Telugu Calendar 2026 August Dallas, Texas – Panchangam, Festivals, Sunrise & Sunset

The Telugu Calendar 2026 August Dallas, Texas is a complete monthly Panchangam designed for Telugu families living in Dallas, Plano, Irving, Frisco, Arlington, Fort Worth, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Lewisville, Denton, Allen, and nearby North Texas cities. This calendar provides accurate daily Tithi, Nakshatram, Yogam, Karanam, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, Gulika Kalam, and major Hindu festivals based on Dallas local time.

Unlike calendars published in India, this Panchangam follows the astronomical calculations for Dallas, Texas, ensuring that festival dates, fasting timings, and auspicious periods are observed according to the local sunrise and sunset. Because the United States is several time zones behind India, Tithi ending times and festival observances may differ by several hours or even fall on different calendar dates. Using a location-specific Panchangam helps devotees perform vratams and religious rituals at the correct local time.

August 2026 is one of the holiest months in the Telugu calendar as it includes the transition from Ashadhamu to Sravanamu, a period dedicated to devotion, fasting, and temple worship. The month features several important festivals, including Gajanana Sankashtahara, Kamika Ekadashi, Soma Pradosh Vrat, Varalakshmi Vratam, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Damodara Dwadashi, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat, Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima, and Heramba Sankashtahara.

Whether you are planning daily pujas, observing Ekadashi fasting, performing ancestor rituals on Amavasya, or celebrating family festivals, this Dallas Telugu Calendar August 2026 serves as a reliable guide throughout the month.

Telugu Calendar 2026 August Dallas Overview

Details	Information
Calendar Month	August 2026
Location	Dallas, Texas, USA
Time Zone	Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Telugu Months	Ashadhamu & Sravanamu
Hindu Year	Shaka Samvat 1948 (Parabhava)
Calendar Type	Telugu Panchangam
Suitable For	Dallas, Plano, Irving, Frisco, Arlington, Fort Worth, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton and nearby cities

Telugu Months in August 2026

August 2026 covers two important Telugu lunar months—Ashadhamu and Sravanamu. Both months are considered spiritually significant and are associated with fasting, temple worship, devotional activities, and family traditions.

Ashadhamu

The first part of August falls in Ashadhamu, a sacred month observed with devotion to Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi. Ashadhamu is also associated with the beginning of Chaturmasya, the four-month holy period during which many devotees increase their spiritual practices.

During this month, many Telugu families in Dallas visit Hindu temples, participate in bhajans, read sacred scriptures, and observe Ekadashi fasting. Devotees also perform special pujas at home and avoid unnecessary celebrations, choosing instead to focus on prayer and self-discipline.

Ashadhamu is marked by important observances such as Gajanana Sankashtahara, Kamika Ekadashi, Soma Pradosh Vrat, and Darsha Amavasya, making it one of the busiest months in the Hindu religious calendar.

Sravanamu

The second half of August marks the beginning of Sravanamu, one of the most auspicious months in the Telugu calendar. Sravanamu is especially dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Vishnu.

Many devotees observe Monday fasts dedicated to Lord Shiva and Friday pujas in honour of Goddess Lakshmi. Temples across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex often organize special abhishekams, bhajans, Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham, and community celebrations throughout the month.

Sravanamu is also known for major festivals such as Varalakshmi Vratam, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima, and Heramba Sankashtahara. These observances bring families together for worship, charity, and cultural celebrations.

For Telugu families living in Dallas, Sravanamu remains one of the most anticipated months of the year because of its strong spiritual significance and numerous temple events.

Major Telugu Festivals in August 2026 Dallas, Texas

The following festivals are observed according to the Dallas Telugu Panchangam.

Date	Day	Festival	Telugu Month
August 1	Saturday	Gajanana Sankashtahara	Ashadhamu Krishna Chavithi
August 8	Saturday	Kamika Ekadashi	Krishna Ekadasi
August 10	Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	Krishna Trayodasi
August 21	Friday	Varalakshmi Vratam	Friday before Sravanamu Pournami
August 23	Sunday	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi	Sravanamu Sukla Ekadasi
August 24	Monday	Damodara Dwadashi	Sukla Dwadasi
August 25	Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh Vrat	Sukla Trayodasi
August 27	Thursday	Raksha Bandhan & Shravana Purnima	Sukla Pournami
August 31	Monday	Heramba Sankashtahara	Sravanamu Krishna Chavithi

Festival Highlights

Gajanana Sankashtahara – August 1, 2026

The month begins with Gajanana Sankashtahara, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and complete their worship after moonrise by offering Modakam, Durva grass, fruits, and coconut. Many believe that observing Sankashti Chaturthi helps remove obstacles, brings wisdom, and grants success in personal and professional life.

Kamika Ekadashi – August 8, 2026

Kamika Ekadashi is one of the most important Ekadashi vratams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe fasting, chant Vishnu Sahasranama, read the Bhagavad Gita, and spend the day in prayer. It is believed that observing this vratam with devotion brings spiritual growth, prosperity, peace, and forgiveness of past sins.

Soma Pradosh Vrat – August 10, 2026

When Pradosh Vrat falls on a Monday, it is known as Soma Pradosh. This day is especially sacred for devotees of Lord Shiva. Many people visit Shiva temples in the evening, perform Rudrabhishekam, offer Bilva leaves, and recite the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. Worship during Pradosh Kaal is believed to remove obstacles and bless devotees with health, prosperity, and inner peace.

Varalakshmi Vratam – August 21, 2026

One of the biggest festivals of the month, Varalakshmi Vratam, is celebrated by married women seeking the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, family happiness, health, and financial well-being. Homes are decorated with flowers, traditional rangoli designs, and Kalasham arrangements. Lakshmi Ashtottaram, Kumkum Archana, and special prasadam offerings form an important part of the celebration.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – August 23, 2026

This Ekadashi is observed with great devotion by worshippers of Lord Vishnu. Many devotees keep a full-day fast and pray for family harmony, children’s welfare, good fortune, and spiritual progress. Temples often organize Vishnu Sahasranama chanting and special bhajans on this occasion.

Ekadashi Dates in Dallas, Texas – August 2026

Ekadashi is one of the most sacred fasting days in Hinduism and is observed twice every lunar month. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, observe fasting, chant Vishnu Sahasranama, read the Bhagavad Gita, and spend the day in prayer and meditation. Since Panchangam calculations are based on Dallas local time (CDT), the Ekadashi timings below are suitable for devotees living across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.

Ekadashi	Date	Begins	Ends
Kamika Ekadashi	August 8, 2026 (Saturday)	04:29 AM	01:34 AM (August 9)
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi	August 23, 2026 (Sunday)	04:30 PM (August 22)	06:48 PM

Kamika Ekadashi

Kamika Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast, avoid tamasic food, perform Vishnu Puja, light ghee lamps, and offer Tulsi leaves. According to Hindu beliefs, observing Kamika Ekadashi with sincerity helps remove sins, improves spiritual discipline, and brings peace and prosperity to the family.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is especially observed by couples praying for the well-being and happiness of their children. Devotees spend the day chanting the names of Lord Vishnu, reading sacred scriptures, performing charity, and concluding the fast during the prescribed Parana time on Dwadashi.

Dwadashi Dates – August 2026 Dallas

Dwadashi follows Ekadashi and is the day when devotees complete their fast by performing Parana. Completing the fast during the recommended Dwadashi period is considered an important part of Ekadashi observance.

Dwadashi	Date	Begins	Ends
Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi	August 9, 2026	01:34 AM	10:30 PM
Damodara Dwadashi	August 24, 2026	06:48 PM (Aug 23)	08:50 PM

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on Dwadashi by offering Tulsi leaves, fruits, milk, sweets, and simple vegetarian food before ending their fast. Many families also perform charity and distribute prasadam.

Sankashtahara Chaturthi in Dallas, Texas – August 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and success. Devotees observe a day-long fast and complete the vratam after sighting the moon.

Festival	Date	Moonrise	Chaturthi Timing
Gajanana Sankashtahara	August 1	09:47 PM	01:37 PM (Aug 1) – 01:45 PM (Aug 2)
Heramba Sankashtahara	August 31	09:01 PM	11:20 PM (Aug 30) – 10:11 PM (Aug 31)

Gajanana Sankashtahara

The first Sankashti of the month is observed with special prayers to Lord Ganesha. Devotees offer Durva grass, Modakam, coconut, bananas, and flowers before breaking the fast after moonrise.

Heramba Sankashtahara

Heramba Ganapati is worshipped as a compassionate form of Lord Ganesha who protects devotees from difficulties and removes obstacles. Many devotees visit temples or perform Ganesha Puja at home during the evening.

Amavasya in Dallas, Texas – August 2026

August includes an important Amavasya dedicated to ancestor remembrance and spiritual purification.

Amavasya	Date	Begins	Ends
Darsha Amavasya	August 11	04:22 PM	01:36 PM (August 12)
Shravana Amavasya	August 12	Continues from previous day	01:36 PM

Many Telugu families perform:

• Pitru Tarpanam
• Ancestor prayers
• Charity and food donation
• Shiva worship
• Meditation
• Temple visits

Amavasya is regarded as one of the most appropriate days to offer gratitude and prayers for departed ancestors.

View the Telugu Calendar 2026 August New Jersey for accurate Panchangam and festival timings in New Jersey.

Shravana Purnima in Dallas – August 2026

Shravana Purnima is one of the most significant full moon observances of the year.

Festival	Date	Begins	Ends
Shravana Purnima	August 27	11:38 PM (Aug 26)	12:18 AM (Aug 28)

Shravana Purnima is associated with:

• Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham
• Vishnu worship
• Charity
• Temple visits
• Spiritual discourses
• Family gatherings

Many devotees observe fasting during the day and perform Satyanarayana Puja in the evening.

Raksha Bandhan – August 27, 2026

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on Thursday, August 27, 2026, along with Shravana Purnima.

The festival symbolizes the lifelong bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred Rakhi on their brother’s wrist while praying for his happiness and long life. Brothers, in return, promise lifelong love, care, and protection.

Indian communities across Dallas, Plano, Irving, Frisco, Arlington, Richardson, Carrollton, Garland, and Fort Worth celebrate Raksha Bandhan with family gatherings, festive meals, sweets, and cultural programs.

Daily Sunrise and Sunset in Dallas During August 2026

The Dallas Telugu Calendar uses local sunrise and sunset timings to calculate daily Panchangam. As August progresses, daylight hours gradually become shorter due to seasonal changes.

Period	Approximate Sunrise	Approximate Sunset
Beginning of August	06:41 AM	08:26 PM
First Week	Around 06:44 AM	Around 08:22 PM
Middle of August	Around 06:50 AM	Around 08:12 PM
Third Week	Around 06:55 AM	Around 08:04 PM
End of August	Around 07:00 AM	Around 07:56 PM

These daily timings are important because they determine:

• Tithi calculations
• Nakshatram changes
• Rahu Kalam
• Gulika Kalam
• Yamagandam
• Abhijit Muhurat
• Festival observance timings
• Puja and fasting schedules

For this reason, devotees in Dallas should always use a Dallas-specific Telugu Panchangam instead of following timings calculated for India or other U.S. cities.

Who Can Use This Calendar?

This Telugu Calendar is suitable for Telugu-speaking families living across the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, including:

• Dallas
• Plano
• Irving
• Frisco
• Arlington
• Fort Worth
• Richardson
• Garland
• Carrollton
• McKinney
• Allen
• Denton
• Lewisville
• Flower Mound
• The Colony
• Coppell
• Grapevine
• Euless
• Bedford
• North Richland Hills
• Keller
• Mesquite
• Farmers Branch
• Addison
• University Park
• Highland Park

Since these cities share nearly identical sunrise and sunset timings, the Dallas Panchangam is suitable for most Telugu families across North Texas.

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