Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Columbus. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in September 2026
Festival and vrata dates for Columbus in September 2026:
- Mangala Gauri Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
- Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2026.
- Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2026. — Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting.
- Sri Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa)✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2026.
- Kalashtami✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2026.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Thursday, 3 September 2026.
- Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 2026.
- Vaishnava Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa)✓ — Friday, 4 September 2026.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Friday, 4 September 2026.
- Smarta Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna)✓ Completed — Sunday, 6 September 2026.
- Shravana Somavara Vratam✓ — Monday, 7 September 2026.
- Vaishnava Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna)✓ Completed — Monday, 7 September 2026.
- Mangala Gauri Vratam — Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Shravana Maasa) — Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
- Agastyarghyam — Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
- Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Saiva Mouna Vratam — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Mahatyama Vratam — Thursday, 10 September 2026.
- Bhadrapada Masarambh — Friday, 11 September 2026.
- Kalki Jayanti — Saturday, 12 September 2026.
- Tamasa Manvadi — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Shodashoma Vratam — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Suvarna Gauri Vratam — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Siva Chaturthi — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Gauri Puja — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 13 September 2026.
- Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa)Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 12:14 PM — Monday, 14 September 2026. — A ten-day festival honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, beginning with the installation of Ganesha idols.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Monday, 14 September 2026.
- Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
- Kanya Sankramana (10:24 PM) — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Surya Shashti — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Skanda Darsanam — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Boudha Jayanti — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Amuktabharana Saptami — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
- Jyesthashtami — Thursday, 17 September 2026.
- Putri Jyestha Vratam — Thursday, 17 September 2026.
- Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 18 September 2026.
- Nanda Devi Puja — Saturday, 19 September 2026.
- Kedara Vratam — Saturday, 19 September 2026.
- Ksheera Vratarambha — Sunday, 20 September 2026.
- Sravana Dwadashi — Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
- Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
- Parivartana Ekadashi — Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
- Kata Danamu — Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
- Sakra Dwadashi — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Sakra Dhwajotthapana — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Kalki Dwadashi — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Soumya Pradosham (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
- Sravana Dwadashi Parana — Thursday, 24 September 2026.
- Loka Pala Puja — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 25 September 2026.
- Purnima Vrat — Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- Uma Maheswara Vratam — Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam — Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- Pitru Paksha begins — Saturday, 26 September 2026.
- Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 27 September 2026.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Sunday, 27 September 2026.
- Bruhath Gauri Vratam — Monday, 28 September 2026.
- Kajjali Vratam — Monday, 28 September 2026.
- Vishalakshi Yatra — Monday, 28 September 2026.
- Maha Bharani — Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
September 2026
| 01SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Panchami (till 8:43 PM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam✓ Completed |
| 03SeptemberThursday | Krishna Saptami (till 4:55 PM) 🔔Durvashtami (Agastya Udaya requires local confirmation)✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Janmashtami (Shravana Maasa)✓ CompletedCelebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, marked by devotional songs and fasting. 🔔Sri Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 04SeptemberFriday | Krishna Ashtami (till 2:44 PM) 🔔Kaumari Devi Puja (Shravana Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Krishna Jayanti (Shravana Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 06SeptemberSunday | Krishna Dashami (till 9:59 AM) 🔔Smarta Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 07 September 2026 12:59 PM - 01:14 PM✓ Completed |
| 07SeptemberMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:34 AM) 🔔Shravana Somavara Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Vaishnava Aja Ekadashi (Shravana Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 08 September 2026 07:10 AM - 07:25 AM |
| 08SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (9th) 3:01 AM) 🔔Mangala Gauri Vratam● Live Now 🔔Bhauma Pradosham (Shravana Maasa)● Live Now |
| 09SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (10th) 1:03 AM) 🔔Agastyarghyam 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 09 September 2026 07:11 AM - Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:12 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 10 September 2026 07:12 AM |
| 10SeptemberThursday | Amavasya (till 11:27 PM) 🔔Rudra Savarni Manvadi (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darbha Sangrahanam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Polala Amavasya (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Pithori Vratam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Kusha Grahanam (Shravana Maasa) 🔔Saiva Mouna Vratam 🔔Mahatyama Vratam |
| 11SeptemberFriday | Shukla Pratipada (till 10:16 PM) 🔔Bhadrapada Masarambh |
| 12SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 9:38 PM) 🔔Kalki Jayanti |
| 13SeptemberSunday | Shukla Tritiya (till 9:37 PM) 🔔Tamasa Manvadi 🔔Shodashoma Vratam 🔔Suvarna Gauri Vratam 🔔Siva Chaturthi 🔔Gauri Puja 🔔Haritalika Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 14SeptemberMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 10:14 PM) 🔔Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Maasa) Vinayaka Chavithi Puja Time: 12:14 PM - 01:51 PM Madhyahna Kala: 12:13 PM - 2:41 PM Durmuhurtam: 1:51 PM - 2:41 PM 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 15SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till 11:29 PM) 🔔Rishi Panchami (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 16SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (17th) 1:18 AM) 🔔Kanya Sankramana (10:24 PM) — Punyakala: 01:10 PM - 07:34 PM 🔔Surya Shashti 🔔Skanda Darsanam 🔔Boudha Jayanti 🔔Amuktabharana Saptami 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 17SeptemberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till (18th) 3:31 AM) 🔔Jyesthashtami 🔔Putri Jyestha Vratam |
| 18SeptemberFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till (19th) 5:57 AM) 🔔Radha Ashtami (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 19SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Navami (till (20th) 8:22 AM) 🔔Nanda Devi Puja 🔔Kedara Vratam |
| 20SeptemberSunday | Shukla Navami (till 8:22 AM) 🔔Ksheera Vratarambha |
| 22SeptemberTuesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 12:13 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi 🔔Sarvesham Parivartini Ekadashi (Bhadrapada Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 23 September 2026 07:24 AM - 08:54 AM 🔔Kata Danamu |
| 23SeptemberWednesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 1:21 PM) 🔔Sakra Dwadashi 🔔Sakra Dhwajotthapana 🔔Vishnu Parivartana Mahotsavam 🔔Kalki Dwadashi 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 07:24 AM - Thursday, 24 September 2026 01:48 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 24 September 2026 01:48 PM 🔔Vamana Jayanti (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 24SeptemberThursday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 1:48 PM) 🔔Sravana Dwadashi Parana |
| 25SeptemberFriday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 1:37 PM) 🔔Loka Pala Puja 🔔Anant Chaturdashi (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ananta Padmanabha Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Ganesh Visarjan (Bhadrapada Maasa) 🔔Anantha Vrata Arambha (Madhyahna) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 26SeptemberSaturday | Shukla Purnima (till 12:49 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Uma Maheswara Vratam 🔔Upanga Lalitha Gauri Vratam 🔔Pitru Paksha begins |
| 27SeptemberSunday | Krishna Pratipada (till 11:29 AM) 🔔Gaja Gauri Vrat (Bhadrapada Maasa) — Pravesha Time: 03:49 AM (Hasta Nakshatra Pravesha) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Bhadrapada Maasa) |
| 28SeptemberMonday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 9:44 AM) 🔔Bruhath Gauri Vratam 🔔Kajjali Vratam 🔔Vishalakshi Yatra |
| 29SeptemberTuesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:40 AM) 🔔Maha Bharani 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:05 PM |
| 30SeptemberWednesday | Krishna Panchami (till (1st) 3:05 AM) 🔔Krittika 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
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.