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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)".
2026–2027 Press-Worthy Events Calendar
| Date | Event | Editorial Angle & Timings |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi; the ten-day Ganesha festival begins. Andhra and Telangana keep it as Vinayaka Chavithi, whose household observance differs from the public Ganeshotsav of western India. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/festivals/ganesh-chaturthi-2026/. Pitch window: from August 2026. |
| 2026-10-10 | Mahalaya Amavasya | The concluding day of Pitru Paksha, when tarpanam is offered to all ancestors. Bengali Hindus mark it as the start of Devi Paksha, so it doubles as the opening of Durga Puja coverage. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/festivals/mahalaya-amavasya-2026/. Pitch window: from September 2026. |
| 2026-10-20 | Vijayadashami / Dussehra | The concluding day of Sharad Navaratri. Distinct regional stories on one date: Mysuru Dasara, the Bommala Koluvu doll display in Andhra and Telangana, and Ravan Dahan across north India. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/festivals/dussehra-2026/. Pitch window: from September 2026. |
| 2026-11-08 | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja | Kartika Krishna Amavasya. The Lakshmi Puja muhurat is a local one and differs by city, so it is computed rather than quoted here. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/festivals/diwali-2026/. Pitch window: from September 2026. |
| 2027-02-06 | Annular Solar Eclipse | India: not visible; annular in Chile, Argentina, S. Atlantic. Greatest eclipse 21:30 IST. Sutak: Not observed in India. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/eclipses/annular-solar-eclipse-6-february-2027/. Pitch window: from January 2027. |
| 2027-02-20 | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | India: penumbral phase visible before dawn; penumbral across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Greatest eclipse 04:43 IST (21 February). Sutak: Not observed (penumbral). Reference: nityapanchangam.com/eclipses/penumbral-lunar-eclipse-20-february-2027/. Pitch window: from January 2027. |
| 2027-04-07 | Ugadi (Telugu New Year) | Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Telugu and Kannada new year. Ugadi Pachadi, the six tastes, and the Panchanga Sravanam reading of the year ahead. Plavanga samvatsara begins. Reference: nityapanchangam.com/festivals/ugadi-2027/. Pitch window: from February 2027. |
Editorial Contact
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- 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