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November 2026: panchang & observances

Read each published daily entry and the selected festival explanations for November 2026.

Sunday, 01 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Saptami h. 14-52
Nakshatra: Pushya h. 28-31
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sadhya h. 14-40
Karana: Bava h. 14-52 then Balava h. 25-59

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 80

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Office holidays

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Monday, 02 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Ashtami h. 13-11
Nakshatra: Aslesha h. 27-47
Yoga · calendar quantity: Subha h. 12-07
Karana: Kaulava h. 13-11 then Taitila h. 24-30

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 80

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Office holidays

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Tuesday, 03 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Navami h. 11-55
Nakshatra: Magha h. 27-27
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sukla (Sukra) h. 9-54
Karana: Gara h. 11-55 then Vanij h. 23-26

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 80

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Office holidays

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Wednesday, 04 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Dasami h. 11-04
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni h. 27-30
Yoga · calendar quantity: Brahma h. 8-01
Karana: Vishti h. 11-04 then Bava h. 22-47

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 80

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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Thursday, 05 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Ekadasi h. 10-36
Nakshatra: Uttara Phalguni h. 27-56
Yoga · calendar quantity: Indra h. 6-27 then Vaidhriti h. 29-10
Karana: Balava h. 10-36 then Kaulava h. 22-31

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 80

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Friday, 06 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Dvadasi h. 10-31
Nakshatra: Hasta h. 28-44
Yoga · calendar quantity: Viskumbha h. 28-10
Karana: Taitila h. 10-31 then Gara h. 22-37

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 81

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Saturday, 07 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Trayodasi h. 10-48
Nakshatra: Chitra h. 29-53
Yoga · calendar quantity: Priti h. 27-28
Karana: Vanij h. 10-48 then Vishti h. 23-06

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 81

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Sunday, 08 November 2026 · Diwali, Kali Puja & Naraka Chaturdashi

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Chaturdasi h. 11-28
Nakshatra: Svati ahoratra
Yoga · calendar quantity: Ayusman h. 27-03
Karana: Sakuni h. 11-28 then Chatuspada h. 23-57

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 81

What this day represents

Diwali, Kali Puja & Naraka Chaturdashi

Hindu communities; related traditions and names vary by region.

This date gathers different regional observances. Lamps and family gatherings are familiar parts of Diwali; Bengali traditions may centre Kali Puja. Choose celebrations considerate of neighbours and animals.

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Office holidays

Maharashtra state-government office holiday · Notification

Monday, 09 November 2026 · Govardhan Puja & Bali Puja: IMD date

Tithi · lunar day: (Asvina Krishna) Amavasya h. 12-32
Nakshatra: Svati h. 7-24
Yoga · calendar quantity: Saubhagya h. 26-57
Karana: Naga h. 12-32 then Kinstughna h. 25-13

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 81

What this day represents

Govardhan Puja & Bali Puja: IMD date

Hindu traditions; confirm your community’s observance locally.

The Rashtriya Panchang lists these observances on 9 November. Maharashtra’s notified Bali Pratipada office holiday is 10 November; the two labels describe different calendar uses.

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Tuesday, 10 November 2026 · Kartika Shukladi / Gujarati New Year

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Pratipad h. 14-01
Nakshatra: Visakha h. 9-20
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sobhana h. 27-10
Karana: Bava h. 14-01 then Balava h. 26-54

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 81

What this day represents

Kartika Shukladi / Gujarati New Year

Gujarati communities; Maharashtra lists Bali Pratipada as an office holiday today.

A new Vikram Samvat year begins in the Gujarati calendar tradition. Family visits and fresh beginnings are ways to mark the day.

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Maharashtra state-government office holiday · Notification
Gujarat state-government office holiday · Notification

Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Bhai Duj / Bhai Bij

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Dvitiya h. 15-54
Nakshatra: Anuradha h. 11-38
Yoga · calendar quantity: Atiganda h. 27-41
Karana: Kaulava h. 15-54 then Taitila h. 28-59

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 82

What this day represents

Bhai Duj / Bhai Bij

Hindu communities; Bhai Bij is the Gujarat holiday name.

The day honours the bond between siblings. Customs differ between families, and a thoughtful visit or message can be meaningful.

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Office holidays

Gujarat state-government office holiday · Notification

Thursday, 12 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Tritiya h. 18-10
Nakshatra: Jyestha h. 14-19
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sukarma h. 28-27
Karana: Gara h. 18-10

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 82

What this day represents

No festival has been added to this selected collection for this date. You can still explore the daily panchang, a verse or a lesson.

Office holidays

No Maharashtra/Gujarat office holiday is listed here for this date. This is not a check of school, bank or employer calendars.

Friday, 13 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Chaturthi h. 20-43
Nakshatra: Mula h. 17-17
Yoga · calendar quantity: Dhriti h. 29-23
Karana: Vanij h. 7-25 then Vishti h. 20-43

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 82

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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Saturday, 14 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Panchami h. 23-25
Nakshatra: Purvashadha h. 20-25
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sula ahoratra
Karana: Bava h. 10-04 then Balava h. 23-25

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 82

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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Sunday, 15 November 2026 · Chhath: Shashthi

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Shashthi h. 26-02
Nakshatra: Uttarashadha h. 23-29
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sula h. 6-23
Karana: Kaulava h. 12-45 then Taitila h. 26-02

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 82

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Chhath: Shashthi

Especially Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and their communities elsewhere.

Chhath centres reverence for the Sun. This entry marks the Shashthi date; the observance extends over several days. Respect local arrangements near water.

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Monday, 16 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Saptami h. 28-20
Nakshatra: Sravana h. 26-17
Yoga · calendar quantity: Ganda h. 7-17
Karana: Gara h. 15-14 then Vanij h. 28-20

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 83

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Ashtami h. 30-06
Nakshatra: Dhanistha h. 28-35
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vriddhi h. 7-54
Karana: Vishti h. 17-18 then Bava h. 30-06

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 83

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Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Navami ahoratra
Nakshatra: Satabhisaj h. 30-11
Yoga · calendar quantity: Dhruva h. 8-06
Karana: Balava h. 18-42

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 83

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Thursday, 19 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Navami h. 7-07
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada ahoratra
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vyaghata h. 7-43
Karana: Kaulava h. 7-07 then Taitila h. 19-18

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 83

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Office holidays

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Friday, 20 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Dasami h. 7-16
Nakshatra: Purva Bhadrapada h. 6-57
Yoga · calendar quantity: Harshana h. 6-40 then Vajra h. 28-56
Karana: Gara h. 7-16 then Vanij h. 19-01

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 83

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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Saturday, 21 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Ekadasi h. 6-32 then Dvadasi h. 28-57
Nakshatra: Uttara Bhadrapada h. 6-51 then Revati h. 29-55
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddhi (Asrik) h. 26-31
Karana: Vishti h. 6-32, Bava h. 17-50 then Balava h. 28-57

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 84

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Office holidays

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Sunday, 22 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Trayodasi h. 26-38
Nakshatra: Asvini h. 28-16
Yoga · calendar quantity: Vyatipata h. 23-30
Karana: Kaulava h. 15-52 then Taitila h. 26-38

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 86

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Monday, 23 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Chaturdasi h. 23-43
Nakshatra: Bharani h. 26-02
Yoga · calendar quantity: Variyan h. 19-59
Karana: Gara h. 13-14 then Vanij h. 23-43

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 86

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Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · Guru Nanak Jayanti

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Sukla) Purnima h. 20-24
Nakshatra: Krittika h. 23-25
Yoga · calendar quantity: Parigha h. 16-06
Karana: Vishti h. 10-06 then Bava h. 20-24

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 86

What this day represents

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Sikh communities and others joining respectfully.

Remember the first Sikh Guru through learning, congregational worship and service. Visitors to a gurdwara can follow its guidance for respectful participation.

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Maharashtra state-government office holiday · Notification
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Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Pratipad h. 16-51
Nakshatra: Rohini h. 20-36
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siva h. 12-00
Karana: Balava h. 6-38, Kaulava h. 16-51 then Taitila h. 27-03

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 86

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Thursday, 26 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Dvitiya h. 13-16
Nakshatra: Mrigasiras h. 17-47
Yoga · calendar quantity: Siddha h. 7-50 then Sadhya h. 27-45
Karana: Gara h. 13-16 then Vanij h. 23-31

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 87

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Friday, 27 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Tritiya h. 9-49
Nakshatra: Ardra h. 15-09
Yoga · calendar quantity: Subha h. 23-52
Karana: Vishti h. 9-49 then Bava h. 20-12

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 87

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Saturday, 28 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Chaturthi h. 6-40 then Panchami h. 27-58
Nakshatra: Punarvasu h. 12-51
Yoga · calendar quantity: Sukla (Sukra) h. 20-18
Karana: Balava h. 6-40, Kaulava h. 17-16 then Taitila h. 27-58

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 87

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Sunday, 29 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Shashthi h. 25-47
Nakshatra: Pushya h. 11-00
Yoga · calendar quantity: Brahma h. 17-09
Karana: Gara h. 14-48 then Vanij h. 25-47

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 87

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Monday, 30 November 2026

Tithi · lunar day: (Kartika Krishna) Saptami h. 24-12
Nakshatra: Aslesha h. 9-43
Yoga · calendar quantity: Indra h. 14-28
Karana: Vishti h. 12-55 then Bava h. 24-12

IMD Rashtriya Panchang 1948 Saka · PDF page 87

What this day represents

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Office holidays

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