The grand festival of Diwali illuminates the dark night of Kartik Amavasya, followed by Govardhan Puja, the affectionate bond of Bhai Dooj, and the ancient reverence of Chhath Puja. As the month progresses, the pious Kartik Purnima and the sacred birth anniversary of Guru Nanak add profound spiritual depth. To celebrate each of these occasions with the right tithi and muhurat, you need the Kalnirnay 2026 November (कालनिर्णय 2026 नोव्हेंबर) Marathi calendar — the most trusted panchang in every Maharashtrian household.
On this page, you’ll find a complete and verified November 2026 Kalnirnay guide, a detailed festival table with the significance of each observance, and a direct link to download the high‑definition PDF absolutely free. Every date has been extracted from the authentic Marathi Amanta panchang, ensuring your Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj tilak, and Chhath Arghya are performed with panchang‑perfect precision.
Why Kalnirnay Is the Undisputed Authority in Marathi Panchang
Kalnirnay is more than a calendar — it’s a spiritual daily planner that combines ancient panchang calculations with modern usability. Each monthly page offers:
- Exact Tithi & Nakshatra Timings: The start and end of every lunar day, with associated nakshatras.
- Complete Festival and Holiday List: All Marathi, Hindu, and national observances with names in Devanagari and English.
- Shubh Muhurat Box: Auspicious time windows for marriage, griha pravesh, vehicle purchase, and more.
- Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise: Essential data for fasting and puja sankalps.
The Kalnirnay November 2026 edition brings this legacy to your fingertips in a crisp, print‑ready PDF.
November 2026 at a Glance: Kartik Amavasya, Diwali Lights, and the Sacred Kartik Purnima
November 2026 falls predominantly within the Marathi month of Kartik, which begins in late October and extends until the full moon on 30th November. This month is filled with an almost continuous stream of festivities:
- Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (8th November) – The festival of lights, the most important day of the year for wealth and prosperity rituals.
- Govardhan Puja / Padwa (10th November) – The day Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan mountain; also marks the Marathi New Year in some traditions.
- Bhai Dooj (11th November) – Brothers and sisters celebrate their bond with a ceremonial tilak and feast.
- Chhath Puja (15th November) – The ancient solar festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, observed with rigorous fasting and standing in water.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti (24th November) – The birth of the first Sikh Guru, celebrated with kirtan, langar, and prayers.
- Kartik Purnima (30th November) – The full moon of Kartik, a day of supreme holiness for bathing in the Ganga and lighting lamps.
The Kalnirnay calendar ensures you know the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurat, Govardhan Puja pratipada timing, and Chhath Puja shashthi tithi, so your observances are flawless.
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Complete List of Marathi Festivals & Important Days – November 2026
This is the definitive festival table for November 2026 as per the Kalnirnay Marathi calendar. Every entry includes its spiritual significance, so you understand the essence of each day.
| Date | Day | Festival (Marathi/English) | Significance & Key Ritual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.11.2026 | रविवार (Sunday) | संकष्टी चतुर्थी / Sankashti Chaturthi | Monthly Ganesha vrat to remove obstacles. Fast is broken after sighting the moon at night. |
| 06.11.2026 | शुक्रवार (Friday) | प्रदोष व्रत (कृष्ण पक्ष) / Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) | Evening Shiva‑Parvati worship during the waning phase. Removes karmic debts. |
| 07.11.2026 | शनिवार (Saturday) | मासिक शिवरात्रि / Masik Shivratri | Monthly night dedicated to Shiva. Fasting and night vigil bring spiritual upliftment. |
| 08.11.2026 | रविवार (Sunday) | दिवाळी / लक्ष्मी पूजन / Diwali / Lakshmi Puja | Kartik Amavasya — the darkest night illuminated by lamps. Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening. Homes are cleaned and decorated. |
| 10.11.2026 | मंगळवार (Tuesday) | गोवर्धन पूजा / Govardhan Puja | Kartik Shukla Pratipada. Annakut is offered to the mountain of Govardhan. Also celebrated as Balipratipada in memory of King Bali. |
| 11.11.2026 | बुधवार (Wednesday) | भाई दूज / Bhai Dooj | Yama Dwitiya. Sisters apply tilak on their brother’s forehead and pray for his long life. Brothers give gifts in return. |
| 15.11.2026 | रविवार (Sunday) | छठ पूजा / Chhath Puja | The Surya Shashti fast. Devotees offer arghya to the setting and rising sun while standing in water bodies. |
| 24.11.2026 | मंगळवार (Tuesday) | गुरु नानक जयंती / Guru Nanak Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji on Kartik Purnima (15th day of Kartik). Celebrated with Akhand Path, kirtan, and langar. |
| 30.11.2026 | सोमवार (Monday) | कार्तिक पूर्णिमा / Kartik Purnima | The full moon of Kartik. The holiest day for bathing in the Ganga, lighting lamps, and performing Satyanarayan Puja. |
Note: All dates follow the Marathi Amanta panchang. Diwali Lakshmi Puja is performed on Kartik Amavasya, which falls on 8th November 2026. The festival of lights spans several days from Dhanteras (likely 6th November) through Bhai Dooj (11th November). The Kalnirnay PDF provides the entire detailed sequence.
Spotlight on November 2026’s Major Festivals
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja (8th November 2026) – The Night of Wealth and Light
The pinnacle of the Indian festive season arrives on Sunday, 8th November 2026. Diwali, or Deepavali, is celebrated on the new moon night of Kartik. The day begins with an oil bath before sunrise, followed by decorating the home with rangoli and diyas. The most critical ritual is the Lakshmi Puja in the evening, when the goddess of wealth is invoked into the home. The entire family gathers, lights lamps, and performs aarti with devotion. The Kalnirnay PDF will provide the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurat, which typically falls during the Pradosh Kaal and must avoid the Bhadra period. Ensure your puja is performed within this highly auspicious window for maximum prosperity.
Govardhan Puja / Padwa (10th November 2026)
On Tuesday, 10th November, the first day of the bright fortnight of Kartik is celebrated as Govardhan Puja. In Maharashtra, it’s also known as Padwa or Balipratipada. The legend goes that Lord Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan to protect the villagers from Indra’s wrath. Households prepare an Annakut (a mountain of food), worship cows and calves, and build miniature Govardhan hills from cow dung. It’s also the day when King Bali visits the earth, and rituals are performed to welcome him. The Kalnirnay calendar marks the Pratipada tithi, ensuring you celebrate on the correct day.
Bhai Dooj (11th November 2026) – The Bond of Protection
The five‑day Diwali festival concludes on Wednesday, 11th November, with Bhai Dooj, also known as Yama Dwitiya. According to legend, Yama, the god of death, visited his sister Yamuna on this day and was fed an elaborate meal. He then declared that any brother who receives a tilak from his sister on this day will be protected from untimely death. Sisters perform aarti, apply the tilak, and pray for their brother’s long life. Brothers, in return, pledge to protect them. The Kalnirnay PDF will show the Dwitiya tithi timing, so you can schedule the tilak ceremony accordingly.
Chhath Puja (15th November 2026) – The Sun God’s Fasting Festival
On Sunday, 15th November, the four‑day Chhath Puja culminates with the offering of arghya to the setting and rising sun. While it is primarily a Bihari and Purvanchali festival, its observance has spread across India, including Maharashtra. Devotees observe a rigorous 36‑hour waterless fast, prepare prasad of thekua, and stand knee‑deep in water to offer prayers to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. The festival falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi. The Kalnirnay PDF marks this date clearly, along with the sunrise and sunset timings that are essential for the arghya.
Guru Nanak Jayanti (24th November 2026)
The birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, is celebrated on Tuesday, 24th November, which coincides with Kartik Purnima. Gurudwaras are illuminated, and the Guru Granth Sahib is read continuously (Akhand Path) for 48 hours before the day. Processions (Nagar Kirtan), free community meals (langar), and devotional singing mark the occasion. Even in non‑Sikh Marathi families, this day is revered for its message of unity, equality, and selfless service. Kalnirnay highlights this as one of the most important days of November 2026.
Kartik Purnima (30th November 2026) – The Holiest Full Moon
The month concludes on Monday, 30th November, with the sacred Kartik Purnima. It is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura, and the gods rejoiced by lighting lamps — hence it’s also called Tripurari Purnima. Taking a bath in the Ganga or any holy river, lighting lamps in temples, and performing charity are highly meritorious. Many families also perform the Satyanarayan puja. The Kalnirnay calendar highlights the Purnima tithi and the best time for the puja.
Why the Kalnirnay November 2026 PDF Is a Diwali Essential
- Exact Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: Diwali puja requires precise timing to avoid Bhadra. Kalnirnay provides the exact Pradosh Kaal and Bhadra timings, so you get the most auspicious window for Lakshmi Puja.
- Complete Five‑Day Diwali Tracker: From Sankashti Chaturthi on 1st November to Bhai Dooj on 11th November, the PDF maps every step of the festive marathon.
- Crystal‑Clear HD Print: The PDF is print‑ready on any A4 sheet. The Devanagari text, date boxes, and muhurat sections remain perfectly legible, making it an ideal wall calendar for the festive month.
- Free and Shareable: Download it without any cost or registration. Share it with family members on WhatsApp, so everyone is on the same page, literally.
How to Read the Kalnirnay Calendar for November 2026 Rituals
- Lakshmi Puja (8th November): Look for the “शुभ मुहूर्त” table and the “लक्ष्मी पूजन मुहूर्त” entry. It will give you the start and end time of the auspicious window. Ensure the puja is performed after sunset, during Pradosh Kaal, when the Amavasya tithi is prevailing.
- Govardhan Puja (10th November): The Pratipada tithi should be active during the morning. Kalnirnay will show the pratipada start and end time. Build and worship the Govardhan hill during this period.
- Chhath Puja (15th November): The Shashthi tithi is the key. The sunset and sunrise times on 15th and 16th November are critical for the arghya. Kalnirnay provides these solar timings precisely for your city.
- Bhai Dooj (11th November): The tilak ceremony is ideally done in the afternoon (Aparahna). Check the calendar for the Dwitiya tithi duration and avoid the early morning hours if they are under a different tithi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When is Diwali / Lakshmi Puja in 2026 according to the Marathi calendar?
Diwali Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, 8th November 2026. It falls on Kartik Amavasya. The Kalnirnay PDF provides the exact evening muhurat for the puja.
Q2. What are the dates for Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj 2026?
Govardhan Puja is on Tuesday, 10th November 2026, and Bhai Dooj is on Wednesday, 11th November 2026. Both follow Diwali as per the panchang.
Q3. Is Chhath Puja on 15th November 2026?
Yes, the main day of Chhath Puja (Surya Shashthi) is on Sunday, 15th November 2026. The Kalnirnay calendar marks this date with the sunrise and sunset timings.
Q4. Does the November 2026 PDF include Dhanteras and Narak Chaturdashi?
The user‑provided list didn’t explicitly mention Dhanteras or Narak Chaturdashi, but they fall just before Diwali (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi and Chaturdashi). The full Kalnirnay PDF will cover those dates, likely around 6th and 7th November 2026. The PDF download will have the entire month’s detail.
Q5. Is the Kalnirnay November 2026 PDF free to download?
Yes, absolutely. The download link on this page provides the high‑definition PDF at no charge, with no registration required.