Related Articles
The following articles accompany this monthly reference guide:
- Shravan Maas
- Soma Pradosham
- Shravana Amavasya
- Total Solar Eclipse
- Vishnupati
- Naag Panchami
- Naag Puja to Mother Naageshwari Devi
- Shitla Satam
- Vara Lakshmi Vratam
- Shravan Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Balarama Appearance Day
- Gita Week
- Gita Mahatmya
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- How to Observe an Eclipse
- Should One View an Eclipse? – A Vedic Perspective
- Kamika Ekadashi – August 2026
- Shravana Pavitropana/Putrada Ekadashi – 23rd of August 2026
A Quick Reference Handout for August 2026
This page provides a quick and convenient reference to all the important Hindu festivals, vrats, eclipses, auspicious dates and related articles for August 2026.
It has been created especially for those with limited time who wish to remain informed of important Sanatana Dharma observances throughout the month.
Tip: We recommend printing this page and placing it on your refrigerator door, notice board, or another convenient location at your home or workplace for quick reference throughout the month.
This handout is accompanied by 17 detailed articles, each explaining the significance, procedures and observances for the festivals listed below.
Shravan Maas (Hindu Month)
Shravan Maas: 30 July 2026 – 27 August 2026
Important Festivals & Articles for August 2026
| Date | Festival / Article |
|---|---|
| 30 July – 27 August | Shravan Maas (Holy Month) |
| 10 August | Soma Pradosham (Trayodashi Monday) |
| 12 August | Shravana Amavasya (New Moon) |
| 12 August | Total Solar Eclipse (Not visible in South Africa) |
| 17 August | Vishnupati (Sun enters Leo) – Day of Lord Vishnu worship |
| 17 August | Naag Panchami |
| 17 August | How to Perform a Naag Puja to Mother Naageshwari Devi |
| 19 August | Shitla Satam (Goddess of Diseases) |
| 21 August | Vara Lakshmi Vratam |
| 27 August | Shravan Purnima (Full Moon) |
| 27 August | Raksha Bandhan |
| 27 August | Balarama Appearance Day |
| 28 August – 2 September (Smartha) 28 August – 3 September (Vaishnava) | Gita Week |
| — | The Gita Mahatmya – The Glorification of the Bhagavad Gita |
| 28 August | Partial Lunar Eclipse (Visible in South Africa) |
| — | How to Observe an Eclipse if Visible in Your Locality |
| — | Should One View an Eclipse? – A Vedic Perspective |
Bhadrapada Maas
Bhadrapada Hindu Month: 28 August 2026 – 26 September 2026
Auspicious Wedding Dates
August 2026
❖ There are NO auspicious marriage (Muhurta) dates during August 2026.
Auspicious Fridays for Commencing a Lakshmi Vrat
- 21 August
- 28 August
Auspicious Conception Dates
The recommended conception period during August 2026 is:
13 August – 27/28 August
Panchak Periods
(The traditionally inauspicious period when death occurs.)
First Panchak
Starts: 31 July @ 03:08
Ends: 4 August @ 18:34
Second Panchak
Starts: 27 August @ 10:05
Ends: 31 August @ 23:15
Mool & Amavasya (New Moon) Birth Periods
(Traditionally regarded as the most inauspicious periods for childbirth.)
| Period | Nakshatra |
|---|---|
| 3 Aug @ 19:24 – 6 Aug @ 04:19 | Revati / Ashwini |
| 12 Aug @ 08:57 – 14 Aug @ 04:08 | Ashlesha / Magha |
| 21 Aug @ 20:05 – 24 Aug @ 00:47 | Jyeshtha / Mool |
| 31 Aug @ 00:43 – 2 Sept @ 02:41 | Revati / Ashwini |
Amavasya (New Moon)
Starts: 11 August @ 16:22
Ends: 12 August @ 19:36
Griha Pravesha (House Warming)
The most auspicious dates for moving into a new home:
13 August – 27/28 August
Durga Paath / Chandi Homa Dates
The most auspicious dates for performing:
- Durga Paath
- Durga Saptashati
- Chandi Homa
are:
- 6 August
- 7 August
- 11 August
- 20 August
- 21 August
- 26 August
Chaturthi Dates (Lord Ganesha)
Lord Ganesha’s devotees observe Chaturthi to remove obstacles and receive His blessings for success, prosperity and fulfilment of desires.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Moonrise: 20:10 (Durban)
Monday, 31 August 2026
Moonrise: 21:03 (Durban)
Trayodashi (Pradosha)
Monday, 10 August 2026
Pradosha Puja Time
17:29 – 20:06
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Pradosha Puja Time
17:37 – 20:09