Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Chennai. 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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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in November 2026
Festival and vrata dates for Chennai in November 2026:
- Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 1 November 2026.
- Kalashtami — Sunday, 1 November 2026.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 1 November 2026.
- Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 2 November 2026.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Thursday, 5 November 2026.
- Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Thursday, 5 November 2026.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 6 November 2026. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 6 November 2026.
- Masik Shivaratri (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 7 November 2026.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 7 November 2026.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 7 November 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha — Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 8 November 2026.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 8 November 2026. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 9 November 2026.
- Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 9 November 2026.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 9 November 2026.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 9 November 2026.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 9 November 2026.
- Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Kartika Masarambh — Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
- Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
- Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 13 November 2026.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 13 November 2026.
- Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Vrischika Sankramana (07:44 PM) — Monday, 16 November 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
- Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 18 November 2026. — As 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…
- Akshaya Navami Upavasa (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
- Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 18 November 2026.
- Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Friday, 20 November 2026.
- Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Saturday, 21 November 2026.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 22 November 2026.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 22 November 2026.
- Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 23 November 2026.
- Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 23 November 2026.
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Purnima Vrat — Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Friday, 27 November 2026.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga — Sunday, 29 November 2026.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 30 November 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2026
| 01NovemberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 2:52 PM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kalashtami 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 02NovemberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till 1:11 PM) 🔔Ashoka Krishna Ashtami Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 05NovemberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:36 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Rama Ekadashi (Ashvina Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 06 November 2026 06:07 AM - 07:13 AM |
| 06NovemberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:31 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. |
| 07NovemberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:48 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 07 November 2026 06:08 AM - Sunday, 08 November 2026 06:08 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 08 November 2026 06:08 AM 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 08NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 11:28 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal Muhurta: 17:36 - 20:07 / Nishita Kaal Muhurta: 23:27 - 00:17The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 09NovemberMonday | Amavasya (till 12:32 PM) 🔔Govardhan Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Gokridana (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 10NovemberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 2:00 PM) 🔔Bali Padyami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartika Masarambh |
| 11NovemberWednesday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 3:53 PM) 🔔Bhai Dooj (Kartika Maasa) |
| 13NovemberFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:43 PM) 🔔Nagula Chaviti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 15NovemberSunday | Shukla Shashthi (till (16th) 2:01 AM) 🔔Skanda Shashti (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Chhath Puja (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 16NovemberMonday | Shukla Saptami (till (17th) 4:20 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (07:44 PM) — Punyakala: 11:11 AM - 05:35 PM |
| 17NovemberTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (18th) 6:05 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 18NovemberWednesday | Shukla Navami (till (19th) 7:06 AM) 🔔Kushmanda Dana (Kartika Maasa)As 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) 🔔Akshaya Navami (Kartika Maasa) |
| 20NovemberFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 7:16 AM) 🔔Smarta Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 21 November 2026 12:08 PM - 12:23 PM |
| 21NovemberSaturday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 6:32 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartika Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 22 November 2026 06:14 AM - 06:29 AM |
| 22NovemberSunday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (23rd) 2:37 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 22 November 2026 06:14 AM - Monday, 23 November 2026 06:14 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 23 November 2026 06:14 AM |
| 23NovemberMonday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:42 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Vaikuntha Chaturdashi (Kartika Maasa) |
| 24NovemberTuesday | Shukla Purnima (till 8:23 PM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Krittika Vratam 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 25NovemberWednesday | Krishna Pratipada (till 4:50 PM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 27NovemberFriday | Krishna Tritiya (till 9:49 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:37 PM |
| 29NovemberSunday | Krishna Shashthi (till (30th) 1:47 AM) 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga |
| 30NovemberMonday | Krishna Saptami (till (1st) 12:12 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
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.
City · Year
Chennai
2026 · November
Asia/Kolkata
