Calculating festivals…
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali 2026?
Diwali 2026 falls on 8 November 2026. The Lakshmi Puja muhurta is calculated based on Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna for your location. AstroJanamPatrika computes the exact Diwali date and puja timing using Swiss Ephemeris and Lahiri Ayanamsa.
How are Hindu festival dates calculated?
Hindu festival dates are determined by the Panchang — the Vedic almanac based on Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (Moon's asterism), Masa (lunar month), and Paksha (fortnight). AstroJanamPatrika calculates all festival dates using Swiss Ephemeris, making them accurate to the minute rather than relying on pre-printed almanacs.
Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunisolar calendar, not the Gregorian solar calendar. Because the lunar year is about 11 days shorter than the solar year, festival dates shift each year. An intercalary month (Adhika Masa) is added roughly every 2–3 years to realign the two systems. This is why Navratri, Holi, and Diwali fall on different Gregorian dates annually.
What is Shubh Muhurta for a festival?
Shubh Muhurta is the auspicious time window for performing a festival ritual. It is determined by the intersection of favourable Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Vara (weekday), and Choghadiya. AstroJanamPatrika calculates the precise muhurta for each festival based on local sunrise, Tithi end times, and auspicious Nakshatras.
Which Assamese festivals are included in the calendar?
AstroJanamPatrika's festival calendar includes all major Assamese festivals: Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu), Kongali Bihu (Kati Bihu), Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu), and Me-Dam-Me-Phi — alongside pan-Indian Hindu festivals like Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Ram Navami, and Janmashtami.