Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 is one of the most spiritually powerful and emotionally varied months in the Hindu calendar year. According to the Thakur Prasad Panchang 2026, this month moves through three very distinct phases — the solemn conclusion of Pitru Paksha, the nine magnificent nights of Sharad Navratri, and the triumphant joy of Dussehra. It then closes with two beloved observances, Sharad Purnima and Karwa Chauth, making October a month that touches every kind of devotion.
If you are searching for the correct Tithi for your Shradh rituals, the Ghatasthapana timing for Navratri, the Dussehra Vijay Muhurat, or the exact fasting schedule for Karwa Chauth, the Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 is the most reliable Vedic reference you can use. This article gives you a detailed, day-by-day account of every festival, Vrat, and Panchang event in October 2026 so you can observe each one on the right date without any confusion.
Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026: Complete Day-by-Day Festival Table
The following table presents every important festival, Vrat, and observance for October 2026 as documented in the Thakur Prasad Panchang. Keep this table handy throughout the month for quick and accurate reference.
| Date | Day | Festival / Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Thursday | Chandra Shashthi | Fast dedicated to the Moon God, observed for the health and well-being of children |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti; Shastri Jayanti | National holiday marking the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Saturday | Jeevit Putrika Vrat (Jitiya); Shri Mahalakshmi Vrat; Ashokashtami | Strict Nirjala (waterless) fast observed by mothers for the long life and safety of their children |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Sunday | Navmi Shradh; Matri-Navmi | Shradh performed for ancestors who passed away on the Navami Tithi |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi Vrat | A powerful Ekadashi falling during Pitru Paksha. Fasting benefits both the devotee and their ancestors |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Wednesday | Sanyasi Shradh | Shradh rituals performed for ancestors who had taken Sanyas (renounced worldly life) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat; Maas Shivratri Vrat | Monthly Pradosh fast combined with the monthly Shivratri observance for Lord Shiva |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Friday | Durbharan Shradh | Shradh for those who died unmarried or passed away due to accidents or sudden causes |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Saturday | Snan Daan Shradh Ki Amavasya; Pitri Visarjan; Mahalaya Samapt | The most sacred and final day of Pitru Paksha. Holy bath, Tarpan, and charity are performed |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Sunday | Shardiya Navratri Aarambh; Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti | Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) marks the official start of Sharad Navratri (9 days) |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Monday | Chandradarshan Muhurt | First moon sighting after Amavasya. Check local time for your city |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Vainayki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat | Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi fast for removal of obstacles |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Thursday | Upang Lalita Vrat | Fasting dedicated to Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Saturday | Saraswati Aavahan Mool | Invocation of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and learning |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Sunday | Maha Ashtami | The most important day of Navratri. Kanya Pujan and the powerful Sandhi Puja are performed |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Monday | Maha Navami | Navratri Day 9. Ayudha Puja and Saraswati Puja widely observed in South India |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Vijayadashami (Dussehra); Shami Pooja; Saraswati Visarjan | Celebration of Lord Ram’s victory over Ravana. Aparajita Puja Muhurat on this evening |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday | Papakunsha Ekadashi Vrat; Bharat Milap | First Ekadashi after Navratri. Also celebrates the reunion of Lord Ram and his brother Bharat |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Friday | Pradosh Vrat | Evening Shiva worship on Pradosh Tithi |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Sunday | Sharad Purnima; Kojagari | Full Moon of Ashwin month. Kheer is prepared and kept under moonlight for health and blessings |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Monday | Valmiki Jayanti; Parashar Jayanti | Birth anniversaries of the great sage Valmiki, author of Ramayana, and sage Parashar |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Thursday | Karak Chaturthi (Karwa Chauth); Dashrath Lalita Vrat | Major fast observed by married women for the long life of their husbands |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Saturday | Skand Shashthi | Dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya), observed mainly in South India |
How to Download Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 PDF for Free
The Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 PDF is available for free from the official Thakur Prasad website. Visit the October 2026 page and click the download button to save the complete high-definition calendar in PDF format to your device.
Pitru Paksha Conclusion in October 2026
The first ten days of October 2026 belong to the final and most important phase of Pitru Paksha. October 10, 2026 is Sarvapitri Amavasya, also called Mahalaya Amavasya or Snan Daan Shradh Ki Amavasya. This is the single most significant day of the entire Shradh period. On this day, all ancestors — regardless of the Tithi on which they passed away — can receive offerings and Tarpan. Families gather near rivers, ponds, or water sources to perform rituals, donate food, and seek blessings from their departed loved ones.
After October 10, the Pitru Paksha concludes and the atmosphere immediately shifts toward celebration and festivity.
Sharad Navratri 2026: Dates, Ghatasthapana and Key Days
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11, and runs for nine nights. This is the most celebrated of the four Navratris in the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms (Nav Durga). Below are the key dates within the Navratri period.
| Date | Navratri Day | Observance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Day 1 | Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana) — Navratri begins |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Day 7 | Saraswati Aavahan (Invocation of Goddess Saraswati) |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Day 8 | Maha Ashtami — Kanya Pujan and Sandhi Puja |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Day 9 | Maha Navami — Ayudha Puja and Saraswati Puja |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Day 10 | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) — Saraswati Visarjan |
For the exact Ghatasthapana Muhurat timing on October 11, it is important to consult the official Thakur Prasad Calendar PDF, as this timing changes based on the Abhijit Muhurat window in your specific city.
Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) — Date and Significance
Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, October 20. Also called Vijayadashami, this festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of truth and righteousness over evil. Across India, massive effigies of Ravana, Meghanada, and Kumbhakarna are burned at sunset to mark this victory.
On this day, the Aparajita Puja is performed in the evening hours, and the Shami tree is worshipped as a sacred symbol of victory and valor. The Thakur Prasad Panchang provides the exact Vijay Muhurat timing for October 20, which is considered the most powerful window for worship and new beginnings on Dussehra.
Sharad Purnima 2026 — The Night of the Full Healing Moon
Sharad Purnima falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026. This Full Moon night of the Ashwin month holds a unique place in Hindu tradition. It is widely believed that on Sharad Purnima, the moon shines with special healing energy and radiates nectar (Amrit) from its rays. Families across India prepare Kheer (rice pudding with milk and sugar) and keep it under the open sky overnight to absorb the moonlight, then consume it the next morning as a blessed food offering.
This night is also known as Kojagari Purnima and is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, who is believed to roam the earth and bless those who stay awake in prayer and devotion.
Karwa Chauth 2026 — Date, Timing and Significance
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29. This is one of the most emotionally significant festivals for married women in India, especially in states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. On this day, married women observe a strict Nirjala fast (without food or water) from sunrise until they sight the moon in the evening. After performing puja to Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Kartikeya, women break their fast by first viewing the moon through a sieve and then looking at their husbands, seeking blessings for their long and healthy life.
For the exact Moonrise timing on October 29 in your city, download the official Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 PDF, as this time varies significantly across different regions of India.
Ekadashi Dates in October 2026
October 2026 has two Ekadashi fasting dates, each with its own unique spiritual significance.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi | Falls during Pitru Paksha, making it especially powerful. Fasting on this day is believed to free both the devotee and their ancestors from accumulated sins. Observed in the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Thursday | Papakunsha Ekadashi | Also known as Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi. Fasting on this day is said to destroy sins as great as a mountain. It also marks the occasion of Bharat Milap, the joyful reunion of Lord Ram and his brother Bharat |
⚠️ Vivah Muhurat (Wedding Dates) in October 2026 — Critical Advisory
No Auspicious Wedding Dates Are Available in October 2026.
This is one of the most critical notices in the Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 and must be noted by every family planning a wedding or any other auspicious ceremony.
| Status | Reason |
|---|---|
| NO MUHURAT AVAILABLE | The first half of October is under Pitru Paksha, during which all new beginnings and auspicious ceremonies are strictly prohibited. The second half falls under the Chaturmas period, during which Lord Vishnu is in cosmic sleep and no Manglik Karya (weddings, engagements, housewarmings) are permitted in Vedic tradition |
Do not plan weddings, engagements, or Griha Pravesh in October 2026. The next favorable Vivah Muhurat window opens only after Dev Uthani Ekadashi in late November 2026, when Lord Vishnu awakens and the Chaturmas period officially ends.
Key Highlights of Thakur Prasad Calendar October 2026 at a Glance
October 2026 moves from grief to joy and back to devotion within 31 days. Pitru Paksha concludes on October 10 with Mahalaya Amavasya. Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana. Maha Ashtami falls on October 18 and Dussehra is on October 20. Sharad Purnima comes on October 25 and Karwa Chauth on October 29. There are two Ekadashis — Indira Ekadashi on October 6 and Papakunsha Ekadashi on October 22. No Vivah Muhurat is available for the entire month.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When does Sharad Navratri begin in 2026? Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, October 11 with the Ghatasthapana ceremony. It runs for nine nights and concludes with Dussehra on October 20.
Q2. What is the date of Dussehra in 2026? Dussehra 2026 (Vijayadashami) falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Q3. When is Karwa Chauth in October 2026? Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29. Women observe a Nirjala fast and break it after sighting the moon in the evening.
Q4. When is Sharad Purnima in 2026? Sharad Purnima 2026 falls on Sunday, October 25. Families prepare Kheer and keep it under moonlight overnight for health blessings.
Q5. Are there any wedding dates in October 2026? No. The entire month of October 2026 has no auspicious Vivah Muhurat due to Pitru Paksha and the ongoing Chaturmas period. The next wedding window opens after Dev Uthani Ekadashi in late November 2026.
Q6. When is the last day of Pitru Paksha in 2026? Pitru Paksha concludes on Saturday, October 10, 2026, which is Sarvapitri Amavasya — the most important day for Shradh and Tarpan.
Q7. What are the Ekadashi dates in October 2026? October 2026 has two Ekadashis — Indira Ekadashi on October 6 (Tuesday) and Papakunsha Ekadashi on October 22 (Thursday).
Q8. When is Maha Ashtami in 2026? Maha Ashtami 2026 falls on Sunday, October 18, during Sharad Navratri. Kanya Pujan and Sandhi Puja are performed on this day.
Conclusion
October 2026 is truly a month of spiritual extremes as per the Thakur Prasad Calendar. It begins with the deep reverence of the final Shradh days, rises to the energetic heights of Sharad Navratri and Dussehra, and then settles into the warmth of Sharad Purnima and Karwa Chauth. With no Vivah Muhurat available, this entire month is dedicated to worship, ancestral respect, and community celebration.