According to the Thakur Prasad Panchang, this month begins in the auspicious Bhadrapada month and concludes with the commencement of the solemn Pitru Paksha (Shradh period). It is a month of grand celebrations like Shri Krishna Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi, followed by the transition to ancestral reverence.
If you are searching for accurate dates for Hartalika Teej, Vishwakarma Puja, or the exact start of Mahalaya, the Thakur Prasad Calendar September 2026 is your essential guide. Below, we present the complete day-by-day festival list, Ekadashi schedules, and crucial Panchang notes.
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For precise timings of Janmashtami Nishita Kaal (Midnight Puja on Sep 4) and Ganesh Chaturthi Madhyahna Kaal (Midday Puja on Sep 14), we recommend downloading the full Panchang.
Thakur Prasad 2026 September Calendar: Detailed Day-by-Day Table
We have meticulously transcribed the data from the official Thakur Prasad Almanack into this precise, easy-to-follow table. Use it to align your vrats and pujas with the correct Tithi.
| Date | Day | Festival / Local Event | Significance / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Tuesday | Raksha Panchami (Orissa) | Regional observance in Odisha. |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Wednesday | Halshashthi (Lalahi Chatt); Chandrashashthi | Festival for the well-being of children; dedicated to Lord Balaram. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Thursday | Shitla Vrat | Worship of Goddess Shitala for protection from diseases. |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Friday | Shri Krishna Janmashtami ; Manvadi | Celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. Fasting and midnight puja. |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Saturday | Goga Navmi; Teacher’s Day | Worship of Gogaji (folk deity). National Teachers’ Day in India. |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi Vrat ; Vatsa Pooja | Fasting for prosperity and happiness. |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Bhaum Pradosh Vrat | Pradosh fast falling on a Tuesday (auspicious for Mars-related remedies). |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Wednesday | Maas Shivratri Vrat | Monthly night dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Thursday | Kushagragani Amavasya; Pithauri Amavasya | Amavasya of Bhadrapada month. |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Friday | Snan Daan Ki Amavasya; Shri Shakti Pooja | Holy bath and charity. Worship of the Divine Mother. |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Sunday | Varah Jayanti; Chandradarshan Muhurt 30 | Birth of Lord Vishnu’s Varaha Avatar. First moon sighting. |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Monday | Haritallika Vrat (Teej) ; Ganesh Chaturthi ; Vainayki Shri Ganesh Chatruthi Vrat | Major fast for married women. Commencement of Ganesh Utsav. |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tuesday | Rishi Panchami | Worship of the Sapta Rishis (Seven Sages). |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Wednesday | Raksha Panchami (Bengal) | Regional observance in Bengal. |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Thursday | Vishwakarma Pooja ; Surya Shashthi; Skand Darshan; Gauri Aavahan | Worship of Lord Vishwakarma (Divine Architect). Invocation of Goddess Gauri. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Friday | Gauri Poojan; Mahalaxmi Vrat Aarambh | Main Gauri Puja day. Start of Mahalakshmi Vrat (16 days). |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Saturday | Radhashtami ; Dadhichi Jayanti | Appearance day of Radha Rani. Remembrance of Sage Dadhichi. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sunday | Shri Chandra Navmi; Adhuk Navmi; Maharavivaar Vrat Aarambh | Start of Sunday fasting for the Sun God (Surya). |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Monday | Dasha Avatar Vrat; Shri Ram Dev Mela | Observing the ten avatars of Vishnu. Local fair in Rajasthan. |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Jal Jhulni Ekadashi Vrat | Important Ekadashi after Ganesh Chaturthi. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Vaman Jayanti (Vamana Avatar) | Appearance of Lord Vishnu’s Dwarf Brahmin Avatar. |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat; Fatiha Yajduham | Evening Shiva Puja. |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi ; Kadli Vrat | Final day of Ganesh Utsav (Visarjan). Worship of Lord Vishnu in Anant form. |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Saturday | Snan Daan Ki Purnima | Full Moon day of Bhadrapada (Purnima). |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Sunday | Mahalaya ; Pitri Paksh Prarambh (Fasli Navvarsh Prarambh 1434) | Start of Pitru Paksha (Shradh). Period of 16 days for ancestor rituals. |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tuesday | Angar Ki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat | Monthly Ganesha fast falling on a Tuesday (Angaraki Yoga). |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Wednesday | Bank Half Yearly Closing | Financial/Banking holiday in India. |
Ekadashi Dates in September 2026
Two significant Ekadashis occur in September, framing the festive period between Janmashtami and Pitru Paksha.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Spiritual Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | Monday | Aja Ekadashi | Also known as Ananda Ekadashi. Fasting on this day washes away all sins and grants liberation. It falls in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada. |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Jal Jhulni Ekadashi | Also known as Parsva Ekadashi or Parivartini Ekadashi. This is the day Lord Vishnu is believed to turn in his cosmic sleep. It falls in the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada. |
⚠️ Important Advisory: Vivah Muhurat (Marriage Dates) in September 2026
No Auspicious Wedding Dates Available This Month.
According to the Thakur Prasad Calendar September 2026, there is a complete ban on Manglik Karya (auspicious ceremonies like weddings) during this period.
| Status | Reason |
|---|---|
| NO MUHURAT AVAILABLE | September 2026 lies entirely within the Chaturmas period (the four holy months of rain and penance). Additionally, the latter half of the month marks the beginning of Pitru Paksha (Shradh), which is strictly reserved for ancestral rites and not for new beginnings. |
Guidance: Couples should not plan weddings, engagements, or Griha Pravesh (housewarming) in September 2026. The next available window for marriages opens only in late November 2026 after Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
Conclusion
September 2026 is a month of divine celebration—from the birth of Lord Krishna to the arrival of Lord Ganesha—followed by the profound quiet of Pitru Paksha. Whether you are observing Hartalika Teej on the 14th or preparing for Shradh on the 27th, the Thakur Prasad Calendar September 2026 provides the unerring accuracy required for these sacred observances. Bookmark this page for quick reference throughout the month.