Kohinoor Odia Calendar May 2026 – Festivals & Auspicious Dates
Jagannath Kohinoor Odia Calendar 2026 May
Odia Calendar 2026 May PDF
The Kohinoor Odia Calendar May 2026 provides complete details of tithi, nakshatra, festivals, vrat dates, and auspicious timings for the month. Based on the traditional Jagannath Panji, this calendar is widely followed across Odisha for religious planning and daily activities.
The month of May (Baisakha–Jyestha) is considered highly significant for brata (fasting), विवाह (marriage muhurat), and temple rituals, making it one of the most spiritually active months in the Odia calendar.
The Kohinoor Calendar is one of the most well-known Odia calendars in the region; for the upcoming year (2026), you may download the Kohinoor Odia Calendar as a PDF and in HD quality image formats from different websites. This Odia calendar has been used in the temple of Jagannath for nearly 91 years.
The Kohinoor Odia Calendar 2026 is based on the Kohinoor Press Panjika. Kohinoor Odia Calendar is recognized as the Number 1 Odia Calendar by visitors of Orissatours.com. Similar to the Western/Gregorian Calendar, there are 12 months in the Kohinoor Odia Calendar, and they are Baisakha, Jyestha, Ashadha, Srabana, Bhadraba, Aswina, Kartika, Margasira, Pausha, Magha, Phalguna, and Chaitra.
Just like the Western/Gregorian Calendar, the Kohinoor Odia Calendar has 6 seasons that are categorized into Grishma, Barsha, Sharada, Hemanta, Shita, and Basanta.
Here you can find the dates of Sitala Sasthi 2026 date | Sudasa Brata 2026 date | Rukmini Bibaha 2026 date | Eid-Ju-Ha 2026 date | Deba Snnana Purnima 2026 date | Prathama Raja 2026 date| Mithuna Sankranti 2026 date | Raja Sankranti 2026 date | Bhudaha 2026 date | Anasara Dasami 2026 date | Basumati Snnana 2026 date | Netra Ustav 2026 date | Ratha Jatra 2026 date | Ratha Yatra 2026 date | Shree Gundicha 2026 date from the above Shree Jagannath Odia Calendar 2026 June.
Important Festivals in May 2026
Here are some of the major festivals and events in Kohinoor Odia Calendar May 2026:
- May 1, 2026 – Labour Day, Chandan Purnima, Buddha Jayanti
- May 9–10, 2026 – Bhaunri Festival (Puri & Odisha traditions)
- May 13, 2026 – Jalakrida Ekadashi (important fasting day)
- May 15, 2026 – Vrisha Sankranti, Shiva Chaturdashi
- May 16, 2026 – Amavasya, Savitri Brata (important for married women)
- May 27, 2026 – Purushottami Ekadashi
- May 30–31, 2026 – Purnima, Mala Purnima
These dates are determined using lunar calculations and planetary positions, making them essential for religious observances.
How to Read May 2026 Odia Calendar
Understanding the calendar helps you use it effectively:
- Tithi (ତିଥି) – Lunar day used to determine festivals
- Nakshatra (ନକ୍ଷତ୍ର) – Star position for rituals
- Muhurat – Auspicious timings for marriage, गृह प्रवेश
- Amavasya & Purnima – Key religious observance days
The Kohinoor Panji combines solar and lunar systems to provide accurate spiritual guidance.
| Date | Festival / Event Name |
|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | Labour Day, Chandan Purnima, Chandra Puja, Buddha Jayanti, and completion of Vaishakha Brata |
| 7 May 2026 | Sharana Arambha (Beginning of Sharana period) |
| 9 May 2026 | Bhaunri Festival at Shreekhetra (Puri) |
| 10 May 2026 | Bhaunri in Utkal and Haladi Pani festival at Shreekhetra |
| 12 May 2026 | Sharana Shesha (End of Sharana period) |
| 13 May 2026 | Jalakrida Ekadashi Fasting and Hala Nishedha (No grain consumption) |
| 14 May 2026 | Masanta (Month ending day) |
| 15 May 2026 | Vrisha Sankranti, Shiva Chaturdashi and Beda Parikrama, Hala Nishedha |
| 16 May 2026 | Amavasya, Savitri Brata, Chandra Kshaya, Nishipalan (Night Vigil), H.N. |
| 17 May 2026 | Chandra Darshan (Moon Sighting), Beginning of Malamas (Inauspicious month) |
| 27 May 2026 | Purushottami Ekadashi Fasting, Radhujuha, and Hala Nishedha |
| 29 May 2026 | Shiva Chaturdashi and Beda Parikrama |
| 30 May 2026 | Purnima Chandra Puja |
| 31 May 2026 | Mala Purnima (Full moon of Malamas) |
| Date | Holiday Name |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) |
| May 9, 2026 | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| May 23, 2026 | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Bakrid (Eid-al-Zuha) |
Odia Calendar 2025 May PDF
| May 1 | Sramika Dibasa 2025 | Thursday |
| May 2 | Jagat Guru Adi Sankaracharyanka Jayanti 2025 | Friday |
| May 5 | Sita Nabami | Monday |
| May 11 | Nursingha Janma 2025 | Sunday |
| May 12 | Chandan Purnima 2025, Budhha Jayanti 2025, Baisakha Brata Samapana | Monday |
| May 15 | Brusa Sankranti 2025 | Thursday |
| May 19 | Shreekhetra Bhaunri 2025 | Monday |
| May 20 | Utkala Bhaunri | Tuesday |
| May 26 | Sabitri Brata 2025 | Monday |
| May 27 | Jyastha Amabasya | Tuesday |
| May 31 | Siba Bibaha 2025 | Saturday |
Odia Calendar 2024 May PDF
Odia Calendar FAQs – Festivals & Dates
What are the major festivals in May 2026 Odia calendar?
Is May 2026 a good month for marriage in Odia calendar?
Yes, May includes several auspicious muhurat dates as per Kohinoor Panji, making it suitable for marriages and ceremonies.
What is Savitri Brata and when is it in 2026?
Savitri Brata is a significant fasting ritual observed by married women for their husband’s well-being. It falls on Amavasya in May 2026.
How is the Kohinoor Odia calendar calculated?
What is the difference between Odia calendar and English calendar?
The Odia calendar is based on lunar-solar calculations, while the English (Gregorian) calendar is purely solar-based.