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October 2026: panchang & observances

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Thursday, 01 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Panchami h. 12-36
Nakshatra: Krittika h. 6-03 then Rohini h. 28-27
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddhi (Asrik) h. 21-18
Karana: Taitila h. 12-36 then Gara h. 23-25

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Friday, 02 October 2026 · Gandhi Jayanti

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Shashthi h. 10-16
Nakshatra: Mrigasiras h. 26-55
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vyatipata h. 18-18
Karana: Vanij h. 10-16 then Vishti h. 21-07

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Gandhi Jayanti

Civic commemoration across India.

Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary invites study of non-violence, public action and the debates around his ideas. Service can accompany reflection.

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Saturday, 03 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Saptami h. 8-00 then Ashtami h. 29-52
Nakshatra: Ardra h. 25-30
Yoga · calendar quantity: Variyan h. 15-22
Karana: Bava h. 8-00, Balava h. 18-55 then Kaulava h. 29-52

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Sunday, 04 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Navami h. 27-54
Nakshatra: Punarvasu h. 24-14
Yoga · calendar quantity: Parigha h. 12-32
Karana: Taitila h. 16-52 then Gara h. 27-54

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Monday, 05 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Dasami h. 26-08
Nakshatra: Pushya h. 23-10
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siva h. 9-52
Karana: Vanij h. 15-00 then Vishti h. 26-08

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Tuesday, 06 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Ekadasi h. 24-35
Nakshatra: Aslesha h. 22-18
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddha h. 7-21 then Sadhya h. 29-00
Karana: Bava h. 13-20 then Balava h. 24-35

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Wednesday, 07 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Dvadasi h. 23-17
Nakshatra: Magha h. 21-41
Yoga · calendar quantity: Subha h. 26-52
Karana: Kaulava h. 11-54 then Taitila h. 23-17

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Thursday, 08 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Trayodasi h. 22-17
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni h. 21-20
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sukla (Sukra) h. 24-59
Karana: Gara h. 10-44 then Vanij h. 22-17

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Friday, 09 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Chaturdasi h. 21-36
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni h. 21-20
Yoga · calendar quantity: Brahma h. 23-21
Karana: Vishti h. 9-54 then Sakuni h. 21-36

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Saturday, 10 October 2026 · Mahalaya Amavasya

Tithi · lunar day: (Bhadra Krishna) Amavasya h. 21-20
Nakshatra: Hasta h. 21-43
Yoga · calendar quantity: Indra h. 22-03
Karana: Chatuspada h. 9-25 then Naga h. 21-20

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What this day represents

Mahalaya Amavasya

Hindu communities; a particular cultural place in Bengal.

The new-moon observance precedes Sharadiya Navaratri. In Bengal it is closely associated with the approach of Durga Puja. Family customs of remembrance vary.

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Sunday, 11 October 2026 · Sharadiya Navaratri begins

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Pratipad h. 21-32
Nakshatra: Chitra h. 22-33
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vaidhriti h. 21-06
Karana: Kinstughna h. 9-22 then Bava h. 21-32

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What this day represents

Sharadiya Navaratri begins

Hindu traditions across regions; local calendars and customs differ.

Nine nights honour Devi in different forms. Reading, music, prayer and community gathering are possible ways to take part. Fasting is not a requirement for using this guide.

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Monday, 12 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Dvitiya h. 22-14
Nakshatra: Svati h. 23-52
Yoga · calendar quantity: Viskumbha h. 20-32
Karana: Balava h. 9-49 then Kaulava h. 22-14

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Tritiya h. 23-28
Nakshatra: Visakha h. 25-43
Yoga · calendar quantity: Priti h. 20-24
Karana: Taitila h. 10-47 then Gara h. 23-28

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Chaturthi h. 25-14
Nakshatra: Anuradha h. 28-03
Yoga · calendar quantity: Ayusman h. 20-39
Karana: Vanij h. 12-17 then Vishti h. 25-14

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Thursday, 15 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Panchami h. 27-26
Nakshatra: Jyestha ahoratra
Yoga · calendar quantity: Saubhagya h. 21-15
Karana: Bava h. 14-17 then Balava h. 27-26

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Friday, 16 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Shashthi h. 29-55
Nakshatra: Jyestha h. 6-48
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sobhana h. 22-06
Karana: Kaulava h. 16-39 then Taitila h. 29-55

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Saturday, 17 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Saptami ahoratra
Nakshatra: Mula h. 9-47
Yoga · calendar quantity: Atiganda h. 23-03
Karana: Gara h. 19-12

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Sunday, 18 October 2026 · Durga Puja: Saptami

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Saptami h. 8-29
Nakshatra: Purvashadha h. 12-49
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sukarma h. 23-56
Karana: Vanij h. 8-29 then Vishti h. 21-43

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What this day represents

Durga Puja: Saptami

Hindu communities; regional scope is part of the date.

Saptami is part of the main Durga Puja sequence in Bengal. At Belur Math the worship includes the Navapatrika; other communities have their own forms.

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Monday, 19 October 2026 · Mahashtami & Ayudha Puja

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Ashtami h. 10-52
Nakshatra: Uttarashadha h. 15-39
Yoga · calendar quantity: Dhriti h. 24-35
Karana: Bava h. 10-52 then Balava h. 23-56

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Mahashtami & Ayudha Puja

Hindu communities; regional scope is part of the date.

Mahashtami honours Devi. Ayudha Puja honours implements of work in several southern traditions: care for one’s tools can accompany gratitude for useful skill.

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Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Navami h. 12-51
Nakshatra: Sravana h. 18-02
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sula h. 24-50
Karana: Kaulava h. 12-51 then Taitila h. 25-37

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Dussehra / Vijayadashami

Hindu communities; regional scope is part of the date.

Many communities mark Rama’s victory over Ravana; others centre Devi or local deities. The IMD table also places Bengal’s Mahanavami on this date.

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Vijayadashami: Bengal & Kerala

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Dasami h. 14-12
Nakshatra: Dhanistha h. 19-48
Yoga · calendar quantity: Ganda h. 24-33
Karana: Gara h. 14-12 then Vanij h. 26-27

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Vijayadashami: Bengal & Kerala

Hindu communities; regional scope is part of the date.

In Bengal, Dashami brings the farewell and immersion at the close of Durga Puja. In Kerala, Vidyarambham introduces children to letters with an elder’s guidance. This regional IMD date is separate from the 20 October Dussehra entry.

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Thursday, 22 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Ekadasi h. 14-49
Nakshatra: Satabhisaj h. 20-49
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vriddhi h. 23-40
Karana: Vishti h. 14-49 then Bava h. 26-49

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Friday, 23 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Dvadasi h. 14-36
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada h. 21-03
Yoga · calendar quantity: Dhruva h. 22-09
Karana: Balava h. 14-36 then Kaulava h. 26-13

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Saturday, 24 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Trayodasi h. 13-37
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada h. 20-32
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vyaghata h. 20-01
Karana: Taitila h. 13-37 then Gara h. 24-52

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Sunday, 25 October 2026 · Kojagori Lakshmi Puja

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Chaturdasi h. 11-57
Nakshatra: Revati h. 19-22
Yoga · calendar quantity: Harshana h. 17-22
Karana: Vanij h. 11-57 then Vishti h. 22-53

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Kojagori Lakshmi Puja

Bengali Hindu traditions.

The IMD table names this Lakshmi Puja observance for Bengal. It is distinct from Lakshmi worship during Diwali.

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Monday, 26 October 2026 · Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Sukla) Purnima h. 9-42
Nakshatra: Asvini h. 17-41
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vajra h. 14-17
Karana: Bava h. 9-42 then Balava h. 20-24

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Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti

Hindu communities and readers of the Ramayana.

Remember Maharshi Valmiki and the Ramayana tradition. Read a passage and consider how a character’s choice affects others.

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Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Pratipad h. 7-02 then Dvitiya h. 28-07
Nakshatra: Bharani h. 15-39
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddhi (Asrik) h. 10-53
Karana: Kaulava h. 7-02, Taitila h. 17-36 then Gara h. 28-07

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Wednesday, 28 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Tritiya h. 25-07
Nakshatra: Krittika h. 13-26
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vyatipata h. 7-19 then Variyan h. 27-41
Karana: Vanij h. 14-37 then Vishti h. 25-07

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Thursday, 29 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Chaturthi h. 22-11
Nakshatra: Rohini h. 11-12
Yoga · calendar quantity: Parigha h. 24-06
Karana: Bava h. 11-38 then Balava h. 22-11

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Friday, 30 October 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Panchami h. 19-26
Nakshatra: Mrigasiras h. 9-05
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siva h. 20-42
Karana: Kaulava h. 8-46 then Taitila h. 19-26

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Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Sardar Patel Jayanti

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Shashthi h. 16-58
Nakshatra: Ardra h. 7-12 then Punarvasu h. 29-40
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddha h. 17-32
Karana: Gara h. 6-09, Vanij h. 16-58 then Vishti h. 27-52

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Sardar Patel Jayanti

Civic commemoration; listed Gujarat state-office holiday.

Patel’s birth anniversary is an opportunity to study the integration of princely states and the decisions of independent India’s first leaders.

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