tied to the moon, in US time zones it may begin on the evening of 10 September and end on 11 September — always confirm the exact amavasya tithi window for your city on a reliable Telugu panchangam and perform the vratam while the tithi is present. For the full date, tithi and vidhi see our Polala Amavasya 2026 complete guide.

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What is the Polamba Vratam?

Married women observe a fast and worship Goddess Polleramma, offering prayers for the long life, health and success of their children. The vratam is performed at home with a simple, heartfelt puja, and the story (katha) of the goddess is read or heard. It is a mother’s prayer for her children, passed down through generations.

How NRIs can perform Polala Amavasya at home

  • Set up the puja: a clean space with a turmeric (pasupu) Polleramma / Gauri, a kalasham or a small idol/photo, flowers, and a lamp. Many families use a decorated toram/thread.
  • Timing: perform during the amavasya tithi per your local panchangam — morning is common, but follow your family tradition.
  • Naivedyam / prasadam: traditional offerings include cooked rice preparations and sweets; use what your family offers back home. Keep it satvik and made with devotion.
  • The katha: read or listen to the Polala Amavasya / Polleramma katha and pray for your children’s wellbeing.
  • Apartment-friendly: the vratam needs no elaborate setup — a small clean altar, a lamp and sincere prayer are enough.

For the detailed step-by-step vidhi, mantras and the full katha, follow the main Polala Amavasya 2026 guide.

Where Telugu communities observe it in the USA

Telugu families across New Jersey (Edison), New York, Dallas, Houston, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago and Atlanta keep Polala Amavasya at home; some Telugu temples and community associations also organise it. Check your local temple or Telugu association for any group observance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Polala Amavasya 2026 in the USA?

Polala Amavasya 2026 falls on Friday, 11 September 2026 (Sravana Amavasya) in India; in US time zones the amavasya tithi may span 10–11 September, so confirm your local panchangam and perform the vratam while the tithi is present.

What is Polala Amavasya?

A Telugu (Andhra & Telangana) festival on which married women observe the Polamba Vratam, worshipping Goddess Polleramma for the health, long life and prosperity of their children.

How do NRIs celebrate Polala Amavasya in the USA?

At home with a simple puja to Polleramma/Gauri, a fast, satvik naivedyam, and reading the katha — no elaborate setup is needed, making it easy in an apartment.

Which goddess is worshipped on Polala Amavasya?

Goddess Polleramma (Poleramma), a benevolent gramadevata form of the mother goddess (Shakti), invoked especially for the wellbeing of children.