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2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to October

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The 2026 Hindu calendar features a dense sequence of observances. In May, Apara Ekadashi (13 May) focused on Lord Vishnu, with rituals including fasting and chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama. followed by Shani Jayanti was observed on 16 May, coinciding with Jyeshtha Amavasya, featuring zodiac-specific remedies and the chanting of ‘Om Sham Shanaischaryaya Namah’. (16 May), Varada Chaturthi (20 May) honored Lord Ganesha during the Adhik Maas, and May), Padmini Ekadashi (28 May) offered spiritual merit through Vishnu May), and Lakshmi worship. The month concluded with Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima (30–31 May). June included Parama Ekadashi (11 June), characterized by rare astrological yogas, and the monthly Shivratri (13 June). Other notable dates were June), Kala Ashtami (8 June), Pradyumna Ganesh Chaturthi (18 June), Gayatri Jayanti (24 June), and the highly significant Nirjala Ekadashi (25 June), a waterless fast believed to grant the merit of all twenty-four Ekadashis. Gayatri Jayanti was observed on 24 June. June). July began with featured Sankashti Chaturthi (3–4 July) and July), Masik Kalashtami (7 July). July), Yogini Ekadashi occurred on 10–11 July, with the Smarta tradition observing on the 10th and Vaishnava traditions on the 11th. Monthly (10–11 July), monthly Shivratri fell on 12 July. Mid-month ceremonies included Kaushiki Amavasya and Kark Sankranti. (12 July), Durgashtami was observed on 21 July. The month concluded with (21 July), and Devshayani Ekadashi (25 July), marking which began the start of Chaturmas, a four-month period where Lord Vishnu enters yoga-nidra and auspicious ceremonies like weddings are suspended. Chaturmas period. In August, Putrada Ekadashi was observed during the Shukla Paksha of the Sawan month. Following the Smarta tradition, the fast occurred on 23 August, while the Vaishnava tradition observed it on 24 August. This day is dedicated to seeking blessings for progeny and prosperity, linked to the mythological story of King Mahijit. In September, September included Aja Ekadashi (also known as Annada Ekadashi) was observed on 7 September during the Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. Parivartini Ekadashi, also known as Padma or Jaljhulni Ekadashi, was observed on 22 September. This festival is dedicated to the Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu and marks the belief that during Chaturmas, Vishnu shifts his position while resting. In October, Indira Ekadashi was observed on 6 October during Pitru Paksha to seek peace for ancestors. The month concluded with Papankusha Ekadashi on 22 October, a day dedicated to seeking liberation from sins.

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  1. 2026-10-22 01:32 UTC 2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to October
  2. 2026-09-30 03:16 UTC 2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to October
  3. 2026-09-21 05:20 UTC 2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to September
  4. 2026-09-06 02:11 UTC 2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to September
  5. 2026-08-21 10:41 UTC 2026 Hindu Festival Timeline: May to July
  6. 2026-07-27 01:14 UTC 2026 Hindu festival dates and rituals (July)

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