इस्कॉन त्यौहार कैलेंडर 2026 | ISKCON Festival Calendar 2026 – Complete Vaishnava Events, Ekadashi & Chaturmas Guide

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Introduction | परिचय

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) follows the ancient Gaudiya Vaishnava Panchang, a Vedic lunar calendar rooted in the teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The year 2026 corresponds to Gaurabda 539–540, and the ISKCON Calendar 2026 serves as a spiritual roadmap for devotees worldwide to observe sacred days with devotion, discipline, and joy.

This article provides a complete, month-wise list of all major Ekadashi fasts, appearance (Avirbhav) and disappearance (Tirobhav) days of saints and acharyas, Vaishnava festivals, Chaturmas observances, and auspicious Vratas — all aligned with ISKCON’s global standards.

Whether you’re in New Delhi, New York, London, or Melbourne, this bilingual (Hindi + English) guide ensures you never miss a spiritually significant date in 2026.

Why Follow the ISKCON Calendar? | इस्कॉन कैलेंडर क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

Spiritual Alignment: Each date is calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy, ensuring alignment with cosmic energies.
Devotional Practice: Observing Ekadashi, festivals, and Guru tithis purifies the mind and deepens one’s connection with Krishna.
Community Unity: ISKCON temples worldwide follow the same calendar, creating global harmony in worship.
Guru Parampara: Honoring the appearance and disappearance days of acharyas like Srila Prabhupada, Rupa Goswami, and Bhaktivinoda Thakur keeps the disciplic succession alive.

Key Observances in ISKCON Calendar 2026 | 2026 में प्रमुख आध्यात्मिक तिथियाँ

Ekadashi: Fast on the 11th lunar day (twice a month) to control the senses and focus on Krishna.
Dvadashi: Break fast after sunrise (Parana) — timing is crucial.
Purnima & Amavasya: Full moon and new moon days for special worship.
Chaturmas: A four-month period of austerity (July–November) with dietary and spiritual disciplines.
Vratas: Sacred vows like Nrsimha Chaturdashi, Gopastami, and Tulasi Vivaha.
Major Festivals: Janmashtami, Ratha Yatra, Gaura Purnima, Diwali, and more.

Month-wise ISKCON Calendar 2026 | माहवार इस्कॉन कैलेंडर 2026

January 2026 – Madhava Masa (माधव मास)

Jan 3: Sri Krishna Pushya Abhishek – कृष्ण का पुष्य अभिषेक
Jan 7:
- Disappearance of Sri Ramachandra Kaviraj – श्री रामचंद्र कविराज का तिरोभाव
- Appearance of Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami – श्रील गोपाल भट्ट गोस्वामी का आविर्भाव
Jan 8: Disappearance of Sri Jayadeva Goswami – जयदेव गोस्वामी का तिरोभाव
Jan 9: Disappearance of Sri Lochan Das Thakur – लोचन दास ठाकुर का तिरोभाव
Jan 14: Shat-Tila Ekadashi – षट-तिला एकादशी (fast with sesame)
Jan 15: Makara Sankranti / Ganga Sagar Mela – मकर संक्रांति
Jan 23: Vasant Panchami –
- Saraswati Puja
- Appearance of Srila Raghunath Das Goswami, Sri Pundarik Vidyanidhi, Raghunandan Thakur
- Disappearance of Srila Vishwanath Chakravarti Thakur
- Appearance of Srimati Vishnupriya Devi
Jan 25: Appearance of Sri Advaita Acharya – श्री अद्वैत आचार्य का आविर्भाव
Jan 26: Bhishma Ashtami – भीष्म अष्टमी
Jan 27: Disappearance of Sri Madhvacharya – मध्वाचार्य का तिरोभाव
Jan 28: Disappearance of Sri Ramanujacharya – रामानुजाचार्य का तिरोभाव
Jan 29: Bhaimi Ekadashi – भैमी एकादशी
Jan 30: Varaha Dwadashi – Lord Varaha’s appearance – वराह द्वादशी
Jan 31: Nityananda Trayodashi – श्री नित्यानंद प्रभु का आविर्भाव

February 2026 – Govinda Masa (गोविंद मास)

Feb 1: Krishna Madhura Utsav; Appearance of Srila Narottam Das Thakur
Feb 6:
- Appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur
- Disappearance of Sri Purushottam Das Thakur
Feb 13: Vijaya Ekadashi – विजया एकादशी
Feb 14: Disappearance of Sri Ishvara Puri – ईश्वर पुरी का तिरोभाव
Feb 16: Shiva Ratri – महाशिवरात्रि (observed respectfully by Vaishnavas)
Feb 18: Disappearance of Srila Jagannath Das Babaji & Sri Rasikananda
Feb 21: Appearance of Sri Purushottam Das Thakur
Feb 27: Amalaki Ekadashi – आमलकी एकादशी (worship of Amla tree)
Feb 28: Disappearance of Sri Madhavendra Puri – माधवेंद्र पुरी का तिरोभाव

March 2026 – Vishnu Masa (विष्णु मास)

Mar 3: Gaura Purnima – Appearance of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (most sacred Vaishnava festival!)
Mar 4: Jagannath Mishra Festival – जगन्नाथ मिश्र उत्सव
Mar 11: Appearance of Sri Srivasa Pandit
Mar 15: Papamochani Ekadashi – पापमोचनी एकादशी
Mar 16: Disappearance of Sri Govinda Ghosh
Mar 23: Appearance of Sri Ramanujacharya
Mar 27: Rama Navami – Lord Rama’s appearance
Mar 29: Kamada Ekadashi – कामदा एकादशी
Mar 30: Damanakaropan Dwadashi

April 2026 – Madhusudana Masa (मधुसूदन मास)

Apr 2: Balarama Rasa Yatra; Krishna Vasanta Rasa; Appearance of Shyamananda Prabhu & Vanshivadana Thakur
Apr 9: Disappearance of Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur (author of Chaitanya Bhagavata)
Apr 13: Varuthini Ekadashi – वरूथिनी एकादशी
Apr 14: Mesha Sankranti – Start of daily Tulasi watering
Apr 17: Appearance of Sri Gadadhara Pandit
Apr 20: Akshaya Tritiya – अक्षय तृतीया; Chandan Yatra begins
Apr 23: Jahnu Saptami – जाह्नवी सप्तमी (worship of Ganga)
Apr 25: Appearance of Sita Devi, Jahnava Devi; Disappearance of Madhu Pandit
Apr 27: Mohini Ekadashi – मोहिनी एकादशी
Apr 28: Rukmini Dwadashi
Apr 30: Nrsimha Chaturdashi – Lord Nrsimha’s appearance – नृसिंह चतुर्दशी

May 2026 – Trivikrama Masa (त्रिविक्रम मास)

May 1: Krishna Phula Dola; Appearance of Radharaman Dev & Srinivas Acharya
May 13: Apara Ekadashi – अपरा एकादशी
May 14: End of Tulasi watering; Appearance of Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur
May 27: Padmini Ekadashi (in Adhika Masa – extra lunar month)

June 2026 – Trivikrama / Vamana Masa

Jun 11: Parama Ekadashi
Jun 24: Disappearance of Sri Baladeva Vidyabhushana; Appearance of Gangamata Goswamini
Jun 25: Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi – Strict fast without water
Jun 27: Panihati Chida Dahi Festival – Celebration of Nityananda Prabhu’s pastime
Jun 29: Snana Yatra – Lord Jagannath’s bathing ceremony
Jun 30: Disappearance of Sri Mukunda Datta & Sridhara Pandit; Shyamananda Prabhu

July 2026 – Vamana Masa (वामन मास)

Jul 5: Appearance of Sri Vakreshvara Pandit
Jul 11: Yogini Ekadashi
Jul 14: Disappearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur & Gadadhara Pandit
Jul 15: Gundicha Marjana – Cleaning Jagannath Temple
Jul 16: Ratha Yatra – Lord Jagannath’s grand chariot festival!
Jul 20: Hera Panchami
Jul 24: Return Ratha Yatra (Bahuda Yatra)
Jul 25: Sayana Ekadashi – Beginning of Chaturmas (Lord Vishnu sleeps)
Jul 29: Guru Purnima; Disappearance of Srila Sanatana Goswami

August 2026 – Sridhara Masa (श्रीधर मास)

Aug 3: Disappearance of Srila Gopal Bhatta Goswami
Aug 7: ISKCON Foundation Day – Established in New York (1966)
Aug 9: Kamika Ekadashi
Aug 16: Jhulan Yatra begins – Swinging of Radha-Krishna
Aug 24: Pavitraropana Ekadashi; Disappearance of Srila Rupa Goswami
Aug 28: Appearance of Lord Balarama; End of Jhulan Yatra; Start of 2nd Chaturmas

September 2026 – Hrsikesha Masa (हृषीकेश मास)

Sep 4: Sri Krishna Janmashtami – Lord Krishna’s divine birth!
Sep 5: Nandotsava; Appearance of Srila Prabhupada (Founder-Acharya of ISKCON)
Sep 7: Annada Ekadashi
Sep 19: Radhastami – Appearance of Srimati Radharani
Sep 22: Parsva Ekadashi
Sep 23: Vamana Dwadashi; Appearance of Srila Jiva Goswami
Sep 25: Ananta Chaturdashi; End of 2nd Chaturmas
Sep 26: Start of 3rd Chaturmas

October 2026 – Padmanabha Masa (पद्मनाभ मास)

Oct 3: Arrival of Srila Prabhupada in USA (1965) – Historic day!
Oct 6: Indira Ekadashi
Oct 21: Appearance of Sri Madhvacharya
Oct 22: Pashankusha Ekadashi
Oct 26: Sharadiya Rasa Yatra; Start of 4th Chaturmas; Lakshmi Puja

November 2026 – Damodara Masa (दामोदर मास)

Nov 2: Appearance of Radha Kund – Sacred pond in Vrindavan
Nov 5: Rama Ekadashi
Nov 9: Diwali & Kali Puja
Nov 10: Govardhan Puja; Appearance of Sri Rasikananda
Nov 13: Disappearance of Srila Prabhupada (1977)
Nov 17: Gopastami – Cows honored; Jagaddhatri Puja
Nov 21: Utthana Ekadashi – End of Chaturmas; Lord wakes up!
Nov 24: Tulasi Saligrama Vivaha – Sacred marriage of Tulasi & Shaligram

December 2026 – Keshava Masa (केशव मास)

Dec 4: Utpanna Ekadashi
Dec 15: Odana Shashthi – End of Bhisma Pancaka
Dec 20: Mokshada Ekadashi; Appearance of Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Gita Jayanti)
Dec 27: Disappearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur

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