November is the festival crown jewel of the Telugu calendar year. It carries Deepavali, the biggest celebration on the Hindu calendar, along with Dhanteras, Naga Chavithi, Kartika Pournami, and the start of the auspicious wedding season with Devutthana Ekadashi. For Telugu-speaking households across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the diaspora, the Telugu Calendar remains the trusted reference for tracking exactly when each of these observances falls.
If you’ve been searching for the Telugu Calendar 2026 November (తెలుగు క్యాలెండర్ 2026 నవంబర్), this guide brings together a verified festival list, an explanation of how the Panchangam calculates these dates, and a practical walkthrough for downloading a printable HD copy for your home or shop.
What Is the Telugu Calendar?
The Telugu Calendar, or Telugu Panchangam, is a traditional lunisolar almanac used across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana that layers tithi (lunar day), vaaram (weekday), nakshatram, and festival information on top of the Gregorian date. It follows the same broad lunisolar structure as other regional Hindu calendars but carries its own naming conventions for certain observances — Bali Padyami and Kanuma Padyami, for instance, are distinctly Telugu names for post-Deepavali days that other regions call by different terms.
Because these dates are tithi-based rather than fixed, they shift every year against the Gregorian calendar. November, in particular, deserves careful checking since it holds the five-day Deepavali cluster along with several other closely spaced observances.
Why November 2026 Is the Festival Peak of the Year
November brings together some of the most significant dates in the entire Telugu Panchangam:
- Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of lights, falls on a Sunday this year — considered an especially auspicious combination for Lakshmi Puja.
- Dhanteras opens the celebrations two days earlier, marked by buying gold, silver, and new utensils.
- Kartika Masam begins right after Deepavali, one of the most sacred months for Shiva worship in Telugu households.
- Kartika Pournami, the full moon of this sacred month, closes out November with lamp-lighting and temple visits.
- Devutthana Ekadashi marks the end of Chaturmasam and the reopening of the wedding and housewarming season.
Because Deepavali and its surrounding days are tithi-governed, always confirm the exact muhurat timing with a current-year Panchangam rather than relying on a template carried over from a previous year.
Downloading the Telugu Calendar November 2026 PDF
Most households like to keep a printed copy on the wall through Kartika Masam, one of the most ritually active months of the year.
Telugu Calendar November 2026 — Festival List
The table below reflects the key November 2026 observances, checked against multiple current Panchangam sources. As with any tithi-based calendar, minor regional variation in exact timing is possible depending on local sunrise, so confirm muhurat details with your family priest or temple closer to the date.
| Date (2026) | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Sunday | Sankatahara Chaturthi (సంకటహర చతుర్థి) |
| November 5 | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi (రామ ఏకాదశి) |
| November 6 | Friday | Dhanteras (ధనతెరస్) |
| November 7 | Saturday | Masik Shivaratri (మాస శివరాత్రి) |
| November 8 | Sunday | Deepavali (దీపావళి) |
| November 9 | Monday | Bali Padyami (బలి పాడ్యమి) |
| November 10 | Tuesday | Govardhana Puja (గోవర్ధన పూజ) |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Kanuma Padyami (కనుమ పాడ్యమి) |
| November 12 | Thursday | Nagula Chavithi (నాగుల చవితి) |
| November 14 | Saturday | Pradosha Vratham (ప్రదోష వ్రతం) |
| November 20 | Friday | Devutthana Ekadashi (దేవుత్తాన ఏకాదశి) |
| November 22 | Sunday | Pradosha Vratham – Shukla (ప్రదోష వ్రతం) |
| November 24 | Tuesday | Karthika Pournami (కార్తీక పౌర్ణమి) |
| November 25 | Wednesday | Sankatahara Chaturthi (సంకటహర చతుర్థి) |
A note on accuracy: Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, with Lakshmi Puja observed after sunset that evening. Because it lands on a weekend this year, many families are planning the full five-day celebration — from Dhanteras through Bhai Dooj-equivalent observances — without needing extra leave, which is part of why 2026 is being called a particularly favorable year for the festival.
One date worth double-checking closer to the day: some Panchangams treat Devutthana Ekadashi as a Kshaya Tithi this year — meaning the Ekadashi tithi begins and ends within a single sunrise cycle — which shifts the observed fasting day to November 21 even though the tithi itself falls on November 20. If you’re following a strict Ekadashi vrat rather than just noting the calendar date, confirm which convention your local temple or priest follows.
How the November Festivals Connect to Each Other
Understanding the sequence makes the month easier to plan around:
Dhanteras to Deepavali — The celebrations open with Dhanteras, when families buy gold, silver, or new utensils to invite prosperity into the home. Masik Shivaratri falls the next day, followed by the main Deepavali night, when Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset to welcome the goddess of wealth into the household.
Bali Padyami to Kanuma — The days immediately after Deepavali carry distinct Telugu-specific significance. Bali Padyami commemorates King Bali’s homecoming, Govardhana Puja honors Lord Krishna’s protection of Gokul, and Kanuma Padyami — especially important in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana’s farming and cattle-rearing communities — is dedicated to worshipping cattle and livestock as a thanksgiving for the harvest.
Nagula Chavithi to Kartika Pournami — A few days later, Nagula Chavithi honors Naga Devatas (serpent deities), a distinctly South Indian observance within Kartika Masam. The month builds toward its climax at Kartika Pournami, the full moon night when temples light thousands of lamps and many households perform Vana Bhojanam (forest picnics) as part of Kartika Masam traditions.
Devutthana Ekadashi — Toward month’s end, this Ekadashi marks the close of Chaturmasam, the four-month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to be in yogic sleep. Its passing reopens the season for weddings, housewarmings, and other auspicious ceremonies that are traditionally paused during Chaturmasam.
How to Read the Telugu Calendar Correctly
A few Panchangam terms are worth knowing before using any Telugu calendar:
Tithi is the lunar day, based on the angular distance between the Sun and Moon — there are 30 in a lunar month, split across Shukla Paksha (waxing) and Krishna Paksha (waning).
Amavasya and Pournami are the new moon and full moon days respectively — Deepavali falls on Amavasya, while Kartika Pournami is, as the name suggests, the Kartika month’s full moon.
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day of each paksha, considered auspicious for fasting and Vishnu worship — every month has two.
Kshaya Tithi is a tithi that begins and ends within a single sunrise-to-sunrise period, effectively getting “skipped” for calendar purposes — this is why some Ekadashi and other observance dates differ slightly between panchangams.
Knowing these basics makes it far easier to sanity-check any printed or downloaded calendar against a live, current-year Panchangam.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Deepavali in 2026? Deepavali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8. Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset that evening, with the auspicious muhurat window typically falling in the early evening hours — confirm the exact timing for your city with a current panchangam closer to the date.
What is the difference between Bali Padyami and Govardhana Puja? They fall on the same tithi (the day after Deepavali Amavasya) but carry different regional names and legends — Bali Padyami commemorates King Bali’s story, while Govardhana Puja honors Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill. Many Telugu households observe both traditions together.
Why does Kanuma matter so much in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana? Kanuma Padyami, the third day after Deepavali, is dedicated to cattle and livestock as thanks for their role in the harvest. It holds particular importance in farming communities and is often considered as significant as Deepavali itself in rural households.
Is Devutthana Ekadashi on November 20 or 21 in 2026? The tithi falls on November 20, but because it’s a Kshaya Tithi this year, some panchangams shift the observed fasting day to November 21. Check with your local temple or priest for which convention to follow.
Why do festival dates shift every year? Because the Hindu calendar is lunisolar — months follow the Moon while the year stays aligned to the Sun — festival tithis fall on different Gregorian dates annually, sometimes shifting by more than a week from one year to the next.