Hindu calendar
November 2026 calendar, Toronto
- Hindu months
- Ashwin, Kartika
- Era
- Shaka Samvat 1948, Vikram Samvat 2083
- Samvatsara
- Parabhava
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
- Ritu
- Sharad
Months are reckoned amanta (each month ends at the new moon); years are given in Shaka Samvat; the ayanamsa is Lahiri; festival dates follow the Smarta tradition.
Times and dates on this page are for Toronto.
These festival dates have not yet been checked against a printed almanac.
Each day in November 2026
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (04:22:01 – 02:40:51)
- Nakshatra
- Pushya (20:09:30 – 18:00:30)
- Yoga
- Shubha (04:08:52 – 01:36:11)
- Karana
- Balava (04:22:01 – 15:28:18)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:53:25 – 06:54:43)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
Festivals, vrats and observances
KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Navami (02:40:51 – 01:24:53)
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha (18:00:30 – 17:16:11)
- Yoga
- Shukla (01:36:11 – 23:23:33)
- Karana
- Taitila (02:40:51 – 13:59:43)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:54:43 – 06:56:02)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Industrial Safety DayA day dedicated to promoting workplace safety and health standards in industry.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Dashami (01:24:53 – 00:33:37)
- Nakshatra
- Magha (17:16:11 – 16:56:22)
- Yoga
- Brahma (23:23:32 – 21:30:27)
- Karana
- Vanija (01:24:53 – 12:56:14)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:56:02 – 06:57:20)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (00:33:37 – 00:05:59)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni (16:56:22 – 16:59:57)
- Yoga
- Indra (21:30:27 – 19:55:58)
- Karana
- Bava (00:33:37 – 12:16:55)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:57:20 – 06:58:39)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Rama EkadashiA fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed on the eleventh day of the waning moon in the month of Ashwin (Amanta reckoning).
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (00:05:59 – 00:00:59)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (16:59:57 – 17:25:46)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (19:55:58 – 18:39:09)
- Karana
- Kaulava (00:05:59 – 12:00:41)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:58:39 – 06:59:58)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
VasubarasA Maharashtrian observance on Ashwin Krishna Dwadashi venerating the cow and her calf.
Guru DwadashiA day dedicated to venerating one's spiritual teacher (guru), observed on the Dwadashi of the waning moon in Ashwin (amanta).
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (00:00:59 – 00:18:14)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (17:25:46 – 18:13:08)
- Yoga
- Vishkambha (18:39:09 – 17:39:31)
- Karana
- Gara (00:00:59 – 12:06:49)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:59:58 – 07:01:16)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
DhantrayodashiThe first day of Diwali, when Dhanvantari and Kubera are venerated and purchasing precious metals is considered auspicious.
PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (00:18:14 – 00:58:13)
- Nakshatra
- Chitra (18:13:08 – 19:22:13)
- Yoga
- Priti (17:39:31 – 16:57:09)
- Karana
- Vishti (00:18:14 – 12:35:20)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:01:16 – 07:02:35)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Narak ChaturdashiThe fourteenth day of the dark half of Ashwin in the amanta reckoning, observed with cleansing rituals and lamps to mark the defeat of the demon Narakasura.
ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Amavasya (00:58:13 – 02:01:57)
- Nakshatra
- Swati (19:22:13 – 20:53:52)
- Yoga
- Ayushman (16:57:09 – 16:32:35)
- Karana
- Chatushpada (00:58:13 – 13:27:02)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:02:35 – 07:03:54)
- Month (amanta)
- Ashwin
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Diwali — Lakshmi PujanThe festival of lights.
AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.
Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.
Mahavir Nirvan (Jain)Jain observance marking the nirvana of Lord Mahavir on the Amavasya of Ashwin (amanta).
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (02:01:57 – 03:30:27)
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha (20:53:52 – 22:49:03)
- Yoga
- Saubhagya (16:32:35 – 16:26:31)
- Karana
- Kimstughna (02:01:57 – 14:43:04)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:03:54 – 07:05:13)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
BalipratipadaA day in Maharashtra marking King Bali's return from the netherworld, observed on Kartika Shukla Pratipada during Diwali.
Govardhan PujaThe day Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan to shelter the people of Vrindavan from torrential rain, observed with offerings of food arranged as a hill.
Mahavir Jain Samvat 2553The Jain new year begins, marking the start of the Mahavir Samvat era.
Kartika month beginsThe start of the lunar month Kartika, observed in the amanta reckoning.
Vikram Samvat 2083 beginsThe Vikram Samvat year begins on Kartika Shukla Pratipada, the first tithi of the bright fortnight of Kartika.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (03:30:27 – 05:23:44)
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha (22:49:03 – 01:07:57)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (16:26:31 – 16:39:12)
- Karana
- Balava (03:30:27 – 16:24:04)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:05:13 – 07:06:31)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika
Festivals, vrats and observances
Bhau BeejA day honouring the bond between sisters and brothers.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (05:23:44 – 07:39:39)
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha (01:07:57 – 03:48:49)
- Yoga
- Atiganda (16:39:12 – 17:09:50)
- Karana
- Taitila (05:23:44 – 18:29:07)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:06:31 – 07:07:50)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika, until
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (05:23:44 – 07:39:39)
- Nakshatra
- Mula (03:48:49 – 06:46:58)
- Yoga
- Sukarma (17:09:50 – 17:55:49)
- Karana
- Gara (18:29:06 – 07:39:39)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:07:50 – 07:09:08)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Vinayak ChaturthiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of each lunar month except Bhadrapada.
Muslim Jamadilakhar beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (07:39:39 – 10:12:52)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha (06:46:58 – 09:54:08)
- Yoga
- Dhriti (17:55:49 – 18:52:16)
- Karana
- Vishti (20:54:35 – 10:12:52)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:09:08 – 07:10:26)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Parsi Tir beginsThe first day of the Parsi Tir month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Panchami (10:12:52 – 12:54:19)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha (06:46:58 – 09:54:08)
- Yoga
- Shula (18:52:16 – 19:52:00)
- Karana
- Balava (23:33:17 – 12:54:19)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:10:26 – 07:11:44)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Dnyan Panchami (Jain)A Jain observance on Kartika Shukla Panchami dedicated to the worship of knowledge and the scriptures.
Children's DayA day celebrating children, observed on the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
Pandav PanchamiAn observance on Kartika Shukla Panchami honouring the five Pandava brothers.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (12:54:19 – 15:31:31)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha (09:54:08 – 12:58:40)
- Yoga
- Ganda (19:52:00 – 20:45:47)
- Karana
- Taitila (02:14:20 – 15:31:31)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:11:44 – 07:13:01)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (15:31:31 – 17:49:59)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (12:58:40 – 15:46:45)
- Yoga
- Vriddhi (20:45:47 – 21:23:24)
- Karana
- Vanija (04:44:01 – 17:49:59)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:13:01 – 07:14:18)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara, until
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (17:49:59 – 19:35:31)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (15:46:45 – 18:04:30)
- Yoga
- Dhruva (21:23:24 – 21:34:56)
- Karana
- Bava (06:47:40 – 19:35:31)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:14:18 – 07:15:34)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
GopashtamiA day dedicated to the worship of cows, observed on the Ashtami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartika.
DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Navami (19:35:31 – 20:36:34)
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha (18:04:30 – 19:40:14)
- Yoga
- Vyaghata (21:34:56 – 21:12:09)
- Karana
- Balava (19:35:31 – 08:12:09)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:15:34 – 07:16:51)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Kushmand NavamiKartika Shukla Navami is observed by offering the kushmand (ash gourd) in worship.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dashami (20:36:34 – 20:46:01)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada (19:40:14 – 20:26:25)
- Yoga
- Harshana (21:12:09 – 20:09:36)
- Karana
- Taitila (20:36:34 – 08:47:59)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:16:51 – 07:18:06)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha, until
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (20:46:01 – 20:01:52)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Bhadrapada (20:26:25 – 20:20:29)
- Yoga
- Vajra (20:09:36 – 18:25:14)
- Karana
- Vanija (20:46:01 – 08:30:35)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:18:06 – 07:19:21)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena
Festivals, vrats and observances
Chaturmas endsThe four-month period of heightened religious observance ends for Smarta Hindus.
Vishnu-prabodhotsavThe awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month cosmic sleep is observed.
Prabodhini EkadashiThe Ekadashi of Kartika Shukla Paksha, marking the end of Chaturmas and the awakening of Vishnu from his four-month cosmic sleep.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (20:01:52 – 18:26:51)
- Nakshatra
- Revati (20:20:29 – 19:24:44)
- Yoga
- Siddhi (18:25:13 – 16:00:20)
- Karana
- Bava (20:01:52 – 07:20:23)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:19:21 – 07:20:36)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Tulsi Vivah beginsThe ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu begins on Kartika Shukla Dwadashi.
Tulsi VivahThe ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant to Vishnu, observed from Kartika Shukla Dwadashi to Purnima.
Shani PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Vaikunth Chaturdashi UpavasA fast observed on the day before Vaikunth Chaturdashi, dedicated to Vishnu and Shiva.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (18:26:51 – 16:07:28)
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini (19:24:44 – 17:45:30)
- Yoga
- Vyatipata (16:00:20 – 12:59:09)
- Karana
- Taitila (05:22:11 – 16:07:28)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:20:36 – 07:21:49)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Tulsi VivahThe ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant to Vishnu, observed from Kartika Shukla Dwadashi to Purnima.
Vaikunth ChaturdashiThe Shukla Chaturdashi of Kartika, observed by Smartas with worship during the nishita of the night.
Indian national Agrahayana beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (16:07:28 – 13:12:47)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani (17:45:30 – 15:31:56)
- Yoga
- Variyana (12:59:09 – 09:28:08)
- Karana
- Vanija (02:43:54 – 13:12:47)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:21:49 – 07:23:02)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Tripurari PurnimaThe full moon of Kartika, observed by Smarta Hindus as the day Shiva destroyed the three cities of the demon Tripurasura.
Tulsi VivahThe ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant to Vishnu, observed from Kartika Shukla Dwadashi to Purnima.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Purnima (13:12:47 – 09:53:25)
- Nakshatra
- Krittika (15:31:56 – 12:54:54)
- Yoga
- Shiva (05:35:16 – 01:29:20)
- Karana
- Bava (23:35:29 – 09:53:25)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:23:02 – 07:24:14)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Kartika
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Guru Nanak JayantiThe birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru, celebrated on Kartika Shukla Purnima.
Kartikswami darshanDarshan of Kartikeya (Kartikswami) at his shrine on Kartika Purnima when the moon is in Krittika nakshatra, observed in some regional traditions.
Tulsi VivahThe ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant to Vishnu, observed from Kartika Shukla Dwadashi to Purnima.
PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Shahid DinSikh observance commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
Kartik-snan endsThe concluding day of the ritual bathing in the month of Kartik, observed on Kartik Shukla Purnima.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (06:20:36 – 02:45:33)
- Nakshatra
- Rohini (12:54:54 – 10:06:03)
- Yoga
- Siddha (01:29:20 – 21:19:20)
- Karana
- Taitila (06:20:36 – 16:32:40)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:24:14 – 07:25:26)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha, until
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (02:45:33 – 23:18:54)
- Nakshatra
- Ardra (07:16:56 – 04:38:26)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (21:19:20 – 17:13:57)
- Karana
- Vanija (02:45:33 – 13:00:33)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:25:26 – 07:26:36)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna
Festivals, vrats and observances
Constitution DayMarks the adoption of the Constitution of India.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (23:18:54 – 20:10:13)
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu (04:38:26 – 02:20:05)
- Yoga
- Shubha (17:13:57 – 13:21:06)
- Karana
- Bava (23:18:54 – 09:41:46)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:26:36 – 07:27:46)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Panchami (20:10:13 – 17:27:33)
- Nakshatra
- Pushya (02:20:05 – 00:29:32)
- Yoga
- Shukla (13:21:06 – 09:47:31)
- Karana
- Taitila (06:45:13 – 17:27:33)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:27:46 – 07:28:55)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (17:27:33 – 15:16:55)
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha (00:29:32 – 23:12:07)
- Yoga
- Indra (06:38:19 – 03:56:52)
- Karana
- Vanija (04:17:57 – 15:16:55)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:28:55 – 07:30:02)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka, until
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (15:16:55 – 13:42:04)
- Nakshatra
- Magha (23:12:07 – 22:30:33)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (03:56:52 – 01:44:36)
- Karana
- Bava (02:24:53 – 13:42:04)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:30:02 – 07:31:09)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
Festivals, vrats and observances
KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.