Monthly Panchang Calendar 2026
Today: September 17, 2026 • Local timing context available by city
Plan your month with a Vedic Panchang calendar showing Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Sankashti, Pradosham, Sankranti, and related observances for your selected city and timezone.
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A guide to key events in the Vedic month
Our calendar highlights recurring and important days in the Hindu lunar month. Understanding their traditional significance helps with advance planning.
Purnima (Full Moon)
Commonly observed for Satyanarayana Puja, fasting, and devotional practice.
Amavasya (New Moon)
Commonly observed for Pitru Tarpana, Shiva worship, and related rites.
Ekadashi (11th Tithi)
Traditionally dedicated to Lord Vishnu and observed with fasting or prayer.
Sankashti Chaturthi
Dedicated to Sri Ganesha and commonly observed with fasting in Krishna Paksha.
Pradosham (Trayodashi)
A traditional Shiva observance during the Pradosha period.
Sankranti (Surya Sankramana)
The Sun’s transit into a new Rashi, with traditional observances varying by Sankranti.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Purnima (Full Moon): Commonly observed for puja, vrata, and devotional practices.
- Amavasya (New Moon): Commonly observed for Pitru Tarpana, Shiva worship, and other traditional rites.
- Tithi: Lunar day
- Vara: Weekday
- Nakshatra: Lunar mansion
- Yoga: Luni-solar alignment
- Karana: Half-tithi division
Methodology and notes
- Ephemeris: Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsha.
- Location-aware: Timings are computed using city-level timezone and coordinate inputs where available.
- Festival rules: Traditional observance rules are applied according to the site’s calculation framework.
- Reviewed by: Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma Gollapelli.
Local observance customs can differ, so final usage may vary by family tradition or regional practice.