2026 Hindu Calendar: Kaushiki Amavasya and Kark Sankranti Dates Announced

Kaushiki Amavasya in 2026 will be observed on the new‑moon day of the Bhadrapada month. Devotees traditionally take a holy river bath, perform charity, and worship the goddess Durga, seeking spiritual peace and positive energy. Rituals include early morning bathing, reciting mantras, offering food and clothing to the needy, and avoiding anger or negative thoughts.

Kark Sankranti 2026 marks the Sun’s entry into the Cancer sign, signalling the start of the Dakshinayan period. The auspicious puja window begins at 12:27 PM and ends at 7:21 PM, with a shorter maha‑puja interval from 5:03 PM to 7:21 PM. On this day, believers are advised to bathe in sacred rivers, give donations, and perform sun worship, which is believed to remove hardships and generate lasting merit.