The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 September month is one of the most spiritually vibrant periods in the Hindu calendar. September 2026 includes major festivals such as Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej, and multiple Gauri-related rituals. This month is deeply connected with devotion, family traditions, and community celebrations.
This page provides complete tithi-wise vrat and festival details as per the Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 for September.
September 2026 Hindu Month Overview
September 2026 begins under Shravana Krishna Paksha and later transitions into Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. This period is especially significant due to the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth and the grand arrival of Lord Ganesha. The month is widely observed across India with fasting, pujas and cultural rituals.
Shukla Paksha September 2026
Shukla Paksha in September 2026 begins on September 11 and continues until September 26, 2026, ending with Purnima. During this period, the Moon gradually becomes brighter from Pratipada to Purnima. Important Tithis during Shukla Paksha include Panchami, Shashthi, Saptami, Ashtami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Purnima. Several important Hindu festivals and Vrat days are observed during this fortnight, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Rishi Panchami, Kanya Sankranti, Parsva Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat and Purnima.
Krishna Paksha September 2026
Krishna Paksha in September 2026 occurs at the beginning and end of the month. The first Krishna Paksha runs from September 1 to September 10, ending with Amavasya. The next Krishna Paksha begins on September 27 and continues into October. Important Tithis during this period include Panchami, Ashtami, Ekadashi, Trayodashi, Chaturdashi and Amavasya. Krishna Janmashtami falls during the Krishna Paksha Ashtami period.
Ashtami September 2026
Ashtami in September 2026 occurs during both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Krishna Paksha Ashtami falls on September 4, 2026, and is associated with Krishna Janmashtami. Shukla Paksha Ashtami occurs around September 18–19, 2026, and is associated with important observances such as Radha Ashtami in calendars that follow the corresponding regional Panchang. The exact beginning and ending time of Ashtami Tithi depends on the location.
Panchami September 2026
Panchami in September 2026 occurs in both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Krishna Paksha Panchami falls around September 2, while Shukla Paksha Panchami falls on September 15, 2026. Shukla Paksha Panchami is observed as Rishi Panchami. The exact Panchami Tithi timing should be checked according to the local Panchang because Tithi can begin or end at different times during the day.
Important Vrat and Festivals in September 2026
Shri Mahalaxmi September 2026 Festivals and Vrat List
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2026 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami, Agastya Arghya | Shravana Krishna Ashtami |
| 5 September 2026 | Saturday | Gopalakala | Shravana Krishna Navami |
| 7 September 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi | Shravana Krishna Ekadashi |
| 10 September 2026 | Thursday | Pithori Amavasya | Shravana Krishna Amavasya |
| 11 September 2026 | Friday | Pola, Vrishabhotsava | Shravana Krishna Amavasya |
| 14 September 2026 | Monday | Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi | Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya / Chaturthi |
| 15 September 2026 | Tuesday | Rishi Panchami | Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami |
| 17 September 2026 | Thursday | Gauri Avahana, Kanya Sankranti | Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya |
| 18 September 2026 | Friday | Gauri Puja | Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya |
| 19 September 2026 | Saturday | Gauri Visarjan | Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Parsva (Parivartini) Ekadashi | Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Ganesh Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 29 September 2026 | Tuesday | Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi |
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on September 4, 2026, during Shravana Krishna Ashtami. This festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees observe fasting, night vigils, bhajans, and temple celebrations. Agastya Arghya is also offered on this day based on astronomical calculations.
Gopalakala
Gopalakala is observed on September 5, 2026, during Shravana Krishna Navami. Devotees perform rituals related to Lord Krishna and break their Janmashtami fast after this observance.
Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi falls on September 7, 2026, during Shravana Krishna Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to remove past sins and grant spiritual merit.
Pithori Amavasya, Pola and Vrishabhotsava
Pithori Amavasya is observed on September 10, 2026. Pola and Vrishabhotsava are celebrated on September 11, 2026, during Shravana Krishna Amavasya. These festivals are especially significant in Maharashtra and farming communities, honoring cattle and maternal traditions.
Hartalika Teej
Hartalika Teej is observed on September 14, 2026, during Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya. Married and unmarried women observe this vrat seeking marital happiness and well-being of their families.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on September 14, 2026, during Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha is welcomed into homes and pandals with great devotion and joy. This festival marks the beginning of Ganeshotsav.
Rishi Panchami
Rishi Panchami falls on September 15, 2026, during Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami. This vrat is observed mainly by women for spiritual purification and adherence to religious discipline.
Gauri Avahana, Puja and Visarjan
Gauri Avahana is observed on September 17, 2026, followed by Gauri Puja on September 18, 2026, and Gauri Visarjan on September 19, 2026. These rituals are especially important in Maharashtra, symbolizing devotion to Goddess Gauri and family prosperity.
Kanya Sankranti
Kanya Sankranti occurs on September 17, 2026, marking the Sun’s transit from Simha to Kanya rashi. This day is important for Surya worship, charity, and spiritual observance.
Parsva Ekadashi
Parsva Ekadashi is observed on September 22, 2026, during Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed for spiritual upliftment and inner peace.
Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Visarjan takes place on September 25, 2026, during Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi. Devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with prayers and gratitude, seeking his blessings for the year ahead.
Sankashti Chaturthi
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi is observed on September 29, 2026, during Bhadrapada Krishna Chaturthi. Devotees observe fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and bring success.
September 2026 Panchang Details – Tithi, Sunrise, Sunset, Moon Rashi and Nakshatra
The following table provides the September 2026 Panchang details, including daily tithi, sunrise, sunset, Moon Rashi and nakshatra. The tithi shown here represents the Panchang information for the respective date, while festival and vrat dates are listed separately according to their prescribed observance rules.
| Date | Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Tithi | Moon Rashi | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:20 AM | 06:49 PM | Chaturthi (Krishna) | Mesha | Ashwini |
| September 2, 2026 | Wednesday | 06:20 AM | 06:48 PM | Panchami (Krishna) | Mesha | Bharani |
| September 3, 2026 | Thursday | 06:20 AM | 06:47 PM | Saptami (Krishna) | Mesha | Krittika |
| September 4, 2026 | Friday | 06:21 AM | 06:46 PM | Ashtami (Krishna) | Vrishabha | Rohini |
| September 5, 2026 | Saturday | 06:21 AM | 06:45 PM | Navami (Krishna) | Vrishabha | Mrigashirsha |
| September 6, 2026 | Sunday | 06:21 AM | 06:44 PM | Dashami (Krishna) | Mithuna | Ardra |
| September 7, 2026 | Monday | 06:21 AM | 06:44 PM | Ekadashi (Krishna) | Mithuna | Punarvasu |
| September 8, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:21 AM | 06:43 PM | Dwadashi (Krishna) | Karka | Pushya |
| September 9, 2026 | Wednesday | 06:21 AM | 06:42 PM | Trayodashi (Krishna) | Karka | Ashlesha |
| September 10, 2026 | Thursday | 06:21 AM | 06:41 PM | Chaturdashi (Krishna) | Simha | Magha |
| September 11, 2026 | Friday | 06:22 AM | 06:41 PM | Amavasya | Simha | Purva Phalguni |
| September 12, 2026 | Saturday | 06:22 AM | 06:40 PM | Pratipada (Shukla) | Kanya | Uttara Phalguni |
| September 13, 2026 | Sunday | 06:22 AM | 06:39 PM | Dwitiya (Shukla) | Kanya | Hasta |
| September 14, 2026 | Monday | 06:22 AM | 06:38 PM | Tritiya (Shukla) | Tula | Chitra |
| September 15, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:22 AM | 06:37 PM | Chaturthi (Shukla) | Tula | Swati |
| September 16, 2026 | Wednesday | 06:22 AM | 06:36 PM | Panchami (Shukla) | Tula | Vishakha |
| September 17, 2026 | Thursday | 06:23 AM | 06:35 PM | Shashthi (Shukla) | Vrishchika | Anuradha |
| September 18, 2026 | Friday | 06:23 AM | 06:34 PM | Saptami (Shukla) | Vrishchika | Jyeshtha |
| September 19, 2026 | Saturday | 06:23 AM | 06:34 PM | Ashtami (Shukla) | Dhanu | Mula |
| September 20, 2026 | Sunday | 06:23 AM | 06:33 PM | Navami (Shukla) | Dhanu | Purva Ashadha |
| September 21, 2026 | Monday | 06:23 AM | 06:32 PM | Dashami (Shukla) | Dhanu | Uttara Ashadha |
| September 22, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:23 AM | 06:31 PM | Ekadashi (Shukla) | Makara | Uttara Ashadha |
| September 23, 2026 | Wednesday | 06:24 AM | 06:30 PM | Dwadashi (Shukla) | Makara | Shravana |
| September 24, 2026 | Thursday | 06:24 AM | 06:29 PM | Trayodashi (Shukla) | Kumbha | Dhanishtha |
| September 25, 2026 | Friday | 06:24 AM | 06:28 PM | Chaturdashi (Shukla) | Kumbha | Shatabhisha |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | 06:24 AM | 06:28 PM | Purnima (Shukla) | Meena | Purva Bhadrapada |
| September 27, 2026 | Sunday | 06:24 AM | 06:27 PM | Pratipada (Krishna) | Meena | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| September 28, 2026 | Monday | 06:25 AM | 06:26 PM | Dwitiya (Krishna) | Meena | Revati |
| September 29, 2026 | Tuesday | 06:25 AM | 06:25 PM | Tritiya (Krishna) | Mesha | Ashwini |
| September 30, 2026 | Wednesday | 06:25 AM | 06:24 PM | Chaturthi (Krishna) | Mesha | Bharani |
Important Note About Panchang and Festival Dates
The Panchang table above provides the tithi, sunrise, sunset, Moon Rashi and nakshatra for each date. Festival and vrat observances are presented separately because a festival date is determined according to the specific rules applicable to that observance.
For example, Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej are both observed on September 14, 2026, while the daily Panchang table identifies the tithi and other astronomical details for that date. Therefore, the festival list and daily Panchang should not be expected to have identical entries.
Sunrise, sunset, tithi duration and other Panchang details can vary according to location. The timings shown here follow the location and Panchang calculation used for this September 2026 calendar.
Purnima in September 2026
Purnima in September 2026 falls on September 26, 2026. It marks the end of Shukla Paksha and the full Moon day. According to the Panchang data, the Moon is in Meena Rashi and Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra on this day. Purnima is considered an important day for Hindu religious observances, prayers, charity and worship. Devotees may observe a fast and perform Vishnu, Shiva or other traditional Purnima prayers according to their family and regional traditions. The exact Purnima Tithi beginning and ending time should be mentioned according to the selected location.
Amavasya in September 2026
Amavasya in September 2026 falls on September 11, 2026. It marks the end of Krishna Paksha and the beginning of the next Shukla Paksha. According to the Panchang data, the Moon is in Simha Rashi and Purva Phalguni Nakshatra on Amavasya. Pithori Amavasya is associated with this Amavasya in some regional traditions, while other observances may vary by region. Amavasya is traditionally considered an important day for prayers, charity, fasting and Pitru-related rituals. The exact Amavasya Tithi timings should be given according to the selected city because Panchang timings can vary by location.
Why Follow Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 September Month
The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 September month provides authentic and trusted Hindu calendar details. It helps devotees observe Ganeshotsav, Ekadashi vrats, and Gauri rituals with correct tithi and religious accuracy.
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FAQ
September 2026 includes important Hindu festivals such as Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej, and Ekadashi vrats. The Mahalaxmi Calendar provides accurate tithi-based dates for all observances.
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha. The exact fasting date and Nishita Kaal puja timing are mentioned in the Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 September for correct celebration.
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated with idol installation, puja, and modak offerings. The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 September lists the precise Chaturthi tithi and auspicious muhurat.
