Detailed Insights: Odia Kohinoor Calendar July 2026
The Odia Kohinoor Calendar for July 2026 marks the most highly anticipated month in
Odisha. It is the holy month of the Car Festival, bringing millions of devotees together to witness
the grand journey of Lord Jagannath.
Key Festivals & Government Holidays
The world-famous Rathayatra (Car Festival) will be celebrated on July 16,
2026, which is a major government holiday. The deities' return journey, known as
Bahuda Yatra, falls on July 24 (an optional government holiday). The spectacular
Suna Besha (Golden Attire) of the deities on their chariots will occur on July 25.
July 2026 Marriage Dates (Bahaghara Tithi)
Due to the onset of the holy period, marriage dates are limited in July. According to the Kohinoor
Panjika, families can finalize weddings only in the early part of the month, specifically on
July 1, 6, 7, and 11. Following this, the Chaturmas period begins, halting
marriages until November.
Ekadashi & Fasting Dates
July features two essential Ekadashis: Yogini Ekadashi on July 10, and
Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25, 2026, which marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu's
cosmic sleep.