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The Hindu Calendar for 2026 (Vikram Samvat 2082–2083) follows the traditional lunar–solar Panchang system, where festivals are determined using the movement of both the Moon (tithis) and the Sun (transits/sankranti). Therefore, festivals such as Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya shift each year according to planetary motion.

This comprehensive guide provides:

* Month-wise Hindu festivals

* Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya

* Major pujas, jayantis, and spiritual observances

* Sankranti (solar transits)

* Significant regional celebrations

* Auspicious days for spiritual practices and charity

All dates are based on India Standard Time (IST) and aligned with New Delhi Panchang.

JANUARY 2026 – Pausha / Magha

January begins with major spiritual days like Makar Sankranti, Pausha Purnima and Basant Panchami.

* January 1, Thursday – Shukla PradoshAuspicious for Shiva puja during evening twilight.

* January 3, Saturday – Pausha PurnimaSacred bathing day, charity, and Bhagavat Saptah reading.

* January 6, Tuesday – Sankashti ChaturthiDedicated to Lord Ganesha. Fast is broken after moonrise.

* January 14, Wednesday

* Shattila Ekadashi

* Pongal / Magh Bihu

* Uttarayana Begins

* Makar SankrantiSun enters Capricorn – very auspicious for giving sesame and jaggery.

* January 16, Friday – Krishna PradoshEvening Shiva worship.

* January 18, Sunday – Mauni AmavasyaHighly auspicious for silence (mauna), holy dips, and pitru tarpan.

* January 23, Friday – Basant Panchami / Saraswati PujaExcellent for beginning new studies and creative arts.

* January 25, Sunday – Ratha SaptamiA key Surya festival symbolizing the beginning of spring.

* January 26, Monday – Bhishma Ashtami

* January 29, Thursday – Jaya Ekadashi

* January 30, Friday – Shukla Pradosh

FEBRUARY 2026 – Magha / Phalguna

February is marked by the powerful Mahashivratri and Magha Purnima.

* February 1, Sunday – Magha PurnimaImportant for Ganga Snan and charity.

* February 5, Thursday – Sankashti Chaturthi

* February 13, Friday – Vijaya Ekadashi & Kumbha SankrantiEkadashi for victory and removal of obstacles.

* February 14, Saturday – Krishna Pradosh

* February 15, Sunday – Mahashivratri / Monthly ShivratriOne of the holiest nights of Shiva worship; night vigil and four-prahar puja.

* February 17, Tuesday – Phalguna AmavasyaOccurs near an Annular Solar Eclipse (timings per local Panchang).

* February 27, Friday – Amalaki Ekadashi

* February 28, Saturday – Shukla Pradosh

MARCH 2026 – Phalguna / Chaitra

A vibrant month with Holi, Chaitra Navratri, and Hindu New Year.

* March 3, Tuesday – Holika Dahan & Phalguna PurnimaAlso aligned with a Total Lunar Eclipse.

* March 4, Wednesday – Holi (Rangwali Holi)

* March 6, Friday – Sankashti Chaturthi

* March 15, Sunday – Papmochani Ekadashi; Meena Sankranti

* March 16, Monday – Krishna Pradosh

* March 17, Tuesday – Monthly Shivratri

* March 19, Thursday – Hindu New Year (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada)<