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Citation-ready Vedic calendar data for journalists and editorial teams
Nitya Panchangam is a Telugu Vedic Panchangam publisher using Lahiri Ayanamsa (Indian Government standard since 1957) with Swiss Ephemeris precision. Editorial review by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, M.A. Sanskrit, 22+ years Jyotisha practice. We provide free citation rights to journalists covering Hindu festivals, eclipses, and Vedic calendar events. Attribution: "Nitya Panchangam (nityapanchangam.com)".
2026 Press-Worthy Events Calendar
| Date | Event | Editorial Angle & Timings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Total Solar Eclipse | Visible across Europe, NE Greenland, Iceland (path of totality). Partial visibility from eastern India. Indian timing: 6:39 PM - 8:34 PM IST. Sutaka time begins 12 hours prior. Pitch window: late July 2026. |
| 2026-11-08 | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja | Kartika Krishna Amavasya. Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM IST (Hyderabad). City-by-city timings available. Pitch window: September-October 2026. |
| 2026-09-04 | Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Puja muhurat: 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM IST. 10-day Ganesha festival begins. Andhra/Telangana-specific traditions. Pitch window: August 2026. |
| 2026-09-25 | Mahalaya Amavasya | Concluding day of Pitru Paksha. Bengali Hindus mark Devi Paksha. Pitch angle: ancestor rituals + start of Durga Puja preparations. |
| 2026-10-05 | Vijayadashami / Dussehra | Concluding day of Sharad Navaratri. Mysuru Dasara, Bommala Koluvu (Andhra Telugu doll display), Ravan Dahan (North India). Pitch window: early October. |
| 2026-03-19 | Ugadi (Telugu New Year) | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Beginning of Parabhava Nama Samvatsara. Pachadi tradition, Panchanga Sravanam, Andhra/Telangana new year. Pitch window: February 2026. |
Editorial Contact
For press inquiries, exclusive quotes, custom city-specific timings, or interview requests with Pandit Ramachandra Sharma:
- Email: via Contact Form
- Response time: Within 24 hours on business days
- Pitch lead time: 2-3 weeks before major festivals; 1-2 days for eclipse coverage
Citation Policy
Free editorial use permitted for all timings, festival dates, muhurtam data, and Vedic calendar information. Required attribution: "Source: Nitya Panchangam (nityapanchangam.com)". For exclusive quotes from our editorial pandit, please request via contact form.
Methodology Statement (for fact-checkers)
- Ayanamsa: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) — Indian national standard since 1957
- Ephemeris: Swiss Ephemeris (Astrodienst), arc-second precision
- Lunar tradition: South Indian Amanta system (months end on Amavasya)
- Time zones: Local with DST adjustments for all 35+ cities
- Editorial review: Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, M.A. Sanskrit (Mysore), Jyotisha Visharada, 22+ years practice
- Daily refresh: All time-sensitive data recomputed at 00:00 IST