Marathi Bhadrapada Mahina in 2026 – Bhadra Month in Hindu Maharashtra Calendar in 2026

Bhadrapada Mahina is the sixth month in a traditional Hindu Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Bhadra Month 2026 in Marathi calendar is from September 12 to October 10. Ganesh Chaturthi (September 14, 2026), the most important festival in a Marathi calendar, is held in this month. The Krishna Paksha period of the month is also highly auspicious and staunch Hindus perform Shradh and Tarpan for dead ancestors, parents and relatives during the Mahalya period (September 27 to October 10). Other important festivals and auspicious days include Hartalika Tritiya, Rishi Panchami, Jyeshta Gauri Puja and Anant Chaturdashi.

Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Ganesha in Bhadrapad Month is on September 29, 2026 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:59 PM – Indian Standard Time.

Bhadrapad Maas Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha

Bhadrapada Mahina 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from September 12 to September 26.

Bhadrapad Maas 2026 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from September 27 to October 10. This is the Mahalya Shradh period.

Purnima in Marathi Bhadrapad Maas

• Bhadrapada Purnima or Full moon day is on September 26, 2026. 
• The Purnima begins at 11:06 PM on September 25 and ends at 10:18 PM on September 26. 
• Mahalaya Shradh period begins on the day. 
• Purnima Shradh is observed on the day.

Amavasya in Marathi Bhadrapad Maas

• Bhadrapada Amavasya or No moon day is on October 10, 2026.
• The Amavasi begins at 9:35 PM on October 9 and ends at 9:19 PM on Oct 10.
• Mahalaya Shraddha is marked on October 10.
  
• This is the Mahalaya Amavasya also known as Sarva Pitru Amavasya.

Bhadrapada Mahina Ekadasi

Parivartini Ekadashi – September 22

Indira Ekadashi – October 6

Bhadra Mahina Pradosh

Pradosh – September 24

Pradosh – October 8

The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Marathi Bhadrapada Mahina are:

Hartalika Tritiya – September 14
Varaha Jayanti – September 14

Swarna Gauri Vrat –   September 14

Ganesh Chaturthi –   September 14

Rishi Panchami –   September 15

Surya Sashti -  September 17

Jyeshta Gauri Avahan - September 17

Jyeshta Gauri Puja - September 18

Jyeshta Gauri Visarjan - September 19
Vaman Jayanti – September 23

Anant Chaturdashi – September 25

Prostapadi Pournami – September 26

Pitru Paksha Shradh from September 27 to October 10
Kalashtami - October 3

Avidhava Navami – October 4
Mahalaya Shraddha - October 10

Note – Bhadrapad Month in traditional calendar followed in North India begins on August 29 and ends on September 26, 2026.

Bhadra Month in calendars followed in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is similar to the Marathi calendar.

Next month in Marathi calendar is the Ashwin Month.