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Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026

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The Hindu religious calendar for late 2026 includes a series of significant festivals in India. In October, observances begin with the conclusion of Shradh Paksha Paksha, specifically Sarvapitri Moksha Amavasya on October 10, followed by Sharad Navratri starting October 11. 11 with Ghatasthapana. This period includes Maha Ashtami, Ashtami on October 18, Maha Navami, Navami on October 19, and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 20. Specific timing for Vijayadashami notes that Dashami Tithi is scheduled to begin at 12:52 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and conclude at 2:13 PM on October 21, 2026. This day commemorates the victory of good over evil, specifically Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura. Shastra Puja is observed in West Bengal on October 21. Following these observances, October 22 falls on a Thursday during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month. The Dwadashi tithi is scheduled to last until 2:56 AM, and the day is considered significant for the worship of Lord Vishnu. Key astrological timings include the Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra until 5:41 AM and Shobhan Yoga until 4:18 PM. An auspicious period (Shubh Muhurat) is noted from 11:16 AM to 12:01 PM, while Rahu Kaal is expected between 1:27 PM and 2:53 PM. Religious traditions suggest avoiding new auspicious activities during Rahu Kaal, Gulik Kaal, or Yamaganda Kaal, and traveling in the southern direction is advised against due to Dishashool. Other October dates include Sharad Purnima, Purnima on October 25, Valmiki Jayanti, Karwa Chauth, and the observation of Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Jayanti on October 26, and Tritiya tithi Karwa Chauth on October 28. 29. Following these, the Diwali festival is scheduled to span six days in November, beginning with Dhanteras on November 6 and concluding with Bhai Dooj on November 11. For October 23, 2026, the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi is expected to prevail until 2:36 PM, followed by Trayodashi Tithi. The day features the Chitra Nakshatra, ruled by Mars. Auspicious timings include the Abhijit Muhurta from 11:48 AM to 12:33 PM, Amrit Kaal from 12:57 PM to 2:33 PM, and Dhruv Yoga, which is considered a highly auspicious period for stability, active until 10:08 PM.

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  1. 2026-10-23 02:31 UTC Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026
  2. 2026-10-21 05:14 UTC Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026
  3. 2026-10-21 05:00 UTC Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026
  4. 2026-10-16 03:08 UTC Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026
  5. 2026-10-12 05:48 UTC Hindu religious festival calendar late 2026

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