PANCHANG · 2026 CALENDAR
Dharmic Festival Calendar 2026
Month-by-month dharmic festival dates, verified muhurat timings, and scriptural celebration guides computed for New Delhi according to Drik Ganita conventions.
Krishna Chaturdashi
Maha Shivaratri
📅 16 February 2026
⏰ Nishita Kaal: 12:09 AM – 01:00 AM (16 Feb)
All-night vigil, Shiva abhishekam with bilva leaves and sacred offerings.
Shukla Purnima
Holi & Holika Dahan
📅 3 March 2026
⏰ Holika Dahan: 06:24 PM – 08:51 PM
Celebration of the victory of Prahlada and Narasimha over Holika.
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Shukla Prathama
Chaitra Navratri & Ram Navami
📅 19 March 2026
⏰ Ghatasthapana: 06:23 AM – 10:14 AM
Nine days of Durga pujan concluding with Shri Ram Navami birth celebration.
Shukla Purnima
Hanuman Jayanti
📅 1 April 2026
⏰ Sunrise Puja: 06:09 AM
Recitation of Sundarkand, Hanuman Chalisa, and vermilion offering.
Shukla Tritiya
Hartalika Teej
📅 13 September 2026
⏰ Pratahkal Puja: 06:06 AM – 08:34 AM
Nirjala vrat observed for martial harmony and devotion to Shiva-Parvati.
Shukla Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
📅 14 September 2026
⏰ Madhyahna Ganesha Puja: 11:03 AM – 01:32 PM
Installation of Ganesha idol, Modak offering, and 10-day Utsav.
Shukla Prathama
Sharad Navratri (Ghatasthapana)
📅 11 October 2026
⏰ Ghatasthapana: 06:19 AM – 10:12 AM
Nine divine nights of Maa Durga, Akhand Jyoti, and Chandi path.
Krishna Amavasya
Deepawali & Lakshmi Pujan
📅 9 November 2026
⏰ Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja: 05:31 PM – 07:27 PM
Welcoming Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Kuber with ghee diyas and shubh labh sthapana.