Skanda Sashti is six days of fasting and prayer at Murugan temples, closing with Soorasamharam, which marks Lord Murugan's victory over the asura Surapadman.
10–15 Nov 2026
Skanda Sashti / Soorasamharam
Kartik, Shukla Pratipada – Shashthi
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Other festivals in the calendar.
11 Nov 2026
Bhau Beej / Bhai Dooj / Bhai Phonta
Kartik, Shukla Dwitiya
Bhai Dooj, known in Maharashtra as Bhau Beej and in Bengal as Bhai Phonta, closes the Diwali festival. Sisters perform aarti for their brothers and pray for their wellbeing, and brothers offer gifts in return.
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13–16 Nov 2026
Chhath Puja / Surya Shashthi
Kartik, Shukla Chaturthi – Saptami
Chhath Puja, also called Surya Shashthi, is a four-day festival honouring Surya Dev, the sun god, and Chhathi Maiya. It begins with Nahay Khay and Kharna, and on the third day, Kartik Shukla Shashthi, devotees offer arghya to the setting sun by a river or water body, closing with an offering to the rising sun the next morning.
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21–24 Nov 2026
Tulsi Vivah
Kartik, Shukla Dwadashi – Purnima
Tulsi Vivah celebrates the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi Devi, the sacred basil, with Lord Vishnu as Shaligram, and marks the start of the wedding season in many households. In Maharashtra it is celebrated from Dwadashi to Purnima.
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