Azhwar Thirunakshatram Dates in 2026-2027

Note: 12 Azhwar Lord Vishnu Devotees Thirunakshatram Dates as per Tamil Panchangam is given below.

Chithirai Masam

April 19, 2026 - Sunday - Chithirai 6 -- Uyyakondar (Karthigai)

-- Karthigai: from 9.24 am (19-4-2026) to 7.50 am (20-4-2026)

April 22, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 9 -- Emperumanar (Sri Ramanujar) (Thiruvathirai)

-- Thiruvathirai: from 4.33 am (22-4-2026) to 3.02 am (23-4-2026)

April 23, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 10 -- Mudaliandan (Punarpusam)

-- Punarpusam: from 3.02 am (23-4-2026) to 1.42 am (24-4-2026)

April 30, 2026 - Thursday - Sithirai 17 -- Madhurakavi Alwar (Chithirai)

-- Chithirai: from 1.10 am (30-4-2026) to 2.42 am (1-5-2026)

Vaikasi Masam

May 30, 2026 - Saturday - Vaikasi 16 -- Nammazhwar (Visakam) -- Thiruvaimozhi Pillai (Visakam)

-- Visakam: from 12.09 pm (29-5-2026) to 2.24 pm (30-5-2026)

May 31, 2026 - Sunday - Vaikasi 17 -- DwadhaBhattar (Anusham)

-- Anusham: from 2.24 pm (30-5-2026) to 4.53 pm (31-5-2026)

June 14, 2026 - Sunday - Vaikasi 31 -- Thirukoshtiyur Nambi (Rohini)

-- Rohini: from 12.24 am (14-6-2026) to 10.47 pm (14-6-2026)

Aani Masam

June 25, 2026 - Thursday - Aani 11 -- Periyazhwar (Swathi)

-- Swathi: from 5.48 pm (24-6-2026) to 7.36 pm (25-6-2026)

June 27, 2026 - Saturday - Aani 13 -- Sriman Nathamuni (Anusham)

-- Anusham: from 9.46 pm (26-6-2026) to 12.12 am (28-6-2026)

June 29, 2026 - Monday - Aani 15 -- Thiruppuli Azhwar (Moolam)

-- Moolam: from 2.47 am (29-6-2026) to 5.20 am (30-6-2026)

Aadi Masam

July 22, 2026 - Wednesday - Aadi 6 -- Sri Pakshirajar (Swathi)

-- Swathi: from 1.17 am (22-7-2026) to 1.57 am (23-7-2026)

July 29, 2026 - Wednesday - Aadi 13 -- Sri Azhavandar (Uthiradam)

-- Uthiradam: from 2.59 pm (28-7-2026) to 5.07 pm (29-7-2026)

August 14, 2026 - Friday - Aadi 29 -- Sri Andal (Pooram)

-- Pooram: from 7.14 am (14-8-2026) to 6.53 am (15-8-2026)

Purattasi Masam

September 23, 2026 - Wednesday - Purattasi 6 -- Srimad Vedanta Desikar (Thiruvonam) -- Thiruvengadamudayan Garudotsavam (Thiruvonam)

-- Thiruvonam: from 7.38 am (22-9-2026) to 9.34 am (23-9-2026)

Octpber 13, 2026 - Tuesday - Puratasi 26 -- Thirumalai Nambi (Visakam)

-- Visakam: from 12.50 am (13-10-2026) to 2.37 am (14-10-2026)

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Following Thirunakshatram dates are for the Tamil Months in Year 2025 (for Reference)

--- will update Thirunakshatram dates for following Tamil Months in Year 2026-2027 soon...

Aippasi Masam

October 27, 2025 - Monday - Aippasi 10 -- Manavala Mamuni (Moolam)

-- Moolam: from 9.25 am (26-10-2025) to 11.27 am (27-10-2025)

October 28, 2025 - Tuesday - Aippasi 11 -- Thirukurugai Piran Sena Mudaliyar (Pooradam)

-- Pooradam: from 11.27 am (27-10-2025) to 1.03 pm (28-10-2025)

October 30, 2025 - Thursday - Aippasi 13 -- Poigai Azhwar (Thiruvonam)

-- Thiruvonam: from 2.11 pm (29-10-2025) to 2.49 pm (30-10-2025)

October 31, 2025 - Friday - Aippasi 14 -- Boothathazhwar (Avittam)

-- Avittam: from 2.49 pm (30-10-2025) to 2.58 pm (31-10-2025)

November 1, 2025 - Saturday - Aippasi 15 -- Peyazhwar (Sathayam)

-- Sathayam: from 2.58 pm (31-10-2025) to 2.40 pm (1-11-2025)

Karthigai Masam

November 21, 2025 - Friday - Karthigai 5 -- Koti Kannikadhanam Thathachariar (Anusham)

-- Anusham: from 11.36 am (20-11-2025) to 2.08 pm (21-11-2025)

December 4, 2025 - Thursday - Karthikai 18 -- Thirumangai Azhwar (Karthigai) -- Sri Sudarshana Jayanthi (Karthigai)

-- Karthigai: from 4.28 pm (3-12-2025) to 2.48 pm (4-12-2025)

December 5, 2025 - Friday - Karthikai 19 -- Thiruppanazhwar (Rohini)

-- Rohini: from 2.48 pm (4-12-2025) to 1.14 pm (5-12-2025)

Margazhi Masam

December 19, 2025 - Friday - Margazhi 4 -- Thondaradipodi Azhwar (Kettai) -- Periya Nambi (Kettai)

-- Kettai: from 9.08 pm (18-12-2025) to 11.36 pm (19-12-2025)

Thai Masam

February 3, 2026 - Tuesday - Thai 20 -- Thirumazhisai Azhwar (Magam)

-- Magam: from 11.51 pm (2-2-2026) to 11.46 pm (3-2-2026)

February 6, 2026 - Friday - Thai 23 -- Koorathazhwar (Hastham)

-- Hastham: from 1.02 am (6-2-2026) to 2.26 am (7-2-2026)

Masi Masam

February 26, 2026 - Thursday - Masi 14 -- Thirukachi Nambi (Mrigashirsham)

-- Mrigashirsham: from 1.37 pm (25-2-2026) to 12.02 pm (26-2-2026)

February 28, 2026 - Saturday - Masi 16 -- Kulasekara Alwar (Punarpusam)

-- Punarpusam: from 10.36 am (27-2-2026) to 9.21 am (28-2-2026)

March 2, 2026 - Monday - Masi 18 -- Manakkal Nambi (Magam) -- Thirumalai Andan (Magam)

-- Magam: from 7.47 am (2-3-2026) to 7.38 am (3-3-2026)

Panguni Masam

March 20, 2026 - Friday - Panguni 6 -- Sri Periya Perumal (Revathi)

-- Revathi: from 4.53 am (20-3-2026) to 3.54 am (21-3-2026)

April 1, 2026 - Wednesday - Panguni 18 -- Sriranga Nachiyar (Uthiram)

-- Uthiram: from 3.45 pm (31-3-2026) to 4.25 pm (1-4-2026)

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Diwali 2026 Date & Info - Deepavali Festival in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Deepavali is celebrated on Naraka Chaturdashi i.e., on November 8, 2026 (Sunday)

Note: The officially declared Tamil Nadu State Government Public Holiday Deepavali Date is November 8, 2026 (Sunday)

This year Diwali in North India & Deepavali in Tamilnadu are celebrated on the same day i.e., on November 8th.

Deepavali In Tamil Nadu:

In Tamil Nadu South India, Deepavali is celebrated as a mark of joy over the killing of demon Narakasura by Goddess Satyabhama (wife of Lord Sri Krishna). The festival day is also referred as Naraka Chaturdashi

On Deepawali, devotees in Tamilnadu will wake up early in the morning, do Ganga Snanam (i.e., take oil bath at dawn) and offer Yama Tharpanam.

Deepavali is celebrated by wearing new clothes, doing Puja in home by offering varieties of delicious sweets to God and then bursting crackers.

The courtyard will be decorated with colourful Rangoli and flowers. Devotees will go to temple to have darshan of God. Greetings and gifts will be exchanged with neighbours and relatives.

The preparation for Diwali Festival begins months in advance. People will travel to their native places to celebrate the Festival, so the Tickets in trains, buses, flight would be sold off the day reservation booking starts. Textile shops will be flooded with people to buy new clothes in the months leading to Diwali.

Diwali In Other Parts Of India

In Delhi, Gujarat etc - Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya i.e., on November 8, 2026 (Sunday).

-- Many will pray Goddess Lakshmi to grant them wealth. Special Muhurat Trading will be held in Bombay Stock Exchange BSE & National Stock Exchange NSE for about an hour at evening on the day of Diwali

-- The term 'Diwali' means 'arrangement of lights in a row'. At night, whole nation will decorate their house with diya i.e., the traditional lamp.

In Karnataka, Bali Padyami Deepavali is celebrated on November 10, 2026 (Tuesday) as per Karnataka Government Public Holidays List. -- As per Sringeri Peetam Panchangam: Go Puja / Bali Padyami / Balindra Puja is on November 9, 2026 (Monday)

-- In Karnataka, Bali Padya Deepavali is celebrated to mark the visit of King Bali to Earth. The Festival is celebrated on Kartik Maas Shukla Paksha Prathamai Day. - Gau Puja, Baleendra Puja are done on this auspicious day

In West Bengal, Kali Puja is celebrated with great devotion on Nov 8th, 2026 (Sunday). Devotees will keep vigil whole night and worship Goddess Kali.

5 Day Festival in North India:

In North India Diwali Festival is celebrated for 5 days viz.,

1) Dhanteras -- Dhanteras is the auspicious day to buy Silver, Steel. The festival is also known as Dhan Tryodashi.

2) Choti Diwali -- In North India Narak Chaturdashi is celebrated as Choti Diwali. As per Puranas, Demon Narakasura was destroyed by Goddess Satyabama wife of Lord Krishna on Naraka Chaturdashi

3) Diwali -- Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya in North India. On this auspicious day, Lakshmi Puja will be done with great devotion.

4) Govardhan Puja -- Lord Krishna lifted the mountain Govardhan Giri with his little finger on this day. Devotees prepare Annakut & offer it to Lord Krishna. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Pratipada day

5) Bhai Dooj -- Bhai Dooj is a celebration of Brother-Sister affection. Sisters will invite their Brothers to their house, apply Tikka and offer delicious sweets on Bhai Dooj. Brothers in turn will offer small gifts to their Sisters. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya

Next Year Diwali:

-- In 2027, Deepavali in Tamil Nadu is celebrated on October 28, 2027 (Thursday)

-- In 2027, Diwali in North India is celebrated on October 29, 2027 (Friday)

-- In 2027, Bali Padyami Deepavali in Karnataka is celebrated on October 30, 2027 (Saturday)

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Vinayagar Chaturthi 2026 Date & Info - Ganesh Chaturthi in Tamil Nadu

Vinayagar Chaturthi is celebrated on September 14, 2026 (Monday)

Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Lord Vigneshwara is the head of all the 'Ganas' i.e., devoted followers and attendants of Lord Shiva.

Vinayagar Chaturthi In Tamil Nadu Temples:

In Temples on Vinayagar Chaturthi, Maha Abhishekam will be done to Lord Ganesh amidst the Vedic Chants like Ganapati Atharvashirsham, Ganesha Suktam etc.

Special Homam (Havan) like Maha Ganapathi Homam, Sahasra Modaka Homan, Chintamani Mahaganapathi Aganda Mahayagam, Laksharachanai will be performed in Temples.

Special Neivedyam called Modakam will be offered to Lord Ganesha during the Shodasa Upachara Puja. Then Mahadeeparadhanai (i.e., Aarti) will be done to Lord Ganapati

In Tiruchi Rock Fort Temple, total 150 kg Kozhukattai (Modakam) will be offered as Neivedyam on Vinayagar Chaturthi. One Kolukattai weighing 75 kg will be offered to Manikka Vinayagar at base of the hill and another Kozhukattai weighing 75 kg will be offered to Ucchi Pillayar at top of Malaikottai.

The Malaikottai Modakam is made with 6 kg Grated Coconut, 60 kg Raw Rice Flour, 60 kg Jaggery Balls, 4 kg Cardamom-Jaathikaai-Sesame, 30 kg Ghee. The ingredients are boiled in Hot Water and 150 kg Kozhukattai is prepared.

In many Temples, Sri Vinayagar Utsava Murthi will darshan in Mooshika Vahanam in the Mada Veethis of Temples and bless devotees.

In Pillayarpatti 10 Day Brahmotsavam will conclude with Therthavari on Vinaygar Chaturthi. Pillayar will bless devotees in various Vahanam during the Festival

Apart from the Vinayagar Chaturthi Festival, Special Pujas are held to Lord Ganesh on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi & Krishna Paksha Sankatahara Chaturthi every month in Temples.

Chaturthi Tithi Time:

All over India, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi in Bhadrapada Month (i.e., fourth day in bright fortnight of Bhadrapada Month).

In Tamil Panchangam, the corresponding month is mostly Aavani Masam Valarpirai Sathurthi. Sometimes rarely the corresponding month will be Purattasi Masam.

In 2026 Bhadrapada Month, Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi

- starts at 8.36 am IST (Sep 14th - Monday Morning)

- ends at 9.18 am IST (Sep 15th - Tuesday Morning)

Ganesh Utsav in Maharashtra:

In Maharashtra, especially Mumbai, Ganesh Utsav is celebrated for 10 days from Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi (September 14, 2026 - Monday) to Anant Chaturdashi (Sept 25th, 2026 - Friday).

There will be many Ganesh Mandals around the city with various themes. Some of the famous Ganesh Mandals that attract lakhs of devotees include The Lalbaugcha Raja, Khetwadi Ganraj, GSB Seva Kings Circle, Andhericha Raja, Ganesh Galli Mumbaicha Raja etc

At home, devotees will do Puja to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. After ten days of Puja, Ganesh Visarjan (immersion of idol - Nimajjan) takes place on the Ananth Chaturdashi.

'Ganpati Bappa Morya! Mangala Moorthy Morya!'

Lord Vigneshwara:

Lord Ganapati is worshiped at the start of any venture to remove obstacles. One way of by which Lord Ganesh removes obstacles is by changing the mindset of those creating troubles i.e., making trouble creators feel 'let me not hinder the effort of others'. Feeling so they stop hindering the efforts and thus obstacles are removed by Lord Vigneshwara.

Next Year Ganesh Chaturthi:

In 2027, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on September 4, 2027 (Saturday)

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Navaratri 2026 Dates - Ashad Gupt Navratri Date - Sharan Navaratri Schedule

Navratri 2026 Schedule:

Ashad Gupt Navratri celebrations

- starts from July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)

- ends on July 23, 2026 (Thursday).

Sharan Navaratri Festival

- starts on October 11, 2026 (Sunday)

- ends on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday).

- In Sringeri, Sri Saraswathi Puja is celebrated on Moola Nakshatra on October 16th (Friday)

- In Sringeri, - Durgashtami is celebrated on October 18th (Sunday)

- Note: In Sringeri, there is one day gap in between Durgashtami & Mahanavami

- In Sringeri, - Mahanavami is celebrated on October 20th (Tuesday)

- In Tamil Nadu, Ayudha Puja & Sri Saraswathi Pooja celebrated on October 20th (Tuesday).

- Vijayadasami is celebrated on October 21st (Wednesday)

Navaratri Meaning:

Navarathri literally means nine nights. Goddess Mother in various forms like Sri Durga, Sri Lakshmi, Sri Saraswathi will be worshipped with great devotion during Navaratri.

Navaratri is celebrated four times each year viz.,

1) Vasanta Navaratri in Chaitra month (March-April),

2) Sharan Navaratri or Maha Navaratri or Shardiya Navaratri in Ashvin month (September-October),

3) Ashad Gupt Navaratri in Ashada month (June-July)

4) Magha Gupt Navaratri (January-February)

In many parts, additionally, Shakambari Navaratri (in December-January) is celebrated for 8 days from Pausha Shukla Ashtami to Paush Purnima. - Pausha Shukla Ashtami is called Banada Ashtami. - Paush Purnima (Shakambari Purnima) is celebrated as Shakambari Jayanti

Sharan Navratri in Sringeri Sri Sharadambal Temple :

In Sringeri, Sharan Navaratri is celebrated in a grand manner. Each day Goddess Sharadambal will bless devotees in special Alankaram.

The ruling pontiff Jagadguru Shankaracharya will perform special puja to Goddess Sharadamba in the noon.

There will be Darbar in the night, which is a special programme during Sharan Navaratri in Sringeri since the time of Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Vidyaranya.

At the start of Darbar, Jagadguru Shankaracharya wearing crown and ornaments will face mother & walk in front of Golden Ratha of Goddess Sharadambal.

After Rathotsava, Jagadguru Shankaracharya will take his seat in the Golden throne, which is kept facing Goddess Sharadambal. Then there will be chanting of one or two chapters of Saptashati, Astavadana Seva, Aarti.

Special Shata Chandi Homam will be held during Navaratri. There will be Veda Parayanam, Valmiki Ramayan Parayanam, Sri Devi Bhagavatam Parayanam, Suvasini puja, Kanya puja, Laksharchanai and numerous other devotional event during Navaratri.

Golu in South India:

During Sharan Navaratri, Dolls depicting god, goddess, and various themes will be arranged beautifully in the pooja room of South Indian houses and Temples. This is called Bommai (doll) Kolu or Golu.

Kalasam will be kept, Rangoli will be drawn in front of the Golu and Puja will be done on all days of Navratri.

Relatives, friends, girl children and married women in the neighborhood will be invited to see the golu. Prasad, gifts and kumkums will be given to those who come to see the Golu.

Sringeri Sharan Navratri Alankara Schedule:

Sringeri Sri Sharadambal special Alankaram schedule based on previous years details in given below. Will update exact information soon...

10 October, 2026 - Saturday - Sri Sharadamba MahaAbhishekam - Jagatprasutika Alankara

11 October, 2026 - Sunday - Sri Sharada Pratishtha - HamsaVahana Alankara (Brahmi)

12 October, 2026 - Monday - HamsaVahana Alankara (Brahmi)

13 October, 2026 - Tuesday - VrushabhaVahana Alankara (Maheshwari)

14 October, 2026 - Wednesday - MayuraVahana Alankara (Kaumari)

15 October, 2026 - Thursday - GarudaVahana Alankara (Vaishnavi)

16 October, 2026 - Friday - Saraswati Avahana - Veena Sharada Alankara - Shala Pravesha for Shatachandi Yaga

17 October, 2026 - Saturday - Indrani Alankara

18 October, 2026 - Sunday - Durgashtami - Mohini Alankara

Note: In Sringeri, there is one day gap in between Durgashtami & Mahanavami i.e., Durgashtami is on 18th Oct & Mahanavami is on 20th Oct

19 October, 2026 - Monday - Rajarajeshwari Alankara

20 October, 2026 - Tuesday - MahaNavami - SimhaVahana Alankara (Chamunda) - Shatachandi Purnahuti - Gajashwa Puja - Vijayotsava (eve)

21 October, 2026 - Wednesday - Vijayadashami - Gajalakshmi Alankara - Rama Pattabhisheka Sarga Parayana

22 October, 2026 - Thursday - Sri Sharadamba Maha Rathothsava - Gajalakshmi Alankara

26 October, 2026 - Monday - Sri Sharadamba Abhishekam - Teppotsava

Next Year Navratri:

Shakambari Navaratri celebrations

- starts from January 16, 2027 (Saturday) - Banada Ashtami is on Jan 16th, 2027 (Saturday)

- ends on January 22, 2027 (Friday). - Shakambari Jayanti is celebrated on Purnima Jan 22nd, 2027 (Friday)

Magha Gupt Navratri celebrations

- starts from February 7, 2027 (Sunday)

- ends on February 15, 2027 (Monday).

- Vasant Panchami is celebrated on 11 February, 2027 (Thursday). Also called as Lalita Panchami / Basant Panchami. - On Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja is done with great devotion

- Ratha Saptami is celebrated on 13th February, 2027 (Saturday)

Chaitra Navaratri (Vasanta Navratri) celebrations

- starts from April 7, 2027 (Wednesday)

- ends on April 15, 2027 (Thursday).

- Sri Rama Navami is celebrated on April 15th, 2027 (Thursday)

In 2027, Sharan Navaratri i.e, Maha Navratri is from October 1 (Friday) to October 9, 2027 (Saturday);

Durgashtami - Oct 8th, 2027 (Friday);

Maha Navami - Oct 9th, 2027 (Saturday)

Vijayadasami - October 10th, 2027 (Sunday)

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Chithirai Month 2026 Date & Time - Chithirai Masam 2026 Festivals & Viratham

In 2026, Chithirai Tamil Month starts on April 14 (Tuesday)

In 2026, Chithirai Tamil Month ends on May 14 (Thursday).

Chithirai Masam - Festival, Viratham, Tithi & Nakshatra

-- This Year 'Parabhava' Varusham - Total 31 days in Chithirai Masam

-- Timings given below are in Nazhigai format, followed by Indian Standard Time (IST) within brackets

April 14, 2026 - Tuesday - Chithirai 1

-- Tamil Puthandu (New Year Name 'Parabhava')

-- Chithirai Month Begins -- Vishu Punyakalam

-- Theipirai Dwadashi 39.36 (till 9.50 pm)

-- Sathayam 19.09 (till 1.40 pm)

April 15, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 2

-- Pradosham -- Maasa Shivaratri

-- Theipirai Trayodashi 39.09 (till 9.40 pm)

-- Poorattathi 18.49 (till 1.32 pm)

April 16, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 3

-- Theipirai Chaturdashi 33.41 (till 7.28 pm)

-- Uthirattathi 17.27 (till 12.59 pm)

April 17, 2026 - Friday - Chithirai 4

-- Amavasai

-- Amavasai 29.18 (till 5.43 pm)

-- Revathi 15.10 (till 12.04 pm)

April 18, 2026 - Saturday - Chithirai 5

-- Valarpirai Prathamai 24.20 (till 3.44 pm)

-- Ashwini 12.09 (till 10.52 am)

April 19, 2026 - Sunday - Chithirai 6

-- Karthigai Viratham - Madurai Chithirai Thiruvizha Begins

-- Valarpirai Dwitiyai 18.46 (till 1.30 pm)

-- Bharani 8.34 (till 9.26 am)

April 20, 2026 - Monday - Chithirai 7

-- Akshaya Tritiyai -- Sri Parashurama Jayanti

-- Chaturthi Viratham

-- Valarpirai Tritiyai 12.57 (till 11.11 am)

-- Karthigai 4.41 (till 7.52 am)

April 21, 2026 - Tuesday - Chithirai 8

-- Sri Shankara Jayanti

-- Valarpirai Chaturthi 7.01 (till 8.48 am)

-- Rohini 0.38 (till 6.15 am); -- Mrigashirsham 56.32 (till 4.37 am)

April 22, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 9

-- Sashti Viratham

-- Valarpirai Panchami 1.03 (till 6.25 am); -- Valarpirai Sashti 55.13 (till 4.05 am)

-- Thiruvathirai 52.42 (till 3.05 am)

April 23, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 10

-- Valarpirai Saptami 50.07 (till 2.03 am)

-- Punarpusam 49.22 (till 1.45 am)

April 24, 2026 - Friday - Chithirai 11

-- Valarpirai Ashtami 45.33 (till 12.13 am)

-- Poosam 46.41 (till 12.40 am)

April 25, 2026 - Saturday - Chithirai 12

-- Valarpirai Navami 41.41 (till 10.40 pm)

-- Ayilyam 44.44 (till 11.54 pm)

April 26, 2026 - Sunday - Chithirai 13

-- Valarpirai Dashami 38.57 (till 9.35 pm)

-- Magam 43.49 (till 11.32 pm)

April 27, 2026 - Monday - Chithirai 14

-- Sarva Ekadasi Viratham

-- Valarpirai Ekadashi 37.16 (till 8.54 pm)

-- Pooram 44.02 (till 11.37 pm)

April 28, 2026 - Tuesday - Chithirai 15

-- Madurai Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Thirukalyanam

-- Valarpirai Dwadashi 36.47 (till 8.43 pm)

-- Uthiram 45.27 (till 12.11 am)

April 29, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 16

-- Pradosham

-- Valarpirai Trayodashi 37.38 (till 9.03 pm)

-- Hastham 48.06 (till 1.14 am)

April 30, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 17

-- Sri Narasimha Jayanti

-- Chitragupta Pujai - Nainar Nombu

-- Valarpirai Chaturdashi 39.40 (till 9.52 pm)

-- Chithirai 51.55 (till 2.46 am)

May 1, 2026 - Friday - Chithirai 18

-- Chithra Pournami

-- Madurai Sri Kallazhagar Vaigai Aatril Ezhuntharulal

-- Pournami Viratham

-- Pournami 42.02 (till 10.49 pm)

-- Swathi 56.51 (till 4.44 am)

May 2, 2026 - Saturday - Chithirai 19

-- Theipirai Prathamai 47.07 (till 12.51 am)

-- Visakam 60.00 (Full Day)

May 3, 2026 - Sunday - Chithirai 20

-- Theipirai Dwitiyai 51.54 (till 2.46 am)

-- Visakam 2.43 (till 7.05 am)

May 4, 2026 - Monday - Chithirai 21

-- Theipirai Tritiyai 56.56 (till 4.46 am)

-- Anusham 9.00 (till 9.36 am)

May 5, 2026 - Tuesday - Chithirai 22

-- Sankatahara Chaturthi

-- Theipirai Chaturthi 60.00 (Full Day)

-- Kettai 15.27 (till 12.15 pm)

May 6, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 23

-- Theipirai Chaturthi 1.48 (till 6.43 am)

-- Moolam 21.36 (till 2.38 pm)

May 7, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 24

-- Theipirai Panchami 6.02 (till 8.25 am)

-- Pooradam 27.12 (till 4.53 pm)

May 8, 2026 - Friday - Chithirai 25

-- Theipirai Sashti 9.32 (till 9.49 am)

-- Uthiradam 31.52 (till 6.45 pm)

May 9, 2026 - Saturday - Chithirai 26

-- Sravana Viratham

-- Theipirai Saptami 12.00 (till 10.48 am)

-- Thiruvonam 35.30 (till 8.12 pm)

May 10, 2026 - Sunday - Chithirai 27

-- Theipirai Ashtami 13.19 (till 11.20 am)

-- Avittam 37.54 (till 9.10 pm)

May 11, 2026 - Monday - Chithirai 28

-- Theipirai Navami 13.06 (till 11.14 am)

-- Sathayam 39.02 (till 9.37 pm)

May 12, 2026 - Tuesday - Chithirai 29

-- Theipirai Dashami 11.50 (till 10.44 am)

-- Poorattathi 38.58 (till 9.35 pm)

May 13, 2026 - Wednesday - Chithirai 30

-- Sarva Ekadasi Viratham

-- Theipirai Ekadashi 9.21 (till 9.44 am)

-- Uthirattathi 37.49 (till 9.08 pm)

May 14, 2026 - Thursday - Chithirai 31

-- Pradosham

-- Theipirai Dwadashi 5.50 (till 8.20 am)

-- Revathi 35.39 (till 8.16 pm)

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Maha Shivaratri 2027 Date & Info - Jyotirlinga Temples: Mahashivratri Online Darshan - Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Maha Shivratri Date

Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on March 6, 2027 (Saturday). On Mahashivratri devotees can have online live darshan of Pujas to Lord Shiva in JyotirLinga Mandir in the following websites

Live Online Darshan Websites:

- Varanasi Kasi Sri Vishwanath Temple

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Jyotir Linga Mandir Live Darshan in the website

https://www.shrikashivishwanath.org/online/live_darshan

- Sri Somnath Jyotirling Temple

Sree Somnath Aadi Jyotir Linga Temple Live Darshan in the website

https://somnath.org/somnath-live-darshan

- Ujjain Sri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

One can watch the live streaming either in flash, youtube or Apple/Android

https://shrimahakaleshwar.com/

- Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple - Madhya Pradesh

Live Online darshan of Sri Omkareshwarar can be seen in the following website

https://www.shriomkareshwar.org/LiveDarshan.aspx

- Srisailam Sri Mallikarjuna Swami Jyotirling Temple

Mahashivaratri Festival can be seen in the Srisailam TV. Sri Mallikarjuna Brahmaramba Celestial Wedding can be seen from 12 am midnight can also be seen in the TTD SVBC web TV

https://www.youtube.com/@SrisailaTv/streams

https://www.youtube.com/@svbcttd/streams

- Sringeri Shankaracharya Shivaratri Pooja

The live webcast of Sringeri Shankaracharaya Chatur Yama Shivaratri Puja amidst the chanting of Veda Mantras, Sri Rudram, Chamakam can be most probably seen from around 7 pm to 7 am in the following websites

https://www.youtube.com/@SriSankara/streams

Chatur Veda Parayan with the blessings of Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamiji at Bangalore Sri Sankara Math can also be most probably seen in Sri Sankara TV

Live Telecast Details:

- TTD SVBC (Tirumala Tirupathi TV) had live telecasted Maha Shivratri from Srisailam and Kalahasthi in previous years. This year also they are expected to live telecast the event.

- One can expect to watch live telecast of Maha Shivratri this year too in religious channels Bhakti TV Channel and Sanskar

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Holi 2027 Date & Info - Dhulandi, Holika Dahan, Rangwali Holi Dates

Dhulandi - Rangwali Holi is celebrated on March 22, 2027 (Monday)

The Main Holi (called as Dhulandi Holi or Rangwali Holi) is also known as Phagwa, Dhuleti Holi. People will be celebrate Rangwali Holi by splashing colours on one another.

Rangwali Holi is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima (Full moon day in 'Phalgun' Hindu Calendar Month). The festival of colours marks the arrival of Spring season i.e., Vasanta Kaala

Holika Dahan is celebrated on March 21, 2027 (Sunday). The festival celebrated on the eve of Holi is also known as Chhoti Holi.

On Holika Dahan, bonfires will be lit in the evening to remember the Bhagavad Purana incident where Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika gets perished in Bonfire, while she attempts to kill Prahalada. Prahlada emerging unscathed from the flames.

In North India, on Rangwali Holi people will apply colour powders on the face of one another. Children will spray coloured powder solution called 'gulal' at each other

In Vrindavan, the Holi festival is celebrated till Rangpanchami. The festival is celebrated to remember Sri Krishna splashing colours on Sri Radha and other Gopikas

Next Year Holi:

- In 2028, Holika Dahan is on March 10, 2028 (Friday). Dhulandi (Rangwali) Holi is celebrated on March 11, 2028 (Saturday).

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