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Bengaluru · November 2026: Hindu Festivals & Vratas: Dates and Local Timings

Bengaluru · November 2026: Hindu Festivals & Vratas: Dates and Local Timings

Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Bengaluru. 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 and Important Days

City: Bengaluru (12.9716, 77.5946)Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata

November 2026

Sunday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Saptami (till 2:52 PM)
Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Kalashtami
Ritual time: 11:39 PM - 02-11-2026 12:28 AM✓ Completed
Ravi Pushya Yoga — 6:16 AM - 02 Nov 4:30 AM✓ Completed
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Thursday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Ekadashi (till 10:36 AM)
Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:49 PM - 08:18 PM✓ Completed
Deepavali Nirajana Begins (Ashwin Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:49 PM - 08:55 PM✓ Completed
DetailsThe five-day Deepavali Nirajana observance begins on Govatsa Dwadashi. Perform the lamp offering during the first part of each night.
Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna)✓ Completed
— Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 06 November 2026 06:18 AM - 07:21 AM✓ Completed
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Friday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dvadashi (till 10:31 AM)
Yama Deepa Dana (Ashwin Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:49 PM - 08:55 PM✓ Completed
Go Triratra Vrata Arambha (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:49 PM - 08:18 PM✓ Completed
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)
Lakshmi–Kubera Puja Time: 06:27 PM - 08:18 PM✓ Completed
DetailsMarks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
Dhanvantari Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa)✓ Completed
DetailsDhanvantari Jayanti is observed on Dhanatrayodashi before Deepavali. Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped for health and well-being.
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Saturday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Trayodashi (till 10:48 AM)
Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa)● Live Now
Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa
— Upavasa: Saturday, 07 November 2026 06:18 AM - Sunday, 08 November 2026 06:18 AM
— Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 08 November 2026 06:18 AM● Live Now
Shani Trayodashi● Live Now
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Sunday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Chaturdashi (till 11:28 AM)
Darsha Shraddha
Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa)
Naraka Chaturdashi ritual oil bath
Ritual time: 05:16 AM - 06:18 AM
Naraka Chaturdashi Yama Tarpana
Detailsthe traditional rule places Yama-tarpana after the Naraka Chaturdashi morning bath. Follow the applicable family procedure.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)
DetailsThe festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 06:18 PM - 08:17 PM
Duration:120mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:47 PM - 08:17 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 06:18 PM - 08:20 PM
Mahanishita Kaal: 11:38 PM - 12:28 AM
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Monday
Tithi at sunriseAmavasya (till 12:32 PM)
Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: Puja time unavailable
Gokridana (Kartika Maasa)
Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa)
Somavati Amavasya
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Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Pratipada (till 2:00 PM)
Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 06:20 AM - 08:37 AM
Kartika Masarambh
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Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Dvitiya (till 3:53 PM)
Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 01:13 PM - 03:29 PM
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Friday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturthi (till 8:43 PM)
Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa)
Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Sunday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Shashthi (till 16 November 2026 2:01 AM)
Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) (Kartika Maasa)
Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa)
Masik Shashti Vratam
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Monday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Saptami (till 17 November 2026 4:20 AM)
Chhath Puja (Usha Arghya) (Kartika Maasa)
Kartika Somavaram (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsMondays of Nija Amanta Kartika, using the month at local sunrise. Shiva worship and Nakta observance: the traditional rule Vrata II.563. Tamil solar Karthigai is a different calendar.
Vrischika Sankramana (07:44 PM) — Punyakala: 11:22 AM - 05:46 PM
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Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Ashtami (till 18 November 2026 6:05 AM)
Gopashtami (Kartika Maasa)
Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 10:57 AM - 01:12 PM
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Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Navami (till 19 November 2026 7:06 AM)
Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa)
Treta Yugadi Shraddha (Kartika Navami) (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsKartika Shukla Navami is Treta Yugadi. Pinda-free Shraddha uses the established Shukla Yugadi window; includes Adhika and Nija. Donation and fasting have separate windows.
Vishnu Triratra Vrata Arambha (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsThree-day Vishnu-Tulasi observance beginning on Kartika Shukla Navami: the traditional rule citing the traditional rule/Padma. This is a distinct optional practice.
Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsAs the fourth form of Durga, Kushmanda is credited with creating the universe with her divine smile. Her name translates to 'the cosmic egg'. She is depicted with eight arms, holding weapons, a rosary, and jars of elixir and blood, while riding a tiger. It is believed that she possesses the power to reside within the core of the sun, giving it its brightness. Devotees worship her for good health, wealth, and strength.
Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)
Mathura Pradakshina (Kartika Maasa)
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Friday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Dashami (till 7:16 AM)
Vishnu Prabodhotsava (Ekadashi Night Option) (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsEkadashi-night awakening tradition, the traditional rule II.814-816. It is an alternative to the Parana-day evening observance, not a second required ceremony.
Bhishma Panchaka Arambha (Kartika Maasa)
Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)
— Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 21 November 2026 12:08 PM - 12:23 PM
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Saturday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Ekadashi (till 6:32 AM)
Smarta Vishnu Prabodhotsava (Parana Day Option) (Kartika Maasa)
Detailsthe traditional rule Parana-day tradition: perform in the first part of that evening, even if Trayodashi then prevails. Smarta/Vaishnava dates follow their fast and Parana.
Smarta Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsDisplayed with the traditional rule Parana-day evening Prabodhotsava tradition. Other traditions choose a day from Ekadashi to Purnima or the Navami three-day rite. This is not a universal fixed sunrise rule.
Smarta Chaturmasya Vrata Samapti (Dwadashi) (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsDwadashi/Parana-day completion after Vishnu Prabodhotsava; the traditional rule. The existing Purnima completion is a separate option. Follow the original vow.
Kartika Dwadashi Manvadi (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsNaimittika Manvadi on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi, with first-half-of-day preference; both Adhika and Nija. the traditional rule.
Kshirabdhi Dwadashi (Kartika Maasa)
Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla)
— Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 22 November 2026 06:24 AM - 06:39 AM
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Sunday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi (till 23 November 2026 2:37 AM)
Vaishnava Vishnu Prabodhotsava (Parana Day Option) (Kartika Maasa)
Detailsthe traditional rule Parana-day tradition: perform in the first part of that evening, even if Trayodashi then prevails. Smarta/Vaishnava dates follow their fast and Parana.
Vaishnava Tulasi Vivah (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsDisplayed with the traditional rule Parana-day evening Prabodhotsava tradition. Other traditions choose a day from Ekadashi to Purnima or the Navami three-day rite. This is not a universal fixed sunrise rule.
Vaishnava Chaturmasya Vrata Samapti (Dwadashi) (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsDwadashi/Parana-day completion after Vishnu Prabodhotsava; the traditional rule. The existing Purnima completion is a separate option. Follow the original vow.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi Shiva Upavasa (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsFast on the civil day preceding the selected Arunodaya Shiva puja, followed by worship and Parana the next morning. the traditional rule.
Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:47 PM - 08:18 PM
Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa
— Upavasa: Sunday, 22 November 2026 06:24 AM - Monday, 23 November 2026 06:25 AM
— Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 23 November 2026 06:25 AM
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Monday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturdashi (till 11:42 PM)
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi Vishnu Puja (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 11:41 PM - 11:42 PM
DetailsNishita Chaturdashi for Vishnu worship; when both nights qualify, prefer the night also covering Pradosha. Separate from Arunodaya Shiva puja. the traditional rule/the traditional rule.
Kartika Vrata Udyapana Arambha (Chaturdashi) (Kartika Maasa)
Detailsthe traditional rule citing Padma: begin the concluding worship on Shukla Chaturdashi, keep the night vigil, then Homa and Dana on Purnima. Follow the original vow.
Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa)
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 04:50 AM - 06:25 AM
DetailsShiva/Visvesvara worship at Arunodaya. Two Arunodaya overlaps choose the later day. The associated fast is on the previous day; Vishnu worship has a separate night decision.
Kartika Somavaram (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsMondays of Nija Amanta Kartika, using the month at local sunrise. Shiva worship and Nakta observance: the traditional rule Vrata II.563. Tamil solar Karthigai is a different calendar.
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Tuesday
Tithi at sunriseShukla Purnima (till 8:23 PM)
Kartika Purnima Manvadi (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsKartika Purnima Manvadi; first-half-of-day decision, distinct from evening Tripura lamps. Both Adhika and Nija.
Kartika Purnima Vrishotsarga (Kartika Maasa)
Detailsthe traditional rule citing Matsya praises Vrishotsarga with Nakta on Kartika Purnima. An optional rite with its own prescribed procedure, not a requirement for every observer.
Matsya Jayanti (Kartika Purnima Tradition) (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 03:31 PM - 05:46 PM
Detailsthe traditional rule citing Padma Kartika Mahatmya gives an evening Matsya appearance on Kartika Purnima. This is a distinct tradition; the existing Chaitra observance remains.
Kartik Purnima (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsMorning Snana-Dana/Purnima observance uses the later sunrise, with daylight fallback. Tripurotsava is independently selected by evening Pradosha.
Kartika Vrata Udyapana (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsKartika Purnima completion option in the traditional rule/the traditional rule. Follow the rite and ending chosen in the original vow; this is not an instruction to repeat an already completed vow.
Krittika Vrata Arambha (Kartika Maasa)
Detailsthe traditional rule Vrata II.181-182: a six-month Krittika vrata begins on Kartika Purnima at sunrise. The Monday/Moon/Jupiter conjunction is a special enhancement, not required for the ordinary beginning.
Kartika Purnima Krittika Yoga (Kartika Maasa)
06:26 AM - 05:46 PM
Kartikeya Darshana (Kartika Krittika) (Kartika Maasa)
06:26 AM - 05:46 PM
Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa)
Ritual time: 05:47 PM - 08:18 PM
Chaturmasya Vrata Samapti (Purnima) (Kartika Maasa)
Bhishma Panchaka Samapti (Kartika Maasa)
Purnima Vrat
Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam
Ritual time: 05:47 PM - 08:18 PM
Krittika Vratam
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Wednesday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Pratipada (till 4:50 PM)
Rohini Vratam
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Friday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Tritiya (till 9:49 AM)
Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:48 PM
DetailsThe monthly Krishna Chaturthi observance uses moonrise. the traditional rule permits beginning the series in Nija Shravana; a first-start message appears only when the additional calendar conditions pass.
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Sunday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Shashthi (till 30 November 2026 1:47 AM)
Ravi Pushya Yoga — 6:28 AM - 10:59 AM
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Monday
Tithi at sunriseKrishna Saptami (till 1 December 2026 12:12 AM)
Kartika Somavaram (Kartika Maasa)
DetailsMondays of Nija Amanta Kartika, using the month at local sunrise. Shiva worship and Nakta observance: the traditional rule Vrata II.563. Tamil solar Karthigai is a different calendar.
Kalashtami
Ritual time: 01-12-2026 12:13 AM - 01-12-2026 12:33 AM
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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.

Reference texts

Texts consulted when reviewing festival and Vrata rules. The applicable rule depends on the observance; texts and regional traditions may differ.

  • Vrata Chudamani
  • Dharmasindhu
  • Nirnayasindhu
  • Chaturvarga Chintamani — Vrata Khanda (Hemadri)
  • Vrataraja (Khemraj Krishnadas edition)
  • Smriti Kaustubha
  • Smriti Muktaphala — Kala Kanda
  • Dharma Pravritti
  • Vrata Nirnaya Kalpavalli

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.

City · Year

Bengaluru
2026 · November

Asia/Kolkata

Gollapelli Santhosh Kumar Sharma

About the Author

This article and its astrological predictions are prepared by Gollapelli Santhosh Kumar Sharma, Vedic Astrologer with 26+ years of experience in Vedic astrology, horoscope analysis, Panchangam calculations and personal consultation.

The content is written with attention to traditional Jyotish principles, practical interpretation and clarity for readers who want reliable guidance for daily life, important decisions and spiritual understanding.

Author’s approach: Each prediction is reviewed with planetary positions, dasha influences, transit effects and classical astrological rules so that the guidance remains meaningful, balanced and easy to understand.

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Note: Festival and eclipse dates on this website are calculated using Swiss Ephemeris and Drik Siddhanta. Timings shown are adjusted for your selected city's latitude and longitude, with sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset computed using topocentric coordinates. Minor differences may still occur due to regional traditions or local panchangam variations. When in doubt, please verify with your local panchangam or family priest.