MayaAstro Vedic Calendar 2026

Shukla Trayodashi Pradosham
2026-01-01, 2026-01-30, 2026-03-01, 2026-03-30, 2026-04-29, 2026-05-28, 2026-06-27, 2026-07-27 and 5 more dates

Pournami (Full Moon)
2026-01-03, 2026-02-01, 2026-03-03, 2026-04-01, 2026-05-01, 2026-05-31, 2026-06-29, 2026-07-29 and 4 more dates

Sankashti Chaturthi (Ganesha)
2026-01-06, 2026-02-05, 2026-03-07, 2026-04-06, 2026-05-05, 2026-06-04, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-04 and 6 more dates

Krishna Sashti
2026-01-08, 2026-02-07, 2026-03-09, 2026-04-08, 2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-06-06, 2026-07-06 and 5 more dates

Krishna Ashtami
2026-01-10, 2026-02-09, 2026-03-11, 2026-04-10, 2026-05-10, 2026-06-08, 2026-07-08, 2026-08-06 and 5 more dates

Krishna Navami
2026-01-11, 2026-01-12, 2026-02-10, 2026-03-12, 2026-04-11, 2026-05-11, 2026-06-09, 2026-08-07 and 4 more dates

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-01-14
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:51 AM–11:21 AM local.

Pongal
2026-01-15
Makara sankranti — Sun's sidereal ingress into Capricorn. Marks the start of Uttarayana and the Thai month. Traditionally observed across four days starting with Bhogi.

Makara Sankranti
2026-01-15
Sun's sidereal ingress into Capricorn — pan-Indian solar new year and start of Uttarayana (the Sun's northward course). Same celestial event as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, observed under different regional names: Lohri (Punjab), Makar Sankranti (Maharashtra/Gujarat/Karnataka), Bihu (Assam). (also known as Uttarayana)

Makara Vilakku
2026-01-15
Makara Sankranti at Sabarimala — the evening of the celestial light (Makara Jyothi) that appears on the eastern hillside of Ponnambalamedu, marking the climax of the Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage. Tens of millions of devotees throng the Ayyappa shrine. Falls on the same day as Makara Sankranti.

Krishna Trayodashi Pradosham
2026-01-16, 2026-02-15, 2026-03-16, 2026-04-15, 2026-05-14, 2026-06-13, 2026-07-12, 2026-08-10 and 4 more dates

Maadha Sivarathiri (Monthly Shivaratri)
2026-01-17, 2026-02-16, 2026-03-17, 2026-04-16, 2026-05-15, 2026-06-14, 2026-07-13, 2026-08-11 and 3 more dates

Amavasai (New Moon)
2026-01-18, 2026-02-17, 2026-03-18, 2026-04-17, 2026-05-16, 2026-07-14, 2026-08-12, 2026-09-10 and 4 more dates

Thiruvonam (Shravana nakshatra)
2026-01-20, 2026-02-16, 2026-03-15, 2026-04-12, 2026-05-09, 2026-06-05, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-03 and 6 more dates

Vasant Panchami
2026-01-23
Magha Shukla Panchami — dedicated to Saraswati. Books, instruments, and tools blessed; first letters traced for children. (also known as Saraswati Puja)

Shukla Sashti
2026-01-24, 2026-02-22, 2026-03-24, 2026-04-22, 2026-05-21, 2026-06-20, 2026-07-19, 2026-08-18 and 4 more dates

Shukla Ashtami
2026-01-26, 2026-02-24, 2026-03-26, 2026-04-24, 2026-05-23, 2026-06-22, 2026-07-21, 2026-08-20 and 4 more dates

Karthigai (Krittika nakshatra)
2026-01-27, 2026-02-24, 2026-03-23, 2026-04-19, 2026-05-17, 2026-06-13, 2026-08-07, 2026-09-03 and 3 more dates

Shukla Navami
2026-01-27, 2026-02-25, 2026-04-25, 2026-05-24, 2026-06-23, 2026-07-22, 2026-08-21, 2026-09-20 and 4 more dates

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-01-29
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:42 AM–11:12 AM local.

Thai Poosam
2026-02-01
Pushya nakshatra in the Tamil month of Thai — major Murugan/Karthikeya festival. Spear-piercing kavadi processions in Tamil temples and diaspora communities (Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius).

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-02-13
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:25 AM–10:55 AM local.

Maha Shivaratri
2026-02-16
Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (Purnimanta) / Magha Krishna Chaturdashi (Amavasyanta) — the Great Night of Shiva. Observed with night-long vigil through the four jaama timings, with abhishekam and Rudram chanting.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-02-27
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:06 AM–10:36 AM local.

Attukal Pongala
2026-03-01
Pushya nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (= Maasi in Tamil = Aquarius solar month). Women's pilgrimage festival at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple, Thiruvananthapuram. Recognised by Guinness for the largest gathering of women for a single religious activity. Devotees prepare pongala (sweet rice) in clay pots along the temple-radiating streets.

Holika Dahan
2026-03-03
Phalguna Purnima — the bonfire night before Holi. Commemorates the burning of Holika.

Holi
2026-03-04
Phalguna Krishna Pratipada — the festival of colors. Day after Holika Dahan; spring's arrival.

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-03-14
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:43 AM–11:13 AM local.

Kodungalloor Bharani
2026-03-22
Bharani nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Meenam (= Panguni in Tamil = Pisces solar month). Annual festival at the Kodungalloor Bhagavathy temple, dedicated to the Devi Bhadrakali. The 7-day festival culminates in the Bharani-day Kavu Theendal procession; one of the most distinctive temple festivals of Kerala.

Ram Navami
2026-03-27
Chaitra Shukla Navami — birth of Sri Rama. Observed with fasting, Ramayana recitation, and afternoon arati.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-03-28, 2026-09-22
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:20 AM–10:50 AM local.

Mahavir Jayanti
2026-03-31
Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi — birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Principal Jain festival; observed with temple visits, processions, vegetarian fasting, and recitation from the Kalpa Sutra.

Hanuman Jayanti
2026-04-02
Chaitra Purnima — birth of Hanuman. Hanuman Chalisa recitation, Sundara Kanda parayanam.

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-04-13
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:55 AM–10:25 AM local.

Tamil New Year (Puthandu)
2026-04-15
Mesha sankranti — Sun's sidereal ingress into Aries marks the start of the Tamil solar year and the month of Chithirai.

Vishu
2026-04-15
Mesha Sankranti — Kerala's astronomical new year. Observed with the Vishukkani (auspicious first sight at dawn — typically gold ornaments, kani konna flowers, rice, and the family deity arranged the night before so it is the first thing seen on waking). Vishu kaineettam: elders give cash gifts to younger family members.

Vaisakhi (Baisakhi)
2026-04-15
Mesha Sankranti — Sikh new year and the foundation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 CE. Major Punjabi harvest festival. Same celestial event as Tamil New Year and Vishu.

Akshaya Tritiya
2026-04-20
Vaisakha Shukla Tritiya — 'undiminishing' tithi. Considered an auspicious day for new beginnings, gold purchases, and donations regardless of other panchang factors.

Thrissur Pooram
2026-04-27
Pooram (Purva Phalguni) nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Medam (= Chithirai in Tamil = Aries solar month). The grandest temple festival of Kerala, held at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur. Famous for its caparisoned elephant procession, panchavadyam ensemble, and a closing display of fireworks at dawn.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-04-27
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:35 AM–10:05 AM local.

Chitra Pournami
2026-04-30
Chitra nakshatra in the Tamil month of Chithirai — festival of Chitragupta, Yama's accountant. Observed with mother-Earth honoring.

Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
2026-05-01
Vaisakha Purnima — Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. Major observance for Buddhists; also auspicious in Hindu tradition.

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-05-13
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:17 AM–9:47 AM local.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-05-26
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:07 AM–9:37 AM local.

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-06-11
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:02 AM–9:32 AM local.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-06-25
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:04 AM–9:34 AM local.

Guru Purnima
2026-06-29
Ashada Purnima — honor one's guru. Traditionally Vyasa's birthday; Buddhists mark Buddha's first sermon. (also known as Vyasa Purnima)

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-07-10
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:13 AM–9:43 AM local.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-07-24
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:24 AM–9:54 AM local.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-07-25
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:25 AM–9:55 AM local.

Aadi Perukku
2026-08-03
18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi — riverine festival celebrating monsoon flow. Offerings made at riverbanks (Kaveri, Vaigai).

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-08-23
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 6:52 AM–10:22 AM local.

Paryushan (start)
2026-08-24, 2026-08-25
Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi — start of the 8-day (Shvetambara) or 10-day (Digambara) annual observance of the most important Jain festival. Includes daily fasting, scriptural study, kshamavani (asking forgiveness on the final day). (also known as Das Lakshana (Digambara))

Aavani Avittam (Yajur Upakarma)
2026-08-26
Shravana nakshatra in the Tamil month of Aavani — annual Yajnopavita (sacred thread) renewal for Yajur Veda lineages. Date is universal; muhurta within the day varies by gotra (see source).

Onam (Thiruvonam)
2026-08-26
Thiruvonam — Shravana nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Chingam (= Aavani in Tamil = Simha solar month). The principal harvest festival of Kerala, commemorating King Mahabali's annual return. Observed with pookkalam (flower carpets), Onasadya feast, and vallam kali boat races.

Krishna Janmashtami
2026-09-04
Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami — birth of Sri Krishna. Observed with overnight vigil, Bhagavata Purana recitation, midnight arati at the moment of birth. (also known as Gokulashtami)

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-09-07
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:06 AM–10:36 AM local.

Mahalaya Amavasya
2026-09-11
Bhadrapada Amavasya — the new moon ending Mahalaya Paksha, the 16-day ancestor observance. Tarpanam offered for forgotten ancestors. (also known as Sarvapitri Amavasya)

Vinayaka Chaturthi
2026-09-15
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi — Ganesha's appearance. 10-day observance ending in visarjan (immersion). Especially major in Maharashtra. (also known as Ganesh Chaturthi)

Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
2026-09-21
Ashwin Shukla Dashami — the 10th day after Navratri. Celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura (in eastern India) and Rama's victory over Ravana (in northern India).

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-10-06
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:34 AM–11:04 AM local.

Sama Upakarma (Avani Hasta)
2026-10-10
Hasta nakshatra in the Tamil month of Purattasi — annual Yajnopavita renewal for Sama Veda lineages. Falls about a month after Yajur Upakarma.

Sharadiya Navratri (start)
2026-10-11
Ashwin Shukla 1 — start of the autumn 9-day Devi observance, the most widely-celebrated Navratri. Each day's color and devi form follows the standard sequence (Shailaputri → Brahmacharini → ...).

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-10-22
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:51 AM–11:21 AM local.

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-11-04
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:05 AM–10:35 AM local.

Dhanteras
2026-11-07
Karthika Krishna Trayodashi — the first day of the Diwali sequence. Dedicated to Dhanvantari (deva of medicine) and Kubera (lord of wealth). Traditional day to purchase metals.

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
2026-11-09
Karthika Amavasya — the festival of lights. Lakshmi Puja in homes; Kali Puja in Bengal. Diyas lit; firecrackers traditionally; sweets exchanged. (also known as Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja
2026-11-10
Karthika Shukla Pratipada — day after Diwali. Commemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan hill. Annakut (mountain of food) offered. (also known as Annakut)

Bhai Dooj
2026-11-11
Karthika Shukla Dwitiya — sister-brother bond observance, sister applies tilak and brother offers gifts. (also known as Bhau Beej)

Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam)
2026-11-15
Aippasi Shukla Shashti — Murugan's victory over the asura Surapadma. Observed with a 6-day fast culminating in Soorasamharam at Tiruchendur and other Murugan temples. Major Tamil Skanda festival. (also known as Kanda Shashti)

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-11-20
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:23 AM–10:53 AM local.

Karthigai Deepam
2026-11-24
Krittika nakshatra in the Tamil month of Karthigai — the festival of lights observed primarily in Tamil Nadu, predating Diwali in this tradition. Lamps lit in homes and temples.

Guru Nanak Jayanti
2026-11-24
Karthika Purnima — birth of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism (1469 CE). Observed with akhand path (continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib), nagar kirtan processions, langar (community meals). (also known as Gurpurab)

Krishna Ekadashi
2026-12-04
Krishna Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:38 AM–11:08 AM local.

Vaikunta Ekadashi
2026-12-20
Shukla Ekadashi in the Tamil month of Margazhi — the day Vaikunta's gateway is said to open. Major Vishnu observance with all-day fast, Tirupati and Srirangam temples especially significant.

Shukla Ekadashi
2026-12-20
Shukla Ekadashi. Parana (fast-breaking) window: next morning 7:50 AM–11:20 AM local.
