Hindu Calendar 2026: Month-by-Month Tithi Guide

Hindu Calendar 2026: Month-by-Month Tithi Guide

Reviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, M.A. Sanskrit & Vedic Studies, Varanasi — as of May 2026.

Reviewed by Dr. Meenakshi Sharma, M.A. Sanskrit & Vedic Studies, Varanasi — as of May 2026.

The Hindu Calendar for 2026 (Vikram Samvat 2082–2083) is a lunisolar system that weaves together solar transitions (Sankrantis), lunar phases (Tithis), and the full cycle of sacred festivals, fasts, and astronomical events across twelve months. As of 2026, the Hindu calendar continues to govern hundreds of millions of daily religious and cultural decisions across India — from the exact date of Diwali to the precise moment for a harvest festival. This comprehensive month-by-month guide covers every major Purnima (full moon), Amavasya (new moon), key festival, and solar transition for the complete calendar year 2026, organized in the Gregorian month format for easy cross-reference. For the live daily Panchang reading, visit /panchang. For personal planetary positions in 2026, see the /birth-chart-calculator.

> Answer capsule: The Hindu Calendar 2026 corresponds to Vikram Samvat 2082 (ending around April 2026) and 2083 (beginning at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, approximately April 2026). The year contains all major Hindu festivals tied to specific Tithis, Nakshatra alignments, and solar Sankrantis, with dates varying slightly between regional Panchang traditions.

January 2026: Pausha and Magha

Hindu months active: Pausha (Poush) continues until approximately January 13–14; Magha begins at Makar Sankranti.

Makar Sankranti (approximately January 14, 2026): The Sun's entry into Capricorn (Makara) is one of the most significant solar events of the Hindu year. Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) — considered highly auspicious in Vedic tradition. The Vishnu Dharmottara Purana describes Uttarayana as "the day of the gods" — the 6-month period most favorable for spiritual practice and auspicious activities. In 2026, Makar Sankranti falls on January 14.

Pausha Purnima (approximately January 13, 2026): The full moon of Pausha, also called Shakambhari Purnima in some regional traditions. Important for Ganga Snan (holy dip in rivers), beginning of Magh Mela, and Sharad Purnima fasts in some calendars.

Amavasya (approximately January 29, 2026): Pausha/Magha Amavasya — observed for Pitru Tarpan (ancestor rites) and Mauni Amavasya (vow of silence), especially observed during Kumbh Mela years.

> Answer capsule: January 2026's key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 14) — Sun enters Capricorn, Uttarayana begins; Pausha Purnima (approx. Jan 13) — Ganga Snan, Magh Mela beginning. The Makar Sankranti is the most important solar event of the Hindu year — Uttarayana is the "day of the gods" in Vedic cosmology.

February 2026: Magha

Hindu months active: Magha (Magh) continues through the month.

Vasanta Panchami (approximately February 2, 2026): Magha Shukla Panchami — the 5th day of the bright fortnight. Saraswati Puja is performed on this day across eastern India (Bengal, Bihar, Assam). In 2026, this falls in early February. Vasanta Panchami marks the onset of the spring season (Vasanta Ritu) in the traditional Vedic six-season cycle.

Magha Purnima (approximately February 11, 2026): One of the most sacred Purnimas of the year, especially for river bathing. The Skanda Purana describes Magha Purnima bathing as equivalent to visiting all tirthas simultaneously. Major gathering at Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Haridwar.

Maha Shivaratri (approximately February 26, 2026): Magha Krishna Chaturdashi (or Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi in some regional systems) — the night of Shiva. One of the most important dates in the Hindu calendar. Extended night worship of Shiva, fasting, and vigil. The Shiva Purana attributes cosmic significance to this night — the night when Shiva danced the Tandava and the Shivalinga first manifested.

> Answer capsule: February 2026's key dates: Vasanta Panchami (approx. Feb 2) — Saraswati Puja, spring onset; Magha Purnima (approx. Feb 11) — most sacred bathing Purnima; Maha Shivaratri (approx. Feb 26) — the night of Shiva, the most important Shiva festival of the year. Maha Shivaratri is a full night vigil.

March 2026: Phalguna and Chaitra

Hindu months active: Phalguna (Phalgun) continues until approximately March 28–29; Chaitra begins.

Holika Dahan (approximately March 12, 2026): Phalguna Shukla Chaturdashi evening — the eve of Holi. The bonfire ritual commemorating Prahlada's rescue and Holika's defeat. Classical tradition prescribes that Holika Dahan must occur during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight) when Bhadra (Vishti Karana) is not active. Panchang checking is essential for the correct Holika Dahan muhurta.

Holi (approximately March 13, 2026): Phalguna Purnima — the festival of colors. The playful festival of Holi is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, on the full moon day itself or the day following. Charak Sangkranti in Bengal, Dol Purnima in Odisha.

Phalguna Amavasya (approximately March 28, 2026): End of the old Vikram Samvat year in some regional traditions. Ancestor rites.

Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Chaitra Navratri begin (approximately March 30, 2026): Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — Hindu New Year in multiple traditions. Ugadi is celebrated in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra. Chaitra Navratri (9-night festival of Devi) begins on the same day.

> Answer capsule: March 2026's key dates: Holika Dahan (approx. Mar 12) — fire ritual, Panchang muhurta essential for Bhadra avoidance; Holi (Mar 13) — festival of colors; Ugadi/Gudi Padwa (approx. Mar 30) — Hindu New Year in South and West India; Chaitra Navratri begins March 30.

April 2026: Chaitra and Vaishakha

Hindu months active: Chaitra (Chait) continues until approximately April 27–28; Vaishakha begins at Vaisakhi/Mesha Sankranti.

Ram Navami (approximately April 7, 2026): Chaitra Shukla Navami — the birthday of Lord Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu. Major celebration at Ayodhya and Rama temples across India. The Valmiki Ramayana tradition places Rama's birth at noon on this Tithi in Punarvasu Nakshatra.

Chaitra Purnima (approximately April 13, 2026): The full moon of Chaitra. Also called Hanuman Jayanti in many North Indian traditions — the birthday of Hanuman ji. Major Purnima for river bathing.

Mesha Sankranti (approximately April 14, 2026): Sun enters Aries (Mesha) — the Hindu solar New Year. Called Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Pohela Boishakh in Bengal, Baisakhi in Punjab. This is the single most widespread solar festival in India — each region celebrates the Sun's entry into Aries as its new year.

Akshaya Tritiya (approximately April 29, 2026): Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya — one of the three most auspicious self-luminous Tithis in the Hindu calendar (the others being Yugadi and Vijayadashami). Akshaya means "that which never diminishes" — any auspicious activity begun on this day is considered eternally fruitful without requiring additional Muhurta calculation. Gold purchase, charity, property investment, and new ventures are performed on Akshaya Tritiya across India.

> Answer capsule: April 2026's key dates: Ram Navami (approx. Apr 7) — Rama's birthday; Chaitra Purnima / Hanuman Jayanti (approx. Apr 13); Mesha Sankranti / Vishu / Baisakhi (Apr 14) — solar New Year across multiple traditions; Akshaya Tritiya (approx. Apr 29) — one of three self-auspicious Tithis requiring no Muhurta calculation.

May 2026: Vaishakha and Jyeshtha

Hindu months active: Vaishakha continues until approximately May 27–28; Jyeshtha begins.

Buddha Purnima (approximately May 13, 2026): Vaishakha Purnima — the most sacred day in Buddhist tradition worldwide (birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha), and also an important Purnima in Hindu tradition associated with Vishnu. The Vaishakha Purnima is called Vesak globally.

Vrishabha Sankranti (approximately May 15, 2026): Sun enters Taurus (Vrishabha) — a solar transition noted in regional Panchangs for agricultural and ritual significance.

Vaishakha Amavasya (approximately May 28, 2026): Shani Jayanti (Saturn's birthday) — celebrated on Vaishakha Amavasya in most traditions. Shani Puja, Shani Shanti havan, and Shani temple visits are especially performed on this Amavasya. Also Vat Savitri Vrat for married women in some regions.

> Answer capsule: May 2026's key dates: Buddha Purnima / Vaishakha Purnima (approx. May 13) — sacred in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions; Vrishabha Sankranti (approx. May 15); Vaishakha Amavasya / Shani Jayanti (approx. May 28) — Saturn's birthday, major Shani worship day.

June 2026: Jyeshtha and Ashadha

Hindu months active: Jyeshtha (Jeth) until approximately June 26; Ashadha begins.

Ganga Dussehra (approximately June 8, 2026): Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami — the descent of the river Ganga from heaven to earth, celebrated especially at Varanasi, Haridwar, and along the Ganges. Sacred bathing and Ganga puja.

Nirjala Ekadashi (approximately June 10, 2026): Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi — the most severe of all Ekadashi fasts (no water, no food). Called Nirjala (waterless). Devotees who cannot observe all 24 Ekadashis of the year observe Nirjala Ekadashi alone to earn the merit of all 24.

Jyeshtha Purnima (approximately June 13, 2026): The full moon of Jyeshtha. Vat Purnima observed in Maharashtra and Gujarat (Savitri Puja by married women for husbands' wellbeing, traditionally timed to this Purnima in these states).

Mithuna Sankranti (approximately June 15, 2026): Sun enters Gemini. Beginning of the Varsha Ritu (monsoon season) in the traditional Vedic six-season system, though actual monsoon arrival follows its own meteorological timing.

> Answer capsule: June 2026's key dates: Ganga Dussehra (approx. Jun 8) — Ganga's descent to Earth; Nirjala Ekadashi (approx. Jun 10) — the most severe Ekadashi fast; Jyeshtha Purnima / Vat Purnima (approx. Jun 13); Mithuna Sankranti (approx. Jun 15) — Sun enters Gemini.

July 2026: Ashadha and Shravana

Hindu months active: Ashadha (Asadh) until approximately July 25–26; Shravana begins.

Devshayani Ekadashi (approximately July 9, 2026): Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi — the day Lord Vishnu enters his cosmic sleep (Yoga Nidra) on the serpent Ananta-Shesha until Devutthana Ekadashi in Kartika (approximately November). The four months between these two dates constitute Chaturmas — the period when auspicious activities like marriage are traditionally avoided. Pilgrimage to Pandharpur (Wari) in Maharashtra occurs on this Ekadashi.

Guru Purnima (approximately July 11, 2026): Ashadha Purnima — one of the most revered Purnimas in the Hindu and Buddhist calendar. The day for honoring the guru (teacher). In Vedic tradition, Ashadha Purnima is the birthday of Maharishi Vyasa (Veda Vyasa) — the compiler of the Vedas, Puranas, and the Mahabharata. Also called Vyasa Purnima.

Karka Sankranti (approximately July 17, 2026): Sun enters Cancer (Karka). Beginning of the Sun's southward journey (Dakshinayana). The Mahabharata (Bhishma Parva) notes that dying during Dakshinayana takes the soul through the cycle of rebirth, while dying in Uttarayana leads toward liberation.

> Answer capsule: July 2026's key dates: Devshayani Ekadashi (approx. Jul 9) — Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra, Chaturmas begins; Guru Purnima / Vyasa Purnima (approx. Jul 11) — most important Purnima for honoring teachers; Karka Sankranti (approx. Jul 17) — Sun enters Cancer, Dakshinayana (southward solar journey) begins.

August 2026: Shravana and Bhadrapada

Hindu months active: Shravana (Savan) until approximately August 24–25; Bhadrapada begins.

Shravana Somvar: All Mondays of Shravana month are especially sacred to Lord Shiva. Shiva temples across India see their highest footfall during Shravana Mondays. Fasting, Rudrabhisheka, and Kanwar Yatra are the primary observances.

Nag Panchami (approximately August 4, 2026): Shravana Shukla Panchami — the festival of serpent worship. Nagas are offered milk at temples and anthill homes. The Skanda Purana prescribes Nag Puja on this Tithi for protection from serpent-related harms and for family welfare.

Raksha Bandhan (approximately August 9, 2026): Shravana Purnima — sisters tie the protective thread (Rakhi) on brothers' wrists. Classical tradition requires that the Rakhi be tied during the specific window when Bhadra (Vishti Karana) is absent. The Panchang must be checked for the exact auspicious window for Rakhi-tying on Shravana Purnima in 2026.

Janmashtami (approximately August 19, 2026): Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami (midnight observance) — the birthday of Lord Krishna. The most celebrated festival in Vaishnavism. Krishna is born at midnight under Rohini Nakshatra according to the Srimad Bhagavata Purana. The night-long vigil, kirtan, and Dahi Handi celebration on the following day (Nandotsav).

> Answer capsule: August 2026's key dates: All Shravana Mondays — Shiva worship peak; Nag Panchami (approx. Aug 4); Raksha Bandhan (approx. Aug 9, Shravana Purnima) — Panchang check essential for Bhadra avoidance; Janmashtami (approx. Aug 19) — Krishna's midnight birthday under Rohini Nakshatra.

September 2026: Bhadrapada and Ashvina

Hindu months active: Bhadrapada (Bhadra/Bhadon) until approximately September 23–24; Ashvina begins.

Ganesh Chaturthi (approximately September 2, 2026): Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi — the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The Ganesh Purana and Mudgala Purana describe this Tithi as the day of Ganesha's birth. 10-day celebration in Maharashtra (Ganeshotsav), major pandal installations across India.

Onam (approximately September 5, 2026): Shravana Nakshatra day (Thiruvonam) in Kerala — the most important festival of Kerala, celebrating the return of King Mahabali. Onam is a harvest festival timed to the Moon's transit of Shravana Nakshatra in the month of Chingam (Malayalam calendar equivalent of Bhadrapada/Shravana period).

Pitru Paksha / Shraddha Paksha (approximately September 14–28, 2026): The 15-day period of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada/Ashvina, beginning after Bhadrapada Purnima, is dedicated to ancestor rites (Shraddha). Each day of Pitru Paksha corresponds to a specific Tithi, and Shraddha rites are performed on the Tithi corresponding to the ancestor's death date. The last day, Sarvapitru Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya), is for honoring all ancestors.

> Answer capsule: September 2026's key dates: Ganesh Chaturthi (approx. Sep 2) — Ganesha's birth, 10-day Ganeshotsav begins; Onam (approx. Sep 5) — Kerala's harvest festival; Pitru Paksha (approx. Sep 14–28) — 15-day ancestor rite period, ending at Sarvapitru Amavasya on approximately Sep 28.

October 2026: Ashvina and Kartika

Hindu months active: Ashvina (Asoj/Ashwin) until approximately October 23–24; Kartika begins.

Navratri — Sharada Navratri (approximately October 1–9, 2026): Ashvina Shukla Pratipada through Navami — the 9 nights of Devi worship. The most widely celebrated Navratri in India. Durga Puja is performed with the nine forms of Devi (Navadurga). Major celebrations in Bengal (Durga Puja), Gujarat (Garba), and all of North India.

Durga Puja / Maha Navami (approximately October 9, 2026): The 9th day — Navami. Maha Navami is the culminating day of Navratri, the most intense day of Devi worship. Saraswati Puja and Vidyarambha (beginning of formal education for children) are performed on Saraswati Navami in some regional traditions.

Vijayadashami / Dussehra (approximately October 10, 2026): Ashvina Shukla Dashami — one of the three self-auspicious Tithis in the Hindu calendar. Vijaya Muhurta on this day is the year's most powerful window for new starts. Ravan Dahan (burning of Ravana effigy) marks Rama's victory over Ravana. Shastra Puja (weapon worship) and Vidyarambha are performed.

Kojagari Purnima (approximately October 14, 2026): Ashvina Purnima — also called Sharad Purnima. The Moon is at its brightest and closest to Earth in its annual cycle on this Purnima (traditionally). Kheer (rice pudding) is left under the moonlight overnight and eaten as prasad — the Moon's nectar (amrit) is said to fall into the kheer on this night.

Dhanteras (approximately October 29, 2026): Kartika Krishna Trayodashi — the beginning of the Diwali festival. Gold, silver, and utensils are purchased on Dhanteras as the first act of the five-day festival.

Diwali (approximately October 31, 2026): Kartika Amavasya — the festival of lights. Lakshmi Puja is performed at the auspicious time identified in the Panchang — the specific Muhurta for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali night is the most-consulted Panchang entry of the year for most Hindu households.

> Answer capsule: October 2026's key dates: Navratri (approx. Oct 1–9); Vijayadashami/Dussehra (Oct 10) — self-auspicious Tithi, Vijaya Muhurta; Sharad Purnima (approx. Oct 14) — Moon's nectar night; Dhanteras (approx. Oct 29); Diwali (approx. Oct 31) — Kartika Amavasya, Lakshmi Puja muhurta is the year's most consulted Panchang entry.

November 2026: Kartika and Margashirsha

Hindu months active: Kartika (Kartik) until approximately November 21–22; Margashirsha begins.

Govardhan Puja / Annakut (approximately November 1, 2026): Kartika Shukla Pratipada — the day after Diwali. Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan hill on this day to protect Vrindavan from Indra's floods, per the Srimad Bhagavata Purana (Canto 10). Major celebration in Mathura-Vrindavan.

Bhai Dooj (approximately November 2, 2026): Kartika Shukla Dvitiya — sisters apply tilak to brothers, mirroring the bond of Raksha Bandhan from Shravana. Celebrated as Yama Dvitiya — sisters feed brothers and pray for their long life at Yama's instruction in the mythological narrative.

Chhath Puja (approximately November 4–5, 2026): Kartika Shukla Shashthi (evening) and Saptami (morning). Bihar, Eastern UP, and Jharkhand's most sacred festival — worship of Surya (the Sun) at sunset and sunrise with offerings in rivers. One of the few Vedic rituals still performed without a priest.

Devutthana Ekadashi / Dev Deepawali (approximately November 12–13, 2026): Kartika Shukla Ekadashi — Lord Vishnu wakes from his four-month Yoga Nidra. Chaturmas ends. Auspicious activities (marriage, housewarming, business starts) resume. Dev Deepawali (Kartika Purnima) on approximately November 14 — the gods celebrate Diwali on the Kartika full moon. Major lamp festival at Varanasi along the Ganga ghats.

> Answer capsule: November 2026's key dates: Govardhan Puja (Nov 1); Bhai Dooj (Nov 2); Chhath Puja (Nov 4–5) — Surya worship at Bihar/Eastern UP rivers; Devutthana Ekadashi (approx. Nov 12) — Chaturmas ends, marriages resume; Dev Deepawali (approx. Nov 14) — Kartika Purnima, Varanasi's second Diwali.

December 2026: Margashirsha and Pausha

Hindu months active: Margashirsha (Agahan) until approximately December 21–22; Pausha begins.

Geeta Jayanti (approximately December 9, 2026): Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi — the day the Bhagavad Gita was delivered by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, according to the Mahabharata. Gita recitation, Gita Mahotsav celebrations at Kurukshetra.

Margashirsha Purnima (approximately December 14, 2026): The Margashirsha full moon. The Bhagavata Purana describes Margashirsha as the month most loved by Lord Vishnu — "Masanam Margashirshoham" (Of months, I am Margashirsha) in the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 10). Major pilgrimage and bathing observance.

Datta Jayanti (approximately December 14, 2026): Margashirsha Purnima is also celebrated as the birthday of Dattatreya, the three-headed deity representing the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva). Major festival in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

Makar Sankranti Approach (late December — Dhanu Sankranti approximately December 16): The Sun enters Sagittarius (Dhanu) approximately December 16, marking the final month before the year's most important solar transition (Makar Sankranti in January).

Saphala Ekadashi (approximately December 23, 2026): Pausha Krishna Ekadashi — one of the most important Krishna Paksha Ekadashis for liberation from past karma per the Padma Purana.

> Answer capsule: December 2026's key dates: Geeta Jayanti (approx. Dec 9) — Bhagavad Gita's delivery day; Margashirsha Purnima / Datta Jayanti (approx. Dec 14) — Vishnu's favorite month's full moon; Dhanu Sankranti (approx. Dec 16) — Sun enters Sagittarius; Saphala Ekadashi (approx. Dec 23). December closes the Gregorian year within the Margashirsha/Pausha months.

Understanding the Vikram Samvat Year 2082–2083

The Hindu year 2026 CE corresponds to:

  • Vikram Samvat 2082 (ending at Chaitra Amavasya, approximately April 2026)
  • Vikram Samvat 2083 (beginning at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, approximately late March/April 2026)

Vikram Samvat year names cycle through a 60-year Vedic cycle. Vikram Samvat 2083 falls within the Shrimukha year name period in the 60-year cycle — a year associated with moderate prosperity and religious activity by classical almanac tradition.

The Shalivahana Shaka calendar (used in South India and for the Government of India's Rashtriya Panchang) shows year 1947–1948 corresponding to 2025–2026 CE.

> Answer capsule: Hindu calendar year 2026 CE = Vikram Samvat 2082–2083. The new Vikram Samvat year 2083 begins at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (approximately late March/early April 2026). South India uses Shalivahana Shaka 1947–1948. Both systems are lunisolar with the same five-limb Panchang structure.

How Festival Dates Are Determined Each Year

Each festival's date is determined by a specific Panchang condition — typically a specific Tithi in a specific Hindu month, sometimes with a specific Nakshatra requirement.

The Tithi occurs at a specific time in a specific solar day. When the Tithi extends across midnight, regional Panchang traditions differ on which Gregorian date the festival falls — creating the occasional 1-day differences between North and South Indian festival calendars.

The udaya tithi principle (the Tithi at sunrise is the day's Tithi) is the most widely followed. South Indian tradition places greater emphasis on parana times (the moment a fast is broken) being astronomically precise. These calculation differences are the primary source of regional festival date variation in India.

> Answer capsule: Festival dates are determined by specific Tithi + Hindu month combinations, sometimes with Nakshatra requirements (e.g., Janmashtami requires Ashtami + Rohini Nakshatra at midnight). Regional differences in festival dates arise from the udaya tithi convention (Tithi at sunrise determines the day) versus strict astronomical boundary tracking. AstroSight's Panchang at /panchang shows both the Tithi and its exact transition times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hindu Calendar 2026

1. When does the Hindu New Year 2026 begin? The Hindu New Year 2026 (Vikram Samvat 2083) begins at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — approximately March 30, 2026 (Ugadi/Gudi Padwa). The solar New Year (Mesha Sankranti) falls on approximately April 14, 2026.

2. When is Diwali 2026? Diwali 2026 falls on Kartika Amavasya, approximately October 31, 2026. The five-day festival begins with Dhanteras (approximately October 29) and ends with Bhai Dooj (approximately November 2).

3. When is Holi 2026? Holi 2026 is celebrated on Phalguna Purnima, approximately March 13, 2026. Holika Dahan (the bonfire) occurs on the evening of approximately March 12.

4. When does Chaturmas 2026 begin and end? Chaturmas begins on Devshayani Ekadashi (approximately July 9, 2026) and ends on Devutthana Ekadashi (approximately November 12, 2026). During these four months, auspicious activities like marriage and housewarming are traditionally avoided.

5. How many Ekadashis are there in 2026? There are 24 Ekadashis in a standard Hindu year — two per lunar month (one in Shukla Paksha, one in Krishna Paksha). In a leap year with an extra lunar month (Adhik Maas), there are 26. Check if 2026 has an Adhik Maas using the Panchang at /panchang.

6. What is the most auspicious day in the Hindu Calendar 2026? Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, approximately April 29, 2026) is considered one of the three self-auspicious Tithis — no additional Muhurta calculation is needed for activities on this day. Vijayadashami (approximately October 10) is the second, with its Vijaya Muhurta window.

7. When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, approximately September 2, 2026. The 10-day Ganeshotsav festival ends on Ananta Chaturdashi approximately September 12.

8. Why do Diwali dates sometimes differ between calendars? Diwali is tied to Kartika Amavasya. When the Amavasya Tithi spans two Gregorian dates (which happens approximately every 3-4 years), different regional Panchangs place the festival on different dates based on udaya tithi (Tithi at sunrise) conventions. In 2026, both major Panchang traditions agree on the same date.

9. When is Navratri 2026? Sharada Navratri 2026 (the major October Navratri) begins on Ashvina Shukla Pratipada, approximately October 1, 2026, and runs for 9 nights through approximately October 9. Chaitra Navratri in spring begins approximately March 30, 2026.

10. How do I find the exact Panchang for every day in 2026? AstroSight's Panchang at /panchang provides the full five-limb Panchang for any date in 2026 for any Indian city — including all festival dates, Muhurta windows, and inauspicious periods, updated with Drik calculations and city-specific sunrise times.

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Aries & Aries, Aries & Taurus, Aries & Gemini, Aries & Cancer, Aries & Leo, Aries & Virgo, Aries & Libra, Aries & Scorpio, Aries & Sagittarius, Aries & Capricorn, Aries & Aquarius, Aries & Pisces, Taurus & Aries, Taurus & Taurus, Taurus & Gemini, Taurus & Cancer, Taurus & Leo, Taurus & Virgo, Taurus & Libra, Taurus & Scorpio, Taurus & Sagittarius, Taurus & Capricorn, Taurus & Aquarius, Taurus & Pisces, Gemini & Aries, Gemini & Taurus, Gemini & Gemini, Gemini & Cancer, Gemini & Leo, Gemini & Virgo, Gemini & Libra, Gemini & Scorpio, Gemini & Sagittarius, Gemini & Capricorn, Gemini & Aquarius, Gemini & Pisces, Cancer & Aries, Cancer & Taurus, Cancer & Gemini, Cancer & Cancer, Cancer & Leo, Cancer & Virgo, Cancer & Libra, Cancer & Scorpio, Cancer & Sagittarius, Cancer & Capricorn, Cancer & Aquarius, Cancer & Pisces, Leo & Aries, Leo & Taurus, Leo & Gemini, Leo & Cancer, Leo & Leo, Leo & Virgo, Leo & Libra, Leo & Scorpio, Leo & Sagittarius, Leo & Capricorn, Leo & Aquarius, Leo & Pisces, Virgo & Aries, Virgo & Taurus, Virgo & Gemini, Virgo & Cancer, Virgo & Leo, Virgo & Virgo, Virgo & Libra, Virgo & Scorpio, Virgo & Sagittarius, Virgo & Capricorn, Virgo & Aquarius, Virgo & Pisces, Libra & Aries, Libra & Taurus, Libra & Gemini, Libra & Cancer, Libra & Leo, Libra & Virgo, Libra & Libra, Libra & Scorpio, Libra & Sagittarius, Libra & Capricorn, Libra & Aquarius, Libra & Pisces, Scorpio & Aries, Scorpio & Taurus, Scorpio & Gemini, Scorpio & Cancer, Scorpio & Leo, Scorpio & Virgo, Scorpio & Libra, Scorpio & Scorpio, Scorpio & Sagittarius, Scorpio & Capricorn, Scorpio & Aquarius, Scorpio & Pisces, Sagittarius & Aries, Sagittarius & Taurus, Sagittarius & Gemini, Sagittarius & Cancer, Sagittarius & Leo, Sagittarius & Virgo, Sagittarius & Libra, Sagittarius & Scorpio, Sagittarius & Sagittarius, Sagittarius & Capricorn, Sagittarius & Aquarius, Sagittarius & Pisces, Capricorn & Aries, Capricorn & Taurus, Capricorn & Gemini, Capricorn & Cancer, Capricorn & Leo, Capricorn & Virgo, Capricorn & Libra, Capricorn & Scorpio, Capricorn & Sagittarius, Capricorn & Capricorn, Capricorn & Aquarius, Capricorn & Pisces, Aquarius & Aries, Aquarius & Taurus, Aquarius & Gemini, Aquarius & Cancer, Aquarius & Leo, Aquarius & Virgo, Aquarius & Libra, Aquarius & Scorpio, Aquarius & Sagittarius, Aquarius & Capricorn, Aquarius & Aquarius, Aquarius & Pisces, Pisces & Aries, Pisces & Taurus, Pisces & Gemini, Pisces & Cancer, Pisces & Leo, Pisces & Virgo, Pisces & Libra, Pisces & Scorpio, Pisces & Sagittarius, Pisces & Capricorn, Pisces & Aquarius, Pisces & Pisces

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