Hindu Festival Calendar 2026 (Panchangam)
Discover the most accurate Vedic festival dates for Columbus. Because traditional Hindu festivals depend on exact lunar phases and solar transits at your specific location, a generic calendar is often incorrect. We use precision astronomy (Swiss Ephemeris) to give you flawless timings.
Quick Summary (Why this calendar?)
- Location Based: A festival might be on the 14th in New York but the 15th in New Delhi. We calculate for your current or selected location. This helps you celebrate the festival on the correct day.
- Drigganita Accuracy: We use precise modern astronomical algorithms rather than approximate ancient Surya Siddhanta methods.
- Eclipses Considered: Festivals like Holi and Diwali are adjusted automatically if an eclipse (Grahan) coincides.
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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in June 2026
Festival and vrata dates for Columbus in June 2026:
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
- Trilochana Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Monday, 8 June 2026. — Trilochana Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, and when Ashtami is joined with Navami it is…
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 8 June 2026.
- Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 11 June 2026.
- Kurma Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 June 2026. — Kurma Jayanti is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Dwadashi when the tithi is present in Pratah Kala. It honours Lord Vishnu’s Kurma avatara and is especially pra…
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ — Friday, 12 June 2026.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa) — Saturday, 13 June 2026.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 13 June 2026.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 13 June 2026.
- Vata Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa) — Sunday, 14 June 2026. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Paraviddha preference. Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the…
- Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa) — Sunday, 14 June 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 14 June 2026.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 14 June 2026.
- Mithuna Sankramana (03:24 AM) — Monday, 15 June 2026.
- Jyeshtha Masarambh — Monday, 15 June 2026.
- Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Tuesday, 16 June 2026. — Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the ob…
- Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 17 June 2026. — Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life …
- Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Thursday, 18 June 2026. — Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of fami…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Thursday, 18 June 2026.
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Saturday, 20 June 2026. — Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is trad…
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Saturday, 20 June 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Sunday, 21 June 2026.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 22 June 2026. — Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed fo…
- Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 June 2026. — Brahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-base…
- Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 June 2026. — Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of …
- Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 June 2026. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) — Thursday, 25 June 2026. — Nirjala Ekadashi is the strict waterless fast of Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. Devotees observe it with great discipline and traditionally donate water-filled po…
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 26 June 2026.
- Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 29 June 2026. — Tila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritori…
- Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 29 June 2026. — Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Paraviddha preference. Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the…
- Vrishabha Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 29 June 2026. — Vrishabha Puja is a Jyeshtha Purnima observance connected with Moola Nakshatra at sunrise. Worship of the sacred bull form is performed for dharma, strength,…
- Snana Yatra (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 29 June 2026. — Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities.
- Purnima Vrat — Monday, 29 June 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Monday, 29 June 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
June 2026
| 03JuneWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 11:51 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:44 PM✓ Completed |
| 08JuneMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 05:54 PM) 🔔Trilochana Puja (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedTrilochana Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, and when Ashtami is joined with Navami it is regarded as especially sacred for Ardhanarishwara worship. 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 11JuneThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 01:06 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Parama Ekadashi (Jyeshtha (Adhika) Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 12 June 2026 06:02 AM - 07:03 AM✓ Completed |
| 12JuneFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:07 AM) 🔔Kurma Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ CompletedKurma Jayanti is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Dwadashi when the tithi is present in Pratah Kala. It honours Lord Vishnu’s Kurma avatara and is especially praised when supported by auspicious weekday and lagna combinations. 🔔Bhrigu Pradosham (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 13JuneSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 06:38 AM) 🔔Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)● Live Now 🔔Krittika Vratam● Live Now 🔔Shani Trayodashi● Live Now |
| 14JuneSunday | Amavasya (till 10:54 PM) 🔔Vata Savitri Vratam (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa)Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Paraviddha preference. Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. 🔔Shani Jayanti (Adhika Jyeshtha Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 15JuneMonday | Shukla Pratipada (till 07:01 PM) 🔔Mithuna Sankramana (03:24 AM) — Punyakala: 06:07 AM - 12:31 PM 🔔Jyeshtha Masarambh |
| 16JuneTuesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 03:22 PM) 🔔Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the observance depends on the sacred daytime segment, not merely the sunrise tithi. |
| 17JuneWednesday | Shukla Tritiya (till 12:09 PM) 🔔Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life and household wellbeing. |
| 18JuneThursday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 09:29 AM) 🔔Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of family dharma. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 20JuneSaturday | Shukla Shashthi (till 06:17 AM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is traditionally connected with protection, purity and divine grace. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 21JuneSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till (22nd) 06:10 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa) |
| 22JuneMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till 06:10 AM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed for blessings, purity and removal of obstacles. |
| 23JuneTuesday | Shukla Navami (till 07:10 AM) 🔔Brahmani Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Brahmani Devi Puja is a Jyeshtha Shukla Navami observance with Purvaviddha preference. The white-complexioned Goddess Brahmani is worshipped, and a milk-based fast or nakta bhojana is traditionally mentioned. |
| 24JuneWednesday | Shukla Dashami (till 08:42 AM) 🔔Dasha Papa Hara Dashami (Jyeshtha Maasa)Dasha Papa Hara Dashami, also known as Ganga Dashahara, is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami with Purvaviddha preference. It is revered for the removal of ten kinds of sins through Ganga snana, dana, japa and worship. 🔔Ganga Dussehra (Jyeshtha Maasa)Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. |
| 25JuneThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 10:39 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Nirjala Ekadashi (Jyeshtha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 26 June 2026 06:05 AM - 07:46 AM |
| 26JuneFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 12:52 PM) |
| 29JuneMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 07:56 PM) 🔔Tila Patra Dana (Jyeshtha Maasa)Tila Patra Dana is connected with Jyeshtha Purnima and is performed on the Purvaviddha Purnima day. Offering sesame and sacred vessels is considered meritorious for punya and ancestral blessings. 🔔Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Savitri Vratam on Jyeshtha Purnima is observed with Paraviddha preference. Married women honour Savitri and Satyavan and pray for saubhagya, longevity of the husband and stability of family life. 🔔Vrishabha Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Vrishabha Puja is a Jyeshtha Purnima observance connected with Moola Nakshatra at sunrise. Worship of the sacred bull form is performed for dharma, strength, fertility and auspicious growth. 🔔Snana Yatra (Jyeshtha Maasa)Ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath celebrated on Jyeshtha Purnima, marking the start of Jagannath-related festivities. 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
To properly observe Vratas and Festivals, these core concepts are essential:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | A lunar mansion or star constellation the Moon is passing through. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Different sects celebrate Ekadashi/Ashtami on different days based on strict sunrise rules. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Note on Accuracy: These dates are computed using the Swiss Ephemeris for precise planetary degrees. The application of religious rules (Dharma Sindhu / Nirnaya Sindhu) is verified by Vedic Astrologer Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma.
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