The Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August Kannada edition brings together everything a devotee, priest, or traditional household needs for accurate day-to-day planning — tithi, nakshatra, sunrise-sunset timings, and every major vrat, festival, and grahan (eclipse) falling in the month. August is one of the most spiritually significant months in the Kannada Panchang, packed with Shravana Masa observances, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Varalakshmi Vratam, Onam, and a rare double-eclipse occurrence. This article walks through the entire Kannada calendar August 2026, month at a glance, so you can plan your pujas, vrats, and auspicious muhurats without missing a single date.
Why the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar Matters for Kannada Households
The Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar is one of the most trusted traditional Panchang publications followed across Karnataka. It is used to determine:
- Daily tithi (lunar day) and nakshatra (star constellation)
- Sunrise and sunset timings for accurate puja muhurat
- Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Sankashti Chaturthi, and Amavasya/Purnima dates
- Major festivals like Nag Panchami, Varalakshmi Vratam, and Raksha Bandhan
- Grahan (solar and lunar eclipse) dates with sutak timing relevance
- Sankranti and seasonal transits of the Sun
For Kannadigas, especially those following Shravana Masa rituals, August is the busiest festival month of the year — making the Shri Mahalaxmi calendar 2026 August Kannada edition an essential household reference.
August 2026 Kannada Calendar — Festival & Vrat Highlights at a Glance
| Festival / Vrat | Date (2026) | Day | Tithi / Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agastya Arghya | August 1 | Saturday | Based on astronomical calculation |
| Kamika Ekadashi | August 9 | Sunday | Ashadha, Krishna Ekadashi |
| Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse – Purna) | August 12 | Wednesday | Occurs during Amavasya |
| Hariyali Teej | August 15 | Saturday | Shravana, Shukla Tadige |
| Nag Panchami | August 17 | Monday | Shravana, Shukla Panchami |
| Simha Sankranti | August 17 | Monday | Karka to Simha transit of Sun |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 23 | Sunday | Shravana, Shukla Ekadashi |
| Onam | August 26 | Wednesday | Sun in Simha & Shravana Nakshatra |
| Varalakshmi Vrat | August 28 | Friday | Friday before Shravana Hunnime |
| Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi | August 28 | Friday | Shravana, Shukla Hunnime |
| Gayatri Jayanti | August 28 | Friday | Shravana, Shukla Hunnime |
| Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse – Partial) | August 28 | Friday | Occurs during Hunnime (Purnima) |
| Kajari Teej | August 31 | Monday | Shravana, Krishna Tadige |
This table alone makes it clear why the August 2026 Kannada Panchang is considered one of the most auspicious yet demanding months, with two eclipses and Shravana Masa overlapping within a matter of weeks.
Full Day-Wise Panchang Table — August 2026 (Sunrise, Sunset, Tithi & Nakshatra)
Below is the detailed daily breakdown of the Shri Mahalaxmi calendar 2026 August Kannada Panchang, including sunrise and sunset timings for Karnataka-based calculations, along with the ruling tithi and nakshatra for each day.
| Date | Day | Tithi | Rashi (Moon Sign) | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Sunset | Vrat / Festival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | Sat | Tritiya, Krishna | Kumbha | Shatabhisha | 06:05 | 18:47 | Agastya Arghya, Jayaparvati Vrat Ends |
| Aug 2 | Sun | Chaturthi, Krishna | Kumbha → Meena | P. Bhadrapada | 06:06 | 18:46 | Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi |
| Aug 3 | Mon | Panchami, Krishna | Meena | U. Bhadrapada | 06:06 | 18:46 | — |
| Aug 4 | Tue | Shashthi, Krishna | Meena → Mesha | Revati | 06:06 | 18:46 | — |
| Aug 5 | Wed | Saptami, Krishna | Mesha | Ashwini | 06:06 | 18:45 | — |
| Aug 6 | Thu | Ashtami, Krishna | Mesha → Vrishabha | Bharani | 06:06 | 18:45 | — |
| Aug 7 | Fri | Navami, Krishna | Vrishabha | Krittika | 06:06 | 18:44 | — |
| Aug 8 | Sat | Dashami, Krishna | Vrishabha → Mithuna | Rohini | 06:07 | 18:44 | — |
| Aug 9 | Sun | Ekadashi, Krishna | Mithuna | Mrigashira | 06:07 | 18:44 | Kamika Ekadashi |
| Aug 10 | Mon | Dwadashi, Krishna | Mithuna → Karka | Ardra | 06:07 | 18:43 | Soma Pradosh Vrat |
| Aug 11 | Tue | Chaturdashi, Krishna | Karka | Punarvasu | 06:07 | 18:43 | — |
| Aug 12 | Wed | Amavasya, Krishna | Karka → Simha | Pushya | 06:07 | 18:42 | Darsha & Shravana Amavasya, Surya Grahan (Purna) |
| Aug 13 | Thu | Pratipada, Shukla | Simha | Magha | 06:07 | 18:42 | Ishti |
| Aug 14 | Fri | Dwitiya, Shukla | Simha | P. Phalguni | 06:07 | 18:41 | Chandra Darshana |
| Aug 15 | Sat | Tritiya, Shukla | Simha | U. Phalguni | 06:07 | 18:41 | Hariyali Teej |
| Aug 16 | Sun | Chaturthi, Shukla | Simha → Kanya | Hasta | 06:08 | 18:40 | — |
| Aug 17 | Mon | Panchami, Shukla | Kanya | Chitra | 06:08 | 18:40 | Nag Panchami, Simha Sankranti |
| Aug 18 | Tue | Shashthi, Shukla | Kanya → Tula | Swati | 06:08 | 18:39 | Kalki Jayanti |
| Aug 19 | Wed | Saptami, Shukla | Tula | Swati | 06:08 | 18:39 | — |
| Aug 20 | Thu | Ashtami, Shukla | Tula → Vrishchika | Vishakha | 06:08 | 18:38 | — |
| Aug 21 | Fri | Navami, Shukla | Vrishchika | Anuradha | 06:08 | 18:37 | — |
| Aug 22 | Sat | Dashami, Shukla | Vrishchika | Jyeshtha | 06:08 | 18:37 | — |
| Aug 23 | Sun | Ekadashi, Shukla | Vrishchika → Dhanu | Mula | 06:08 | 18:36 | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
| Aug 24 | Mon | Dwadashi, Shukla | Dhanu | P. Ashadha | 06:08 | 18:36 | Vaishnava Putrada Ekadashi |
| Aug 25 | Tue | Dwadashi, Shukla | Dhanu → Makara | U. Ashadha | 06:08 | 18:35 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
| Aug 26 | Wed | Trayodashi, Shukla | Makara | Shravana | 06:08 | 18:34 | Onam |
| Aug 27 | Thu | Chaturdashi, Shukla | Makara | Dhanishtha | 06:08 | 18:34 | Anvadhan |
| Aug 28 | Fri | Purnima, Shukla | Makara → Kumbha | Shatabhisha | 06:08 | 18:33 | Raksha Bandhan, Varalakshmi Vrat, Gayatri Jayanti, Shravana Purnima, Chandra Grahan (Anshika) |
| Aug 29 | Sat | Pratipada, Krishna | Kumbha | P. Bhadrapada | 06:08 | 18:33 | — |
| Aug 30 | Sun | Dwitiya, Krishna | Kumbha → Meena | U. Bhadrapada | 06:08 | 18:32 | — |
| Aug 31 | Mon | Tritiya, Krishna | Meena | Revati | 06:08 | 18:31 | Kajari Teej |
Note: Sunrise and sunset timings are indicative average values for Karnataka region and may vary slightly by city (Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli, Mangaluru). Always cross-verify with local Panchang for precise muhurat calculations.
Major Festival Details in August 2026 Kannada Calendar
Agastya Arghya – August 1, 2026 (Saturday)
Agastya Arghya marks the day devotees offer arghya (water offering) to Sage Agastya, one of the Saptarishis. This ritual is based on precise astronomical calculations tied to the heliacal rising of the Agastya star (Canopus) and is traditionally observed at sunrise.
Kamika Ekadashi – August 9, 2026 (Sunday)
Falling in Ashadha Krishna Paksha, Kamika Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast, and it is believed that this vrat removes sins accumulated knowingly or unknowingly.
Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse) – August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
This is a Purna Surya Grahan, a total solar eclipse occurring on Amavasya. Solar eclipses hold major religious significance, and sutak rules are typically observed for temple visits and food preparation depending on visibility in the region.
Hariyali Teej – August 15, 2026 (Saturday)
Celebrated on Shravana Shukla Tadige (third day), Hariyali Teej is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is especially significant for married women who pray for marital happiness and the wellbeing of their spouse.
Nag Panchami & Simha Sankranti – August 17, 2026 (Monday)
Two important events coincide on this day:
- Nag Panchami, dedicated to serpent deities (Nagas), observed on Shravana Shukla Panchami with milk offerings at snake idols or anthills.
- Simha Sankranti, marking the Sun’s transit from Karka (Cancer) to Simha (Leo) rashi — an important solar event in Vedic astrology.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
Observed by those seeking blessings for progeny and family wellbeing, this Ekadashi falls on Shravana Shukla Ekadashi and is followed a day later by the Vaishnava sect observance on August 24.
Onam – August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
While predominantly a Kerala festival, Onam is widely celebrated across South India, including parts of Karnataka with a significant Malayali community. It marks the homecoming of King Mahabali and coincides with the Sun’s position in Simha Rashi and Shravana Nakshatra.
Varalakshmi Vratam, Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti & Shravana Purnima – August 28, 2026 (Friday)
This is the most festival-dense day of the month:
- Varalakshmi Vrat — observed on the Friday preceding Shravana Purnima, dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi for prosperity, family welfare, and marital happiness. This makes the day central to the entire Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August Kannada theme.
- Raksha Bandhan / Rakhi — the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, celebrated on Shravana Shukla Purnima.
- Gayatri Jayanti — birth anniversary of Goddess Gayatri, patroness of the Gayatri Mantra.
- Shravana Purnima — the full moon marking the end of Shravana Masa.
- Chandra Grahan (Lunar Eclipse – Partial/Anshika) — a partial lunar eclipse occurring exactly on Purnima night, making this Raksha Bandhan and Varalakshmi Vrat day one to watch for eclipse-related timing adjustments.
Kajari Teej – August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Marking the close of the month, Kajari Teej falls on Shravana Krishna Tadige and is observed largely in North Indian tradition but noted in comprehensive Panchang calendars for completeness.
Eclipse Alert: Double Grahan in August 2026
August 2026 is notable for featuring both a solar and a lunar eclipse within the same month:
- Surya Grahan (Total Solar Eclipse) — August 12, 2026, during Amavasya
- Chandra Grahan (Partial Lunar Eclipse) — August 28, 2026, during Purnima
This rare occurrence means devotees following the Kannada Panchang August 2026 should pay close attention to sutak timings, especially around temple visits, cooking, and the Varalakshmi Vrat and Raksha Bandhan celebrations happening on the same day as the lunar eclipse.
Ekadashi & Pradosh Vrat Dates in August 2026
| Vrat | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Kamika Ekadashi | August 9 | Sunday |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat | August 10 | Monday |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 23 | Sunday |
| Vaishnava Putrada Ekadashi | August 24 | Monday |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | August 25 | Tuesday |
Pradosh Vrat, observed twice a month, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered highly auspicious for removing obstacles and negative planetary effects.
Sankashti Chaturthi in August 2026
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi falls on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees fast through the day and break their fast after moonrise, seeking removal of obstacles (Vighna Harta).
How to Use the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 August Kannada for Puja Planning
- Check the tithi first — most vrats and festivals are tithi-based, not date-based, so always cross-reference the tithi column.
- Note sunrise/sunset for muhurat — many rituals like Agastya Arghya and Pradosh Vrat depend on precise sunrise or twilight timing.
- Track eclipse dates separately — sutak periods can affect temple darshan and food preparation rules.
- Mark Varalakshmi Vrat and Raksha Bandhan together — since both fall on August 28, 2026, plan household preparations in advance.
- Follow nakshatra transitions — nakshatra changes (marked with time in the panchang) matter for naming ceremonies, travel, and other muhurat-based decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions — August 2026 Kannada Calendar
Varalakshmi Vrat falls on August 28, 2026 (Friday), the Friday before Shravana Purnima (Hunnime).
Raksha Bandhan is on August 28, 2026 (Friday), coinciding with Shravana Shukla Purnima.
Yes, there are two — a total Surya Grahan on August 12, 2026, and a partial Chandra Grahan on August 28, 2026.
Nag Panchami falls on August 17, 2026 (Monday), the same day as Simha Sankranti.
It marks the Sun’s transit from Karka Rashi to Simha Rashi, observed on August 17, 2026.
