Festival

Skanda Shasti Vratam 2026 dates for every month, with tithi timings, the six-day Kanda Sashti fast, Soorasamharam on 15 November, and safe fasting rules.

The Karthika Masam start date in 2026 is 10 November and the end date is 8 December, not October. An extra lunar month shifted the calendar.

Karthika Masam 2026 dates for Andhra Pradesh: 10 November to 8 December. Every Somavaram, Nagula Chavithi, Tulasi Kalyanam and Pournami date, verified.

Kedara Gowri Vratham 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November, the Deepavali Amavasya. Here are the verified date, the 21-day start, pooja vidhi and fasting rules.

Navratri Saraswati Puja date 2026 runs 16 to 19 October, with 17 October as the main day. Full four-day schedule, temple differences and home procedure.

Ayudha Pooja 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October, not 20 October as some calendars claim. Get the verified date, tithi window, items list and full procedure.

Mysore Dasara 2026 runs 11-21 October, with the Jamboo Savari on the final day. Confirmed dates, gold card prices, free viewing spots and travel tips.

Maha Bharani Shraddha 2026 falls on Tuesday, 29 September. Here is the correct tithi, the aparahna muhurat window, and why some calendars list 30 September.

Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October. Here are the verified tithi timings, the correct afternoon shraddha window, and what to do if you miss it.

The complete Durga Pooja Vidhanam in Telugu for Navaratri 2026: sixteen puja steps, samagri list, nine-day calendar, fasting rules and a printable PDF.