Download the official high-resolution November 2026 Odia kohinoor calendar image. Check Diwali, Bali Yatra, Bada Osha dates, and Chadakhai details.
| Date | Festival / Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Diwali (Deepavali) | Govt Holiday | |
| Govardhan Puja | Auspicious | |
| Children’s Day | Observance | |
| Bichha Sankranti | Auspicious | |
| Bada Osha | Fasting | |
| Bali Yatra (Kartika Purnima) | Major Festival | |
| Chadakhai | Cultural Event |
Official state bank/school holidays:
Highly auspicious Bahaghara Tithi dates based on Kohinoor calculations:
Key traditional observances this month:
The Odia Kohinoor Calendar for November 2026 marks the deeply spiritual month of Kartika Masa. It is a time when many Odias observe the Habisha fasts, concluding with grand celebrations reflecting Odisha's maritime history.
The festival of lights, Diwali, will be celebrated on November 8, 2026. The highlight of the month is the holy Kartika Purnima on November 24, where people set sail to miniature boats (Boita Bandana). This day also marks the beginning of the massive historic trade fair, Bali Yatra, in Cuttack. Devotees also observe Bada Osha on November 23. The month concludes with Chadakhai on November 25, marking the end of the month-long vegetarian diet.
The Chaturmas period ends in late November. Following Kartika Purnima (Bali Yatra) and Chadakhai, the highly anticipated wedding season officially re-opens in Odisha. Check your Panjika for the specific late-November muhurats.
Diwali and Kali Puja will be celebrated on November 8, 2026.
Kartika Purnima (Boita Bandana) and the start of Bali Yatra fall on November 24, 2026.
Chadakhai is traditionally observed the day after Kartika Purnima. In 2026, it falls on November 25.
