Kalnirnay October 2026 Marathi Calendar (कालनिर्णय ऑक्टोबर २०२६ मराठी)
Panchang Details & Fasting Days for October 2026
Quick Facts: Kalnirnay October 2026
Ashwin & Kartik (Shaka 1948)
Dussehra (Oct 20) & Kojagari Purnima (Oct 25)
Navratri Ghatasthapana, Indira & Papankusha Ekadashi
Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2) & Dussehra (Oct 20) are state holidays
Kalnirnay October 2026 Calendar
View the October 2026 Marathi calendar with festivals and public holidays.
Calendar graphic created by KalnirnayOnline.com from our dataset.
Detailed Panchang for October 2026
According to the traditional Vedic calendar, the month of October 2026 spans the Hindu lunar months of Bhadrapada – Ashwin. These lunar phases determine auspicious planetary movements, daily tithis, and the transition of the Moon through various constellations (Nakshatras) in the Shaka Year Shaka 1948.
| Panchang Element | Details & Timings (October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Shalivahana Shaka Samvat | Shaka 1948 (Krodhana Samvatsara) |
| Vikram Samvat | Vikram Samvat 2083 |
| Hindu Lunar Months | Bhadrapada (ends October 10) & Ashwin (begins October 11) |
| Ayana (Solstice) | Dakshinayan (Southward movement of the Sun) |
| Ritu (Season) | Sharad Ritu (Autumn Season) |
| Shukla Paksha (Waxing Moon) | October 11 to October 25, 2026 |
| Krishna Paksha (Waning Moon) | October 1 to October 10, and October 26 to October 31, 2026 |
| Solar Transit (Sankranti) | Sun transits into Libra (Tula Rashi) on October 17, 2026 (Tula Sankranti) |
Festivals & Public Holidays in October 2026
The list of major festivals, fasts, and public holidays observed in October 2026 is detailed in the table below:
| Date | Festival / Holiday Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 |
Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti महात्मा गांधी जयंती |
Public Holiday |
| October 6, 2026 |
Indira Ekadashi इंदिरा एकादशी |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 10, 2026 |
Sarvapitri Amavasya / Bhadrapada Amavasya सर्वपित्री अमावस्या / भाद्रपद अमावस्या |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 11, 2026 |
Ashwin Month Begins / Ghatasthapana अश्विन मासारंभ / घटस्थापना Muhurat: Ghatasthapana: 06:20 AM to 10:15 AM |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 16, 2026 |
Saraswati Avahan सरस्वती आवाहन |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 17, 2026 |
Saraswati Puja सरस्वती पूजन |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 19, 2026 |
Durga Ashtami / Maha Navami दुर्गा अष्टमी / महानवमी |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 20, 2026 |
Dussehra / Vijayadashami दसरा / विजयादशमी Muhurat: Shastra Puja / Vijay Muhurat: 01:59 PM to 02:45 PM |
Public Holiday |
| October 22, 2026 |
Papankusha Ekadashi पापांकुशा एकादशी |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 25, 2026 |
Kojagari Purnima कोजागरी पौर्णिमा (शरद पौर्णिमा) |
Festival / Fasting |
| October 29, 2026 |
Karwa Chauth / Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi करवा चौथ / वक्रतुंड संकष्टी चतुर्थी |
Festival / Fasting |
Shubh Vivah Marriage Dates in October 2026
Auspicious marriage dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Vastu Shanti Housewarming Dates in October 2026
Auspicious Griha Pravesh dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Kalnirnay October 2026 Marathi Calendar & Panchang Overview (ऑगस्ट २०२६ कालनिर्णय मराठी कॅलेंडर आणि पंचांग)
According to the Kalnirnay Marathi Calendar, October 2026 bridges the lunar months of Bhadrapada and Ashwin (Shaka Year 1948 – Krodhana Samvatsara). Ashwin Maas represents a period of powerful spiritual cleaning and harvest festivals, transitioning into Ashwin Maas after the Amavasya on October 10.
Navratri Ghatasthapana, Dussehra & Kojagari Purnima in Maharashtra (नवरात्री घटस्थापना, दसरा आणि कोजागरी पौर्णिमा)
October 2026 is one of the most culturally active periods of the year, featuring Ashwin Navratri Ghatasthapana on Sunday, October 11, Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on Tuesday, October 20, and Kojagari Purnima on Sunday, October 25. Navratri begins with the ceremonial installation of the sacred pot (Ghatasthapana) in households and temples. Dussehra represents the triumph of good over evil, celebrated in Maharashtra by exchanging “Apta” leaves (symbolizing gold) and performing Shastra Puja during the Vijay Muhurat window. Kojagari Purnima is observed with a night-long vigil where family members drink sweetened Masala milk under the full moon to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
Key Vrats, Holidays & Chaturmas Status in October 2026 (ऑक्टोबर २०२६ मधील महत्त्वाचे व्रत आणि सण)
Fasting observances this month include Indira Ekadashi on October 6, Papankusha Ekadashi on October 22, and Karwa Chauth on October 29. Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 and Dussehra on October 20 are observed as public holidays. Since Chaturmas restrictions are active throughout the month, no auspicious dates are available for marriages (Shubh Vivah) or housewarmings (Vastu Shanti). Devotees are encouraged to check daily Panchang, sunrise, and sunset timings on our interactive calendar above before scheduling family pujas.