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If you are searching for Chaturmas 2026 date, start and end time, Ekadashi list, tithi calendar, and muhurat in India , this complete guide covers everything in one place.
Chaturmas is one of the most spiritually powerful four-month periods in Hindu Dharma, dedicated to fasting (vrat), devotion, puja, japa, and charity (daan) .
Chaturmas 2026 Start & End Date (India)
Chaturmas 2026 begins on Devshayani Ekadashi 📅 15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Chaturmas 2026 ends on Dev Uthani Ekadashi 📅 12 November 2026 (Thursday)
This sacred period starts on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi and ends on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu awakens from Yoga Nidra.
Chaturmas 2026 Calendar Table with Tithi & Muhurat
Below is the complete Chaturmas 2026 calendar with important Ekadashi dates, festivals, and muhurat highlights .
Month
Date (2026)
Festival / Ekadashi
Tithi
Muhurat Highlights
July
15 July
Devshayani Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Brahma Muhurat Sankalp
July
29 July
Guru Purnima
Ashadha Purnima
Morning Puja Muhurat
August
14 August
Putrada Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Sunrise Vrat
August
23 August
Krishna Janmashtami
Ashtami
Midnight Nishita Puja
September
8 September
Ganesh Chaturthi
Shukla Chaturthi
Madhyahna Muhurat
September
27 September
Parivartini Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Morning Vishnu Puja
October
8 October
Sharad Navratri Begins
Pratipada
Ghatasthapana Muhurat
October
26 October
Papankusha Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Sunrise Fasting
November
12 November
Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Shukla Ekadashi
Morning Puja & Tulsi Vivah
(*Exact tithi timing may vary slightly based on city and local panchang.)
What is Chaturmas?
The word Chaturmas means “four months.” These months fall during the monsoon season and are considered highly auspicious for:
Ekadashi fasting
Vishnu Sahasranama chanting
Temple seva
Anna daan (Annadanam)
Gau seva
Spiritual discipline
According to scriptures, Lord Vishnu rests in Kshirsagar during this period and awakens on Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
Complete Ekadashi List During Chaturmas 2026
Devotees searching for Chaturmas 2026 Ekadashi dates can follow this list:
Devshayani Ekadashi – 15 July 2026
Putrada Ekadashi – 14 August 2026
Parivartini Ekadashi – 27 September 2026
Papankusha Ekadashi – 26 October 2026
Dev Uthani Ekadashi – 12 November 2026
Ekadashi fasting during Chaturmas is believed to remove past karmic obstacles and grant spiritual upliftment.
Important Festivals During Chaturmas 2026
Major Hindu festivals that fall within Chaturmas 2026 include:
Guru Purnima 2026
Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Sharad Navratri 2026
These festivals make Chaturmas 2026 a spiritually vibrant and powerful time for devotion and charity.
Chaturmas 2026 Muhurat Guide
Best Time for Sankalp - Early morning during Brahma Muhurat (before sunrise)
Ekadashi Puja Muhurat - Sunrise to mid-morning (city-specific)
Janmashtami Muhurat - Midnight (Nishita Kaal)
Tulsi Vivah Muhurat - Evening hours on Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Chaturmas Vrat Rules & Niyam
During Chaturmas 2026, devotees often:
Avoid onion & garlic
Follow Ekadashi fasting
Offer Tulsi leaves daily
Chant Vishnu mantras
Perform charity & anna daan
Visit temples regularly
Many also take a four-month sankalp to follow one specific discipline (niyam).
Importance of Donation During Chaturmas 2026
Performing daan during Chaturmas 2026 is considered highly auspicious. Popular sevas include:
Annadanam (food distribution)
Gau Seva
Temple donation
Sponsoring bhajan/katha
Sadhu seva
It is believed that charity performed during Chaturmas gives multiplied spiritual merit (punya).
Benefits of Observing Chaturmas
Observing Chaturmas vrat and following Ekadashi dates can bring:
Spiritual growth
Peace of mind
Removal of obstacles
Prosperity in family
Blessings of Lord Vishnu
Disclaimer:
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