Hindu Calendar: July 2026

First month of the Vedic lunar calendar. Marks Hindu New Year (Chaitra Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi) and Rama Navami.

Sacred month of charity and water donation. Highlights Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, and Buddha Purnima.

Peak summer period. Features Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, and Vat Purnima fasts.

Start of Chaturmasa on Devshayani Ekadashi. Marks Jagannath Ratha Yatra and Guru Purnima.

Most auspicious month for Lord Shiva. Features Shravana Somwars, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, and Krishna Janmashtami.

Celebration of Ganesha Chaturthi, Radha Ashtami, Anant Chaturdashi, followed by Pitru Paksha ancestor offerings.

Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra (Vijayadashami), Sharad Purnima, and Karwa Chauth.

Festival of lights: Dhanteras, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja), Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Dev Uthani Ekadashi, and Tulsi Vivah.

Described by Sri Krishna in the Gita as His manifestation among months. Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi, and Dattatreya Jayanti.

Winter month dedicated to Sun worship. Features Makar Sankranti (Pongal/Uttarayan), Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, and Shakambhari Purnima.

Holy month for sacred river bathing (Snana at Prayag). Features Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja), Ratha Saptami, and Magha Purnima.

Final month of the Hindu lunar year. Great celebrations of Maha Shivaratri, Holika Dahan, and Holi (Rangwali Holi / Dol Jatra).