All September 2026 Festivals
Complete calendar of all major festivals, Jayantis, Sankrantis, Ekadashis and Vrats in September 2026.
All September 2026 Observances (53)
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Nag Pancham 2026
In Gujarat, Nag Pancham is observed on Krishna Paksha Panchami during Shravan month in Gujarati calendar. Nag Pancham is observed three days before of Krishna Janmashtami. In Gujarati calendar, lunar month starts after Amavasya i.e. with no moon day. Hence as per Purnimanta calendar followed in north Indian states, Nag Pancham in Gujarat is observed during Bhadrapada month.
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Hal Shashthi 2026
According to the Purnimanta Hindu calendar, the Shashthi Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha is celebrated as Hal Shashthi. In the Amanta Hindu calendar, this festival is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of Shravana Krishna Paksha. However, the day of Hal Shashthi remains the same in both calendars, only the name of the month differs because of different calendar systems. Hal Shasthi is also known as Hal Chhath or Har Chhath, Lalahi Chhath, Chandan Chhath, Kamar Chhath and Khamar Chhath. In vario
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Randhan Chhath 2026
Randhan Chhath is important day in Gujarati Calendar. It is marked one day before of Shitala Satam in the calendar. Shitala Satam is observed on Krishna Paksha Saptami during Shravana month. Hence, Randhan Chhath is always marked one day before that i.e. on Chhath day.
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Shitala Satam 2026
Shitala Satam is significant day in Gujarati Calendar. It is dedicated to Goddess Shitala. It is believed that Goddess Shitala protects her devotees and their families from measles and chickenpox. Hence, families in Gujarat observe rituals of Shitala Satam to seek blessing of Goddess Shitala.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the divine birth of Lord Krishna on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami with midnight pujas, fasting, and joyous festivities across India.
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Kali Jayanti 2026
According to Hindu calendar, Kali Jayanti is celebrated on Shravana month (Purnimanta Bhadrapada month) Krishna Paksha Ashtami. Among the ten Mahavidya, Goddess Kali is the first Mahavidya and belongs to the Kali Kula. According to Devi Bhagwat Purana, the various gentle and fierce forms of Goddess Mahakali are revered as the ten Mahavidya. Goddess Mahakali is the power of Mahakala form of Lord Shiva. According to the description found in Brahmanila Tantra, Goddess Kali exists in two forms, bloo
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Vindhyavasini Jayanti 2026
According to the Purnimanta Hindu Panchang, Vindhyavasini Jayanti is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. In the Amanta Panchang, this Tithi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Shravana month. Vindhyavasini Jayanti is a festival dedicated to Goddess Vindhyavasini, one of the most revered and widely worshipped Goddess in Hinduism. She is the Adi Mahashakti and is also worshipped as one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses. Various scriptures describe the twe
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Ashtami Rohini Sri Krishna Jayanti 2026
Most people in celebrate Krishna Janmashtami based on Lunar Calendar but few temples and some regions in South observe Krishna Janmashtami based on Solar Calendar. In most years these do not differ by one or two days but in some years Janmashtami based on Lunar Calendar and Janmashtami based on Solar Calendar might differ up to one month.
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Dahi Handi and Gopalakala 2026
Dahi Handi is a famous sportive event organized in the cities of Maharashtra and Goa. Dahi Handi is celebrated on the next day of Krishna Janmashtami. Krishna Janmashtami is also famous as Gokulashtami. Dahi translates to the curd and Handi translates to earthen pot used to process and keep the milk products. Dahi Handi celebration is also known as Gopalakala in Maharashtra.
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Shri Goga Navami 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, Goga Navami is celebrated on the day following Krishna Janmashtami. Thus, in the Purnimanta Panchang, it falls on the Krishna Paksha Navami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month, while in the Amanta Panchang, it occurs during the Krishna Paksha of the Shravana month. This festival is dedicated to Shri Goga Ji Maharaj, a highly revered folk deity. Devotees also know Him by various names such as Veer Gogaji, Gugga Veer, Jahar Veer, Raja Mandalik and Jahar Pir. His mother's
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Teachers' Day Shikshak Diwas 2026
Teachers' Day is a day dedicated in honor of teachers and is celebrated every year around the world to acknowledge and recognize the significance of teachers in lives of students; the future of citizens of a nation. Hence, teachers being one of the most important parts of society, moulding young and thus the future of the country are honored and appreciated on Teachers' Day. In it is observed on September 5, the birth anniversary of 2nd President of and 1st VicePresident of , Bharat Ratna Dr Sar
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Aja Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Krishna Damodara Dwadashi 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that occurs approximately fifteen days after the Shravana Shukla Damodara Dwadashi is called Krishna Damodara Dwadashi. The Dwadashi Tithi is considered extremely dear to Lord Vishnu. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe not only the Ekadashi Vrat but also the Dwadashi Vrat with great devotion. On this day, in Vaishnava temples, special worship and Abhisheka of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna are performed. Thereafter, devotees engage in Bhajan
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Bachha Baras 2026
According to the Purnimanta Panchang, Bachha Baras is observed on the Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Dwadashi, while as per the Amanta Panchang, it falls on the Shravana Krishna Paksha Dwadashi. However, it is the only name which differs, as the Bach Baras Dwadashi is observed on the same day in both Amanta and Purnimanta. In some regions of , a festival similar to Bachha Baras is celebrated as Govatsa Dwadashi or Vasu Baras. Govatsa Dwadashi is observed one day before Dhanteras, marking the beginnin
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Bhauma Pradosha 2026
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.
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Pithori Vrat 2026
According to the Purnimanta Hindu calendar, the Pithori Amavasya Vrat is observed on the Amavasya Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. In regions such as Maharashtra and Gujarat, which follow the Amanta Hindu calendar, this fast is observed on the Amavasya of the Shravana month. Pithori Amavasya is also known as Pithori Amavas or Bhadrapada Amavasya. In some regions, it is referred to as Pola Amavasya, Pithori Amavasya or Matru Amavasya.
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Samaveda Upakarma Avani Avittam 2026
On Samaveda Upakarma day, Brahmins ritually change their Upanayana thread along with Shrauta rituals. Upakarma which is a Vedic ritual is still practiced by Hindus of Brahmin caste.
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Varaha Jayanti 2026
Varaha Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu. Varaha was the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu during Satya Yuga. Special Puja is organized in Lord Vishnu temples on the occasion of Varaha Jayanti.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, worshipped as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The 10-day Ganeshotsav festival concludes on Anant Chaturdashi with Ganesh Visarjan. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganesh Chauth.
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Hartalika Teej 2026
Observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya by women who keep a strict nirjala fast worshipping clay/sand idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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Gowri Habba 2026
Gowri Habba is a Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Gowri an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is a significant festival in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and it is observed a day before Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Malayalam Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026
In Kerala, Ganesh Chaturthi is more popularly known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and it is celebrated during Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Chingam Masam. In Malayalam Calendar, Chingam is the first month of the year and coincides with Simha Solar month in other calendars.
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Siddhivinayaka Chaturthi 2026
On the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi of the Bhadrapada month, devotees observe the sacred fast and worship of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is revered in Hinduism as the Pratham Pujya Devata, i.e., the first deity to be worshipped before any auspicious undertaking. As part of the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi observances, the Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is dedicated to the worship of Siddhivinayaka, one of the most revered forms of Lord Ganesha. According to various Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesha manifes
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Hindi Diwas Hindi Day 2026
adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script as the official language of the Republic of in 1949. Hindi was adopted as the official language under the Article 343 of the Indian Constitution. The decision of Constituent assembly was authorized on January 26, 1950, the day when the Constitution of came into effect. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953.
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Rishi Panchami 2026
Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami is known as Rishi Panchami and usually observed two days after Hartalika Teej and one day after Ganesh Chaturthi. Currently Rishi Panchami day falls in August or September on English calendar.
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Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshvarya Engineer's Day 2026
Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshvarya is popularly known as Sir MV or the "Father of Indian Engineering". He was also known as "Father of Modern Mysore State" (now Karnataka). Vishveshvarya Jayanti is celebrated on September 15 to mark the birth anniversary of Sir MV. He was the most illustrious and greatest engineer of . The day is observed to recognise his superlative achievements in the field of engineering and planning. Because of his exceptional foresight and implementation of various technically
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Engineer's Day Abhiyanta Diwas Vishveshvarya Jaynati 2026
Engineer's Day celebrations in are held every year on September 15 in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Vishveshvarya. He was the most illustrious Indian engineer and, an eminent scholar and statesman. Engineer's Day was first observed in the year of 1968 and ever since it has been one of the most significant occasions in Indian academia especially observed by engineering communities across . The year will mark the 50th anniversary of Engineer's Day celebrat
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Balarama Jayanti 2026
Lord Balarama is worshipped as 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The birth anniversary of Lord Balarama is observed as Balarama Jayanti. Balarama Jayanti is also known as Baldev Chhath. In Gujarat Balrama Jayanti is known as Balbhadra Jayanti. Lord Balarama was born during Shukla Shashthi of Bhadrapada month. As per Shri Garga Samhita, "On Bhadrapad Shukla Shashthi, in Swati Nakshatra, on Wednesday, Ananta Deva was born from the womb of Rohini, wife of Vasudev. The child was born at noon in Tula L
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Kanya Sankranti 2026
Kanya Sankranti marks the beginning of the sixth month in Hindu Solar Calendar. All twelve Sankrantis in the year are highly auspicious for DanPunya activities. Only certain duration before or after each Sankranti moment is considered auspicious for Sankranti related activities.
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Vishwakarma Puja 2026
Vishwakarma Puja calculations are done according to Bisuddhasidhanta. Vishwakarma Puja falls on the last day of the Bengali month Bhadra which is also known as Bhadra Sankranti or Kanya Sankranti. On this auspicious occasion, Lord Vishwakarma is worshipped.
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Jyeshtha Gauri Avahana 2026
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is a traditional Maharashtrian festival celebrated mostly among the people of Marathi community. It is a revered Hindu ritual observed especially in Maharashtra and nearby regions, during the festive period of Ganesha Chaturthi. The celebration is centered around the welcoming and installation of Goddess Gauri and is observed on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada month. This festival symbolizes the arrival of Goddess Gauri from Her maternal home to Her inlaws' hous
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Durva Ashtami Vrat 2026
Durvashtami Vrat is observed during Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the month of Bhadrapada. Durva Ashtami Vrat is mainly observed by women. It is considered a highly beneficial and simple fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha, performed to seek His blessings and to remove obstacles from life. Observing this fast with devotion, discipline, and sincerity is believed to grant happiness, peace, progeny and relief from trouble. It is believed that the Durva grass contains qualities of coolness, purity and healing
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Jyeshtha Gauri Puja 2026
Jyeshtha Gauri Puja is a Maharashtrian festival celebrated mostly among the people of Marathi community. In Maharashtra, this ritual is observed during the Ganesha Chaturthi festival, with Goddess Gauri arriving in homes one or two days before the installation of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Gauri is considered to be an incarnation Goddess Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva and the mother of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Gauri is revered as the deity of fertility, marital bliss and prosperity. Among the
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Radha Ashtami 2026
Radha Ashtami is commemorated as birth anniversary of Goddess Radha, the consort of Lord Krishna. It falls on Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Devotees keep fast on Radha Ashtami day. Goddess Radha is worshipped during Madhyahna Kala which is noon according to Hindu division of the day. Currently Radha Ashtami falls in the month of August or September in English calendar.
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Shri Dadhichi Jayanti 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, Dadhichi Jayanti is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. This festival commemorates the birth anniversary of the great sage Maharshi Dadhichi. On this sacred occasion, devotees of the sage worship him and observe the Vrat with reverence and devotion. Maharshi Dadhichi was the son of Sage Atharva, also known as Atharvan and his mother was Devi Chitti. He was married to a noble woman named Gabhasthini.
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Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan 2026
Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan is an important religious ritual observed in Maharashtra. This festival is primarily celebrated by the Marathi community. Jyeshtha Gauri Visarjan marks the final day of the threeday Jyeshtha Gauri Puja festival. The threeday observance includes Gauri Avahan on the first day, Gauri Puja on the second day, and Gauri Visarjan on the third day. Here, Visarjan does not signify immersion of the idol in water but rather symbolizes the ceremonial farewell of the Goddess after Her
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Dashavatara Vrat 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dashavatara Vrat is observed on the Shukla Paksha Dashami Tithi of the Bhadrapada month. This sacred fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is among the most revered fasts in Hindu tradition. On this day, devotees worship all ten incarnations, i.e., Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu. Detailed descriptions of this Vrat are found in the Bhavishya Purana, Vrataraja and Vrat Parichaya. According to the Bhavishya Purana, this Vrat should be observed continuously for ten ye
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Parivartini Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Kalki Dwadashi 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada month is celebrated as Kalki Dwadashi. Kalki Avatara is one of the ten principal incarnations, i.e., Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu. As per the Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu will incarnate as Kalki at the end of the Kaliyuga. Observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu on the day of Kalki Dwadashi absolves one of all kinds of sins and grants the devotee residence in Vishnu Loka.
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Vamana Jayanti 2026
Vamana Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. As per the Bhagwat Purana, Vamana was the fifth Avatar out of Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu and His first incarnation in the Treta Yuga. After the first four Avatars in the animal form, namely, Matsya (fish), Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (boar) and Narasimha (lion), Vamana was the first Avatar of Lord Vishnu in the human form. Vamana was born in Tr
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Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti 2026
According to Hindu calendar, Bhuvaneshwari Jayanti is celebrated on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Dwadashi. Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the fourth Mahavidya among the ten Mahavidya. Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is described as the Shakti of Bhuvaneshwar Rudra. Goddess Bhuvaneshwari bestows various types of achievements including fearlessness to Her devotees. Householders worship Goddess Bhuvaneshwari with the wish of having children. According to the description found in Devi Purana, the original nature it
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Autumnal Equinox 2026
An Equinox is an astronomical event that happens twice, once in spring and once in autumn, each year when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun. During Equinoxes the tilt of the Earth (with respect to the Sun) is 0° and because of its duration of the day and the night are almost equal on Equinox day i.e. 12 hours.
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Anant Chaturdashi 2026
In Bhadrapada, Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha is called Anant Chaturdashi, it is also called Anant Chaudas. On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, Lord Vishnu, Mother Yamuna and Sheshnag are worshiped, and Anant Sutra is tied on this day. Ganesh Utsava also ends on this day. There is a tradition of tying Anant Sutra on Anant Chaturdashi. Regarding Anant Sutra, it is believed that Lord Vishnu resides in this thread. On Anant Chaturdashi, Anant Sutra is tied on the arm after worshiping Lord Vishnu. There
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Ganesh Idol Immersion 2026
Ganesha Visarjan can be done on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi after Ganesha Puja. Most Puja Vidhi(s) of Hindu deities include either Visarjan or Utthapana at the end of the Puja. However, Ganesha Visarjan on the same day of Ganesha Chaturthi is less popular.
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Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat 2026
Bhadrapada Purnima marks the sacred sixth full moon of the Hindu calendar. Dedicated to Lord Satyanarayana and Lord Chandra, it is celebrated with Satyanarayana Katha, Purnima Upavasa, and Ganga Snana.
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Purnima Shraddha Tithi before Pitru Paksha 2026
Mahalaya Shraddha for those who died on Purnima Tithi is done on Amavasya Shraddha Tithi and not on Bhadrapada Purnima. Although Bhadrapada Purnima Shraddha falls one day before Pitru Paksha, it is not part of Pitru Paksha. Usually, Pitru Paksha starts on the next day of Bhadrapada Purnima Shraddha.
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Pratipada Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Pratipada Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Pratipada.
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Dwitiya Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Dwitiya Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Dwitiya.
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Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
According to the Amanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month (Purnimanta Ashwina month) is celebrated as day of Vighnaraja Sankashti. On this occasion, Lord Vighnaraja is worshipped and fast is observed. Lord Vighnaraja is the seventh form in Ashta Vinayaka forms of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping this form of Ganesha removes all kinds of obstacles and brings success in work.
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Tritiya Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Tritiya Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Tritiya.
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Bharani Shraddha during Pitru Paksha 2026
Bharani Shraddha is done during Pitru Paksha when Bharani Nakshatra prevails during Aparahna Kala. Bharani Nakshatra prevails either on Chaturthi Tithi or Panchami Tithi during Mahalaya Paksha.
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Panchami Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Panchami Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Panchami.
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Chaturthi Shraddha Tithi during Pitru Paksha 2026
Chaturthi Shraddha is done la and Krishna Paksha Chaturthi.
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