Vedic Panchang

Vedic Calendar

May 2026

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Festival & special days:EkadashiPurnimaAmavasyaSankrantiTodayShukla (waxing)Krishna (waning)Pradosh VratSankashti ChaturthiVinayaka ChaturthiSomvar Vrat

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Festivals

Festivals in May 2026

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Buddha Purnima
Friday · Shukla Purnima
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha — all said to have occurred on the same full moon day. It is observed with meditation, acts of compassion, and reflection on the Four Noble Truths.

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Key tithi dates

May 2026 Ekadashi, Purnima & Amavasya dates

1 MayFriday

Purnima

13 MayWednesday

Ekadashi

15 MayFriday

Sankranti

16 MaySaturday

Amavasya

26 MayTuesday

Ekadashi

31 MaySunday

Purnima

Fasting Observances

Vrats & Fasting Days in May 2026

4 MayMonday · Krishna Tritiya

Somvar Vrat

5 MayTuesday · Krishna Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi

14 MayThursday · Krishna Trayodashi

Pradosh Vrat

18 MayMonday · Shukla Dwitiya

Somvar Vrat

28 MayThursday · Shukla Trayodashi

Pradosh Vrat

Fasting observances shown are informational, based on tithi at the New Delhi reference.

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What is a Vedic calendar?

A Vedic calendar (panchang) tracks the lunar day (tithi), the Moon’s mansion (nakshatra) and other elements calculated from actual planetary positions. Dates shift with location and sunrise — this calendar uses New Delhi as its reference. Tap any day for the full panchang: auspicious muhurtas, Rahu Kaal and more.

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