November 2026 Panchang: Hindu Calendar
Hindu month: Kartik-Margashirsha. Key events: Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah, new marriage muhurat season opens, Guru Nanak Jayanti.
| Date | Festival / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Kartik Purnima | Most sacred full moon after Diwali, Dev Deepawali, Sikh Gurpurab coincides |
| Nov 3 | Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab 2026) | Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji (556th Parkash Purab) |
| Nov 9 | Utpanna Ekadashi | First Ekadashi of Margashirsha month |
| Nov 18 | Amavasya (Margashirsha Amavasya) | New moon, Pitru Tarpan |
| Nov 22 | Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) | Lord Vishnu wakes, Chaturmas ends, wedding season opens |
| Nov 23 | Tulsi Vivah | Marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram), marks wedding season opening |
| Nov 24 | Kartik Shukla Dwadashi (Vaikuntha Dwadashi) | Vishnu worship, festival of lights at Vishnu temples |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the marriage season open in November 2026?
The 2026 winter marriage season opens on November 22, 2026 (Dev Uthani Ekadashi / Prabodhini Ekadashi). Lord Vishnu 'wakes up' after Chaturmas, and the auspicious wedding season begins. November 22 and 23 (Tulsi Vivah) are the first auspicious days. The best wedding muhurat windows in November-December 2026 are: November 22-30. December 1-20, 2026. Avoid December 21 - January 13, 2027 (Dhanur Maas). The winter 2026 marriage season continues through February 2027.
What is Tulsi Vivah 2026?
Tulsi Vivah 2026 falls on November 23, 2026 (Monday), Kartik Shukla Dwadashi. Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage between the Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) and Lord Vishnu (represented by a Shaligram stone or an image of Krishna/Vishnu). This marks the official opening of the Hindu wedding season. Traditions: Tulsi plant is decorated as a bride with saree and jewelry. Vishnu (Shaligram) is decorated as the groom. A wedding ceremony is performed in the puja room. After Tulsi Vivah, wedding dates can be fixed for the rest of the season.
What is Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 falls on November 22, 2026 (Sunday), Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. This is also called Prabodhini Ekadashi (the awakening Ekadashi). Lord Vishnu wakes from his cosmic 4-month sleep (since Dev Shayani Ekadashi on July 17, 2026). With this, Chaturmas ends and all suspended auspicious activities resume. Fasting on Dev Uthani Ekadashi and breaking the fast on Dwadashi is considered especially meritorious. This Ekadashi is specifically important for Vishnu devotees.
What is Dev Deepawali 2026?
Dev Deepawali (Festival of Lights for the Gods) 2026 falls on Kartik Purnima, November 3, 2026 (Tuesday). It falls on the same day as Guru Nanak Jayanti (Gurpurab). Dev Deepawali is when the gods themselves celebrate Diwali, as the legend says. At Varanasi, the ghats of the Ganga are lit with lakhs of diyas on this night, creating one of the most breathtaking spectacles in India. Sikh Gurpurab celebrations: Akhand path (continuous Gurbani recitation) ends. Nagar Kirtan processions. Gurudwaras lit with lights.
What is Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 falls on November 3, 2026 (Tuesday), the 556th Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The birthday of the founder of Sikhism is celebrated with: Akhand Path (48-hour continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib). Nagar Kirtan (sacred procession through the streets). Free langar (community kitchen). Illumination of all gurudwaras. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Nankana Sahib (Pakistan), and gurudwaras worldwide host massive celebrations. In 2026, Guru Nanak Jayanti coincides with Dev Deepawali (both on Kartik Purnima).
What vivah muhurat dates are available in November 2026?
November 2026 vivah muhurat (after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, November 22): November 22: Dev Uthani Ekadashi - first auspicious day (no need for separate muhurat, self-auspicious). November 23: Tulsi Vivah (marriage season official opening). November 25: Shubh vivah date. November 27-28: Auspicious (check nakshatra). November 30: Pre-month-end date. Jupiter in exalted Cancer throughout November 2026 is extremely positive for all marriage-related activities. Consult a local astrologer for the best date matching your family's kundali.
What is Kartik Purnima 2026?
Kartik Purnima 2026 falls on November 3, 2026 (Tuesday). This is considered one of the most sacred full moons in the Hindu calendar. Rituals: Take a holy dip in sacred rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Pushkar Lake, etc.). Offer diyas on rivers (Dev Deepawali). Donate food, clothes, and oil lamps to the poor. Fast and perform Satya Narayan Katha. Visit Vishnu temples. Pushkar Fair (Rajasthan) - one of the world's largest camel fairs - peaks on Kartik Purnima every year. Guru Nanak Jayanti also falls on this day in 2026.
Is November 2026 good for Griha Pravesh (housewarming)?
November 2026 is excellent for Griha Pravesh: Dev Uthani Ekadashi (November 22) opens the auspicious window. Jupiter in exalted Cancer (the house of home and property) directly supports housewarming ceremonies. Best November dates: November 22 (Dev Uthani Ekadashi - self-auspicious), November 23-30. Griha Pravesh on Tulsi Vivah day (November 23) or the day after is very auspicious. Perform Vastu Puja, Navagraha worship, and Havan before entering the new home.
What is the December-January marriage season in 2026-2027?
November 22, 2026 begins the winter marriage season which runs through February 2027 (with a break during Dhanur Maas). 2026-27 wedding window: November 22 - December 20, 2026 (pre-Dhanur Maas window). January 14 - February 28, 2027 (post-Makar Sankranti window). The strongest individual dates combine: Jupiter in Cancer (through early 2027), Venus strong and direct, specific wedding nakshatras (Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Mrigashira, Magha). Contact a local astrologer for kundali-matched dates within these windows.