NEW DELHI, INDIA | AUGUST 25, 2026 —
September is shaping up to be one of the busiest months on India’s religious calendar, beginning with Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 and moving through Ganesh Chaturthi, Vishwakarma Puja, Radha Ashtami and Anant Chaturdashi before Pitru Paksha begins on September 27.
For families planning pujas, travel, fasting or festival shopping, several important observances fall within just three weeks. Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej even fall on the same date — Monday, September 14.
Here are the dates worth saving now.
Janmashtami Opens the Festival Rush on September 4
The first major celebration of the month is Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, September 4.
The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna and traditionally brings midnight puja, fasting, temple celebrations and Dahi Handi festivities in several parts of India.
Just three days later, Aja Ekadashi falls on September 7, beginning another important fasting observance for devotees of Lord Vishnu.
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September 14 Brings a Rare Double Festival Date
One of the month’s biggest dates will be September 14.
Both Hartalika Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi fall on Monday, creating strong festival activity across different regions of India.
Hartalika Teej is particularly important among women observing traditional vrat and Shiva-Parvati worship, while Ganesh Chaturthi begins the major Ganeshotsav celebrations associated especially with Maharashtra and several other states.
For search traffic, this date deserves its own dedicated story because readers will soon begin asking:
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on September 14 or 15?
That should be our next major festival article.
Vishwakarma Puja Falls on September 17
Factories, workshops, engineering establishments and industrial businesses will observe Vishwakarma Puja on Thursday, September 17.
The festival honors Lord Vishwakarma, traditionally regarded as the divine architect and craftsman.
This gives the story an interesting crossover beyond religion: factories, automobiles, machinery, manufacturing units and workplaces also generate strong search interest around Vishwakarma Puja.
Radha Ashtami and Parsva Ekadashi Follow
Radha Ashtami falls on September 19, while Parsva Ekadashi will be observed on September 22.
Radha Ashtami celebrates the birth of Radha Rani and is particularly significant in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Krishna traditions.
Parsva Ekadashi, meanwhile, is another important Vishnu fasting day during the month.
Ganesh Visarjan on September 25
The Ganesh festival reaches its emotional conclusion on Friday, September 25, when Ganesh Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi fall together.
Across cities including Mumbai and Pune, large processions traditionally accompany the immersion of Ganesh idols.
This date should also become a dedicated INVC utility story closer to the festival, covering:
Visarjan timings → traffic restrictions → processions → major routes → public safety
rather than only religious rituals.
Pitru Paksha Begins at the End of September
After Bhadrapada Purnima on September 26, the religious calendar shifts toward remembrance of ancestors.
Pitru Paksha proper begins on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
One useful distinction is that Purnima Shraddha is observed on September 26, while Pratipada Shraddha and the formal Pitru Paksha period begin on September 27. The fortnight continues into October and concludes with Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
That date difference is likely to create its own “September 26 or 27?” search confusion later in the month.
September 2026: Dates to Save
September 4: Krishna Janmashtami
September 7: Aja Ekadashi
September 14: Hartalika Teej + Ganesh Chaturthi
September 15: Rishi Panchami
September 17: Vishwakarma Puja
September 19: Radha Ashtami
September 22: Parsva Ekadashi
September 25: Ganesh Visarjan + Anant Chaturdashi
September 26: Bhadrapada Purnima / Purnima Shraddha
September 27: Pitru Paksha begins
What Comes Next
For readers, September moves rapidly from the celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav to the reflective period of Pitru Paksha.
