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Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August: Tithi, Vrat & Hindu Festivals

The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August month is one of the most important and festival-rich periods in the Hindu calendar. August 2026 includes major observances such as Nag Panchami, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Raksha Bandhan, and multiple Sankashti and Ekadashi vrats. The month mainly falls under Shravana, which is considered highly sacred for devotion, fasting, and worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi.

Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August

This page provides complete tithi-wise vrat and festival details as per the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 for August.

August 2026 Hindu Month Overview

August 2026 begins in Ashadha Krishna Paksha and later enters the holy Shravana month. Shravana is associated with spiritual discipline, purity, and devotion. Many important Lakshmi, Shiva, and family-oriented festivals are observed during this period. Following the Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August month helps devotees observe rituals on correct dates.

Important Vrat and Festivals in August 2026

Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August 2026 Calendar with Festivals & Vrat Table – August 2026 Auspicious Days

DateDayFestival / VratTithi
2 August 2026SundaySankashti ChaturthiShravan Krishna Chaturthi
9 August 2026SundayKamika EkadashiShravan Krishna Ekadashi
10 August 2026MondayPradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha)Shravan Krishna Trayodashi
11 August 2026TuesdayMasik ShivaratriShravan Krishna Chaturdashi
12 August 2026WednesdayShravan AmavasyaShravan Amavasya
15 August 2026SaturdayIndependence DayShravan Shukla Tritiya
17 August 2026MondayRaksha BandhanShravan Shukla Panchami
23 August 2026SundayShravan Putrada EkadashiShravan Shukla Ekadashi
26 August 2026WednesdayOnam / ThiruvonamShravan Shukla Chaturdashi
28 August 2026FridayRaksha Bandhan, Shravan Purnima VratShravan Shukla Purnima
31 August 2026MondaySankashti Chaturthi, Kajari TritiyaBhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi

Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha in August 2026

According to the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August, the month begins with Ashadha Krishna Paksha and later enters the auspicious Shravana Shukla Paksha, one of the holiest periods in the Hindu calendar. During these two Pakshas, devotees observe several important vrats, festivals and religious ceremonies.

Krishna Paksha in August 2026

Krishna Paksha: 27 July 2026 – 12 August 2026

Krishna Paksha concludes on Shravana Amavasya, which falls on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.

  • Amavasya Begins: 1:52 AM on 12 August 2026
  • Amavasya Ends: 11:06 PM on 12 August 2026

Important festivals and vrats observed during Krishna Paksha include: August Festival 2026

DateFestival / Vrat
2 August 2026Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
5 August 2026Kalashtami
6 August 2026Masik Krishna Janmashtami
7 August 2026Masik Karthigai
9 August 2026Kamika Ekadashi
10 August 2026Soma Pradosh Vrat
11 August 2026Sawan Shivaratri (Masik Shivaratri)
12 August 2026Shravana Amavasya, Surya Grahan & Agastya Arghya

Krishna Paksha is considered an ideal period for meditation, fasting, charity, Lord Shiva worship, and spiritual practices.

Shukla Paksha in August 2026

Shukla Paksha: 13 August 2026 tithi to 28 August 2026 tithi

Shukla Paksha begins after the completion of Shravana Amavasya and ends on Shravana Purnima.

  • Purnima Begins: 9:08 AM on 27 August 2026
  • Purnima Ends: 9:48 AM on 28 August 2026

Major festivals celebrated during Shukla Paksha include: August Festival 2026

DateFestival / Vrat
15 August 2026Hariyali Teej
17 August 2026Nag Panchami & Simha Sankranti
20 August 2026Masik Durgashtami
23 August 2026Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
24 August 2026Vaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
25 August 2026Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
26 August 2026Onam
27 August 2026Shri Satyanarayana Vrat
28 August 2026Raksha Bandhan, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Gayatri Jayanti, Narali Purnima, Shravana Purnima & Chandra Grahan

Shukla Paksha is regarded as one of the most auspicious periods of the Shravana month, making it an ideal time for Lakshmi Puja, Satyanarayana Vrat, Vishnu worship, Raksha Bandhan celebrations, and family rituals.

Trayodashi August 2026 tithi

In August 2026, Trayodashi Tithi occurs twice. Krishna Paksha Trayodashi begins on August 10 at 8:01 AM and ends on August 11 at 4:54 AM. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi begins on August 25 at 6:21 AM and ends on August 26 at 7:59 AM.

Mahalaxmi Panchang August 2026 Nakshatra with Tithi

The Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August features important Nakshatras including Ashwini, Bharani, Krittika, Rohini, Mrigashirsha, Pushya, Magha, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Shravana, Dhanishtha, and Revati.

DateTithi / NakshatraSunrise
1 August 2026Tritiya (Krishna) – Shatabhisha06:01 AM
2 August 2026Chaturthi (Krishna) – Purva Bhadrapada06:02 AM
5 August 2026Saptami (Krishna) – Ashwini06:05 AM
9 August 2026Ekadashi (Krishna) – Mrigashirsha06:09 AM
12 August 2026Amavasya – Pushya06:12 AM
15 August 2026Tritiya (Shukla) – Purva Phalguni06:15 AM
15 August 2026Hariyali Teej06:15 AM
17 August 2026Panchami (Shukla) – Hasta06:17 AM
23 August 2026Ekadashi (Shukla) – Moola06:22 AM
27 August 2026Purnima – Dhanishta06:05 AM
31 August 2026Chaturthi (Krishna) – Revati06:09 AM

August 2026 Tithi Calendar – Shravan 2026 Hindu Calendar

DateTithiPakshaMajor Events
1 August 2026 TithiKrishna TritiyaKrishna PakshaNo major festival
2 August 2026 TithiKrishna ChaturthiKrishna PakshaGajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
3 August 2026 TithiKrishna PanchamiKrishna PakshaDaily Panchang
4 August 2026 TithiKrishna ShashthiKrishna PakshaDaily Panchang
5 August 2026 TithiKrishna SaptamiKrishna PakshaKalashtami
6 August 2026 TithiKrishna AshtamiKrishna PakshaMasik Krishna Janmashtami
7 August 2026 TithiKrishna NavamiKrishna PakshaMasik Karthigai
8 August 2026 TithiKrishna DashamiKrishna PakshaDaily Panchang
9 August 2026 TithiKrishna EkadashiKrishna PakshaKamika Ekadashi
10 August 2026 TithiKrishna DwadashiKrishna PakshaSoma Pradosh Vrat
11 August 2026 TithiKrishna ChaturdashiKrishna PakshaSawan Shivaratri
12 August 2026 TithiAmavasyaKrishna PakshaSurya Grahan, Agastya Arghya
13 August 2026 TithiShukla PratipadaShukla PakshaChandra Darshan
14 August 2026 TithiShukla DwitiyaShukla PakshaDaily Panchang
15 August 2026 TithiShukla TritiyaShukla PakshaHariyali Teej
16 August 2026 TithiShukla ChaturthiShukla PakshaDaily Panchang
17 August 2026 TithiShukla PanchamiShukla PakshaNag Panchami, Simha Sankranti
18 August 2026 TithiShukla ShashthiShukla PakshaSkanda Shashthi
19 August 2026 TithiShukla SaptamiShukla PakshaDaily Panchang
20 August 2026 TithiShukla AshtamiShukla PakshaMasik Durgashtami
21 August 2026 TithiShukla NavamiShukla PakshaDaily Panchang
22 August 2026 TithiShukla DashamiShukla PakshaDaily Panchang
23 August 2026 TithiShukla EkadashiShukla PakshaShravana Putrada Ekadashi
24 August 2026 TithiShukla DwadashiShukla PakshaVaishnava Putrada Ekadashi
25 August 2026 TithiShukla TrayodashiShukla PakshaBhauma Pradosh Vrat
26 August 2026 TithiShukla ChaturdashiShukla PakshaOnam
27 August 2026 TithiPurnimaShukla PakshaShri Satyanarayana Vrat
28 August 2026 TithiPurnimaShukla PakshaRaksha Bandhan, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Narali Purnima, Gayatri Jayanti
29 August 2026 TithiKrishna PratipadaKrishna PakshaBeginning of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha
30 August 2026 TithiKrishna DwitiyaKrishna PakshaDaily Panchang
31 August 2026 TithiKrishna Tritiya / ChaturthiKrishna PakshaKajari Teej, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi

August 2026 Hindu Calendar Daily Panchang – Tithi, Paksha, Sunrise & Sunset

DateTithiPakshaSunriseSunsetMajor Festival
1 August 2026Krishna TritiyaKrishna Paksha06:12 AM07:10 PM—
2 August 2026Krishna ChaturthiKrishna Paksha06:12 AM07:09 PMGajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
3 August 2026Krishna PanchamiKrishna Paksha06:13 AM07:09 PM—
4 August 2026Krishna ShashthiKrishna Paksha06:13 AM07:08 PM—
5 August 2026Krishna SaptamiKrishna Paksha06:13 AM07:08 PMKalashtami
6 August 2026Krishna AshtamiKrishna Paksha06:14 AM07:07 PMMasik Krishna Janmashtami
7 August 2026Krishna NavamiKrishna Paksha06:14 AM07:07 PMMasik Karthigai
8 August 2026Krishna DashamiKrishna Paksha06:14 AM07:06 PM—
9 August 2026Krishna EkadashiKrishna Paksha06:15 AM07:05 PMKamika Ekadashi
10 August 2026Krishna DwadashiKrishna Paksha06:15 AM07:05 PMSoma Pradosh Vrat
11 August 2026Krishna ChaturdashiKrishna Paksha06:15 AM07:04 PMSawan Shivaratri (Masik Shivaratri)
12 August 2026AmavasyaKrishna Paksha06:15 AM07:04 PMSurya Grahan, Agastya Arghya
13 August 2026Shukla PratipadaShukla Paksha06:16 AM07:03 PMChandra Darshan
14 August 2026Shukla DwitiyaShukla Paksha06:16 AM07:02 PM—
15 August 2026Shukla TritiyaShukla Paksha06:16 AM07:02 PMHariyali Teej, Independence Day
16 August 2026Shukla ChaturthiShukla Paksha06:16 AM07:01 PM—
17 August 2026Shukla PanchamiShukla Paksha06:17 AM07:00 PMNag Panchami, Simha Sankranti
18 August 2026Shukla ShashthiShukla Paksha06:17 AM07:00 PMSkanda Shashthi
19 August 2026Shukla SaptamiShukla Paksha06:17 AM06:59 PM—
20 August 2026Shukla AshtamiShukla Paksha06:17 AM06:58 PMMasik Durgashtami
21 August 2026Shukla NavamiShukla Paksha06:18 AM06:58 PM—
22 August 2026Shukla DashamiShukla Paksha06:18 AM06:57 PM—
23 August 2026Shukla EkadashiShukla Paksha06:18 AM06:56 PMShravana Putrada Ekadashi
24 August 2026Shukla DwadashiShukla Paksha06:18 AM06:55 PMVaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
25 August 2026Shukla TrayodashiShukla Paksha06:19 AM06:55 PMBhauma Pradosh Vrat
26 August 2026Shukla ChaturdashiShukla Paksha06:19 AM06:54 PMOnam
27 August 2026PurnimaShukla Paksha06:19 AM06:53 PMShri Satyanarayana Vrat
28 August 2026PurnimaShukla Paksha06:19 AM06:52 PMRaksha Bandhan, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Narali Purnima, Gayatri Jayanti, Chandra Grahan
29 August 2026Krishna PratipadaKrishna Paksha06:19 AM06:51 PM—
30 August 2026Krishna DwitiyaKrishna Paksha06:20 AM06:50 PM—
31 August 2026Krishna Tritiya / Chaturthi*Krishna Paksha06:20 AM06:50 PMKajari Teej, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi

Note: On 31 August 2026, Krishna Tritiya transitions to Krishna Chaturthi, so both Kajari Teej and Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi are observed according to the Panchang. This daily table is excellent for targeting searches such as 1 August 2026 Tithi, 2 August 2026 Panchang, 12 August 2026 Amavasya, 17 August 2026 Nag Panchami, 23 August 2026 Ekadashi, and 28 August 2026 Raksha Bandhan.

August 2026 Amavasya

Shravana Amavasya falls on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, according to the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August. It is an auspicious day for Pitru Tarpan, charity, fasting, and ancestor rituals.

  • Date: 12 August 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Tithi: Shravana Krishna Amavasya
  • Begins: 1:52 AM, 12 August 2026
  • Ends: 11:06 PM, 12 August 2026

A Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) also occurs on this Amavasya.

August 2026 Purnima

Shravana Purnima falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. The day is celebrated with Raksha Bandhan, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Narali Purnima, and Gayatri Jayanti.

  • Date: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
  • Tithi: Shravana Shukla Purnima
  • Begins: 9:08 AM, 27 August 2026
  • Ends: 9:48 AM, 28 August 2026

A Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) also occurs on Shravana Purnima, making it one of the most significant days in the August 2026 Hindu Calendar.

Sankashti Chaturthi

Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on August 2, 2026, during Ashadha Krishna Chaturthi. Devotees observe fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesha and break the fast after moonrise to seek success, wisdom, and obstacle-free life.

Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi falls on August 9, 2026, during Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to remove sins and bring spiritual merit through fasting and Vishnu worship.

Surya Grahan

A total solar eclipse occurs on August 12, 2026, during Amavasya. Devotees follow grahan rules such as avoiding food intake during the eclipse and performing purification rituals after its completion.

Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami is celebrated on August 17, 2026, during Shravana Shukla Panchami. Devotees worship serpents and seek protection, fertility, and relief from doshas associated with snakes.

Simha Sankranti

Simha Sankranti occurs on August 17, 2026, marking the Sun’s transit from Karka to Simha rashi. This day is important for Surya worship, charity, and spiritual observance.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is observed on August 23, 2026, during Shravana Shukla Ekadashi. Vaishnava Putrada Ekadashi is observed on August 24, 2026. This vrat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed for progeny, family happiness, and spiritual blessings.

Varad Lakshmi Vrat

Varad Lakshmi Vrat is observed on August 28, 2026, the Friday before Shravana Purnima. Married women observe this vrat for prosperity, wealth, and family well-being by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.

Raksha Bandhan and Narali Purnima

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on August 28, 2026, during Shravana Shukla Purnima. It symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters. Narali Purnima is observed on the same day, especially in coastal regions, marking gratitude towards the sea.

Chandra Grahan

A partial lunar eclipse occurs on August 28, 2026, during Purnima. Devotees observe traditional eclipse rituals and purification practices.

Sankashti Chaturthi

Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on August 31, 2026, during Shravana Krishna Chaturthi. This vrat is dedicated to Lord Ganesha for protection and strength.

Why Follow Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August Month

The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August month provides trusted and accurate Hindu calendar details. It helps devotees observe Shravana vrats, Lakshmi puja, Raksha Bandhan, and eclipse rituals according to correct tithi.

Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 PDF Download

Devotees can refer to the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 PDF for a printable month-wise Hindu calendar including tithi, vrat, and festival details.

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FAQ

Q1: What are the major festivals in the Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August?

August 2026 is filled with auspicious occasions such as Raksha Bandhan, Varad Lakshmi Vrat, Nag Panchami, Shravana month vrats, and Ekadashi. The Mahalaxmi Calendar provides accurate tithi-based dates for all rituals and festivals.

Q2: When is Raksha Bandhan in August 2026 as per Mahalaxmi Calendar?

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Shravan Purnima. The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August lists the exact tithi and muhurat to perform Rakhi rituals at the most auspicious time.

Q3: What is the significance of Shravana Vrat in August 2026?

Shravana Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered highly sacred. Devotees observe fasts on Mondays (Shravan Somvar) and perform special pujas following the dates mentioned in the Mahalaxmi Calendar.

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