📅 Malayalam Calendar November 2026 - Complete Guide with Festivals & Nakshathram
Welcome to the comprehensive Malayalam Calendar for November 2026 (നവംബർ 2026 മലയാളം കലണ്ടർ), your ultimate resource for all festivals, holidays, nakshathram, thithi, and auspicious dates in the Malayalam month system. November 2026 spans two important Malayalam months: Thulam (തുലാം) from November 1-16 and Vrischikam (വൃശ്ചികം) from November 17-30, marking the post-monsoon season in Kerala with pleasant weather and significant religious festivals.
🌟 Key Features of November 2026 Malayalam Calendar
This Malayalam calendar for November 2026 provides accurate information for planning your religious ceremonies, auspicious events (muhurtham), and daily activities according to traditional Kerala Panchangam. The calendar includes:
- Complete Nakshathram information for every day of November 2026, essential for astrological calculations and ritual timing
- All major festivals and holidays including Kartika Purnima, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Utpanna Ekadashi, and Tulsi Vivah
- Malayalam dates (Kollam Era 1202) alongside English dates for easy reference and planning
- Thithi details including Amavasya (New Moon) and Pournami (Full Moon) dates for religious observances
- Public holidays marked clearly for school and office planning in Kerala
- Muhurtham guidance for weddings, housewarming, vehicle purchase, and other important ceremonies
- Responsive design optimized for viewing on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers
- Free PDF download available for both monthly and full year 2026 Malayalam calendar
🎊 Major Festivals in November 2026
1. കാർത്തിക പൂർണിമ (Kartika Purnima) - November 14, 2026
Kartika Purnima on November 14th (Thulam 30, Atham nakshathram) is one of the most sacred full moon days in the Hindu calendar. Also celebrated as Dev Diwali, this auspicious day is when gods are believed to descend to earth. Devotees take ritual baths in holy rivers before sunrise, visit temples, and light oil lamps to symbolize the victory of light over darkness. This day is highly auspicious for charity, spiritual practices, and starting new ventures. Lighting lamps brings prosperity and removes negative energies from homes.
2. അമാവാസി (Amavasya) - November 15, 2026
Amavasya (New Moon Day) on November 15th (Thulam 31, Chithira nakshathram) is significant for ancestral worship. Known as Vavu Bali in Kerala, this Kartika Amavasya is dedicated to performing tarpan (ritual offerings) for deceased ancestors. Many Keralites visit beaches, especially Varkala Papanasam Beach, to perform these sacred rituals. The belief is that offering prayers and tarpan on Amavasya ensures peace for departed souls and brings blessings to the family.
3. വൃശ്ചികം സംക്രാന്തി (Vrischikam Sankranti) - November 17, 2026
Vrischikam Sankranti marks the beginning of the Malayalam month Vrischikam on November 17th. This astronomical event signifies the sun's transition into Scorpio (Vrischika Rashi). Sankranti days are highly auspicious for spiritual practices, charity, and taking ritual baths. Traditional rituals are performed at temples, and special prayers are offered for family prosperity. Many families visit temples early morning, perform poojas, and distribute food to the needy.
4. ഗുരു നാനാക് ജയന്തി (Guru Nanak Jayanti) - November 24, 2026
Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 24th (Vrischikam 9, Avittam nakshathram) celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. Gurdwaras organize special prayer ceremonies called Akhand Path, continuous reading of the Guru Granth Sahib for 48 hours. The day begins with Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions) with devotional singing. Langar (community kitchen) serves free meals to all, reflecting Guru Nanak's teachings of equality and service.
5. ഉത്പന്ന ഏകാദശി (Utpanna Ekadashi) - November 26, 2026
Utpanna Ekadashi on November 26th (Vrischikam 11, Pooruruttathi nakshathram) is an important Vaishnava fasting day. According to mythology, this Ekadashi emerged from Lord Vishnu to destroy the demon Murasura. Devotees observe strict fast, stay awake singing bhajans, and read scriptures. Temples hold special abhishekams and offer tulsi leaves to the deity. This Ekadashi is especially powerful for those seeking spiritual liberation.
6. തുളസി വിവാഹം (Tulsi Vivah) - November 28, 2026
Tulsi Vivah on November 28th (Vrischikam 13, Revathi nakshathram) is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) to Lord Vishnu or Krishna. This marks the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. The ceremony includes all traditional wedding rituals with Vedic mantras. After this day, Hindu weddings can be performed throughout the auspicious marriage season.
7. ത്രിപുരാരി പൂർണിമ (Tripurari Purnima) - November 30, 2026
Tripurari Purnima on November 30th (Vrischikam 15, Bharani nakshathram) celebrates Lord Shiva's victory over demon Tripurasura. This full moon day, also known as Deva Diwali, is observed by lighting lamps in honor of Lord Shiva. Devotees take holy baths, visit Shiva temples, and perform charitable acts for spiritual liberation.
📖 Understanding Malayalam Calendar System
The Kollam Era (കൊല്ലവർഷം)
November 2026 corresponds to Kollam Era 1202. The Kollam Era, also known as Malayalam Era, is the solar calendar system used in Kerala. It began in 825 CE and is still widely used for religious and cultural events. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, the Malayalam calendar is lunisolar, meaning it considers both the sun's and moon's positions.
Malayalam Months in November 2026
Thulam (തുലാം): November 1-16, 2026 corresponds to Thulam 17-31. Thulam is the seventh month of the Malayalam calendar. Named after Libra (Tula Rashi), this post-monsoon period features pleasant weather and paddy harvest celebrations.
Vrischikam (വൃശ്ചികം): November 17-30, 2026 corresponds to Vrischikam 1-14. Vrischikam is the eighth Malayalam month. Named after Scorpio (Vrischika Rashi), this month transitions to cooler winter season, ideal for festivals and agricultural activities.
Nakshathram Significance
Each day in the Malayalam calendar is associated with one of the 27 Nakshatrams (നക്ഷത്രങ്ങൾ) or lunar mansions. Nakshathram plays a crucial role in:
- Birth star determination: A person's nakshathram is determined by the moon's position at their time of birth
- Muhurtham selection: Choosing auspicious times for weddings, ceremonies, and important life events
- Compatibility matching: Assessing marriage compatibility through nakshathram porutham
- Religious observances: Performing specific rituals on one's birth star day each month
- Agricultural planning: Traditional farming communities time planting and harvesting based on nakshathram
- Medical treatments: Ayurvedic practitioners consider nakshathram when prescribing treatments
🌙 Thithi and Lunar Phases in November 2026
New Moon (Amavasya): November 15, 2026 - A spiritually significant day for ancestral worship and new beginnings.
Full Moon (Pournami): November 14 and November 30, 2026 - Days of heightened spiritual energy, ideal for meditation, prayer, and temple visits.
The lunar phases influence various aspects of life according to traditional beliefs:
- Waxing Moon (Shukla Paksha): Favorable for growth-oriented activities, new projects, and expansion
- Waning Moon (Krishna Paksha): Suitable for completion, letting go, and introspective practices
- Ekadashi days: November 26 - Special fasting day dedicated to spiritual purification
📱 How to Use This Malayalam Calendar
For Daily Reference
- Check your daily nakshathram to plan auspicious activities
- Identify festival dates to prepare for celebrations well in advance
- Note Sundays and public holidays for work and school planning
- Track Ekadashi dates for fasting observances
- Monitor lunar phases for meditation and spiritual practices
- Plan temple visits on auspicious days
For Event Planning
- Wedding planning: Consult astrologers to select favorable dates based on nakshathram and thithi
- Housewarming: Choose auspicious days avoiding Amavasya and certain nakshatrams
- Vehicle purchase: Select favorable dates for buying new vehicles
- Business inauguration: Time launches with positive planetary positions
- Property transactions: Choose auspicious dates for buying land or houses
🌾 November 2026 - Season and Agricultural Significance
November marks the post-monsoon season with pleasant weather perfect for agriculture:
- Harvest season: Paddy harvest continues in Kuttanad and central Kerala
- Winter crop preparation: Fields prepared for vegetables, pulses, and cash crops
- Spice cultivation: Black pepper vines tended, cardamom plants maintained
- Coconut harvesting: Intensified harvest and copra making activities
- Vegetable cultivation: Ideal for planting beans, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower
- Arecanut harvest: Begins in coastal Kasaragod and Kannur districts
✨ Auspicious Activities in November 2026
Highly Favorable Dates
- November 14 (Kartika Purnima): Temple visits, spiritual practices, charity, lighting lamps
- November 17 (Vrischikam Sankranti): New beginnings, temple visits, ritual baths
- November 4-6: Property transactions, construction work, major purchases
- November 24 (Guru Nanak Jayanti): Community service, charity, spiritual learning
- November 26 (Utpanna Ekadashi): Fasting, prayers, religious ceremonies
- November 28 (Tulsi Vivah): Wedding season begins, home rituals
Days to Avoid Major Activities
- November 15 (Amavasya): Avoid new ventures, marriages, housewarming
- Sundays: Generally avoided for auspicious ceremonies
- Rahu Kalam periods: Check daily timings and avoid important tasks
🏛️ Temple Visits and Rituals in November 2026
November offers several opportunities for temple visits:
- Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple: Visit on Ekadashi (Nov 26) for special darshan
- Sabarimala: Mandala Pooja season begins mid-November
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Ideal for Vishnu worship on Pournami days
- Vadakkunnathan Temple: Visit for Shiva worship on Pournami
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple: Important for Devi worship and family welfare
💡 Traditional Kerala Practices for November
Health and Wellness
According to Ayurveda, November requires specific health practices:
- Consume warming foods like ginger, pepper, turmeric, and ghee
- Practice oil massage (Abhyanga) with warm sesame oil before bath
- Include seasonal vegetables and fruits
- Wake early during Brahma Muhurta for meditation
- Practice warming pranayama like Surya Bhedana
- Stay hydrated with warm water and herbal teas
Traditional Food
Kerala's traditional November recipes include:
- Inji Curry: Ginger curry with jaggery and tamarind
- Erissery: Pumpkin and lentil curry with roasted coconut
- Parippu Curry: Traditional dal curry with coconut
- Olan: Ash gourd curry with coconut milk
- Unniappam: Sweet rice flour fritters
- Ada Pradhaman: Traditional dessert with rice ada and jaggery
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Stay tuned to our website for more updates, festival guides, traditional recipes, cultural insights, and authentic Malayalam calendar resources. May this Malayalam Calendar November 2026 bring prosperity, health, happiness, and divine blessings to your life! 🙏
നവംബർ 2026 നിങ്ങൾക്ക് ഐശ്വര്യവും സമൃദ്ധിയും നൽകട്ടെ!
May November 2026 bring you prosperity and abundance!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major festivals in November 2026 Malayalam Calendar?
November 2026 includes major festivals like Kartika Purnima (Nov 14), Guru Nanak Jayanti (Nov 24), Utpanna Ekadashi (Nov 26), Tulsi Vivah (Nov 28), and Tripurari Purnima (Nov 30). The month also marks Vrischikam Sankranti on November 17 and Amavasya on November 15.
Which Malayalam months fall in November 2026?
November 2026 spans two Malayalam months: Thulam (തുലാം) from November 1-16 (Thulam 17-31) and Vrischikam (വൃശ്ചികം) from November 17-30 (Vrischikam 1-14). Thulam corresponds to Libra zodiac, while Vrischikam corresponds to Scorpio.
When is Amavasya in November 2026?
Amavasya (New Moon) falls on November 15, 2026 (Thulam 31, Chithira nakshathram). This Kartika Amavasya is important for ancestral worship and tarpan rituals. Many devotees visit beaches, especially Varkala Papanasam Beach, for Vavu Bali ceremonies.
Can I download November 2026 Malayalam Calendar PDF for free?
Yes! You can download the November 2026 Malayalam Calendar PDF completely free. We offer both individual monthly PDF and full year 2026 calendar PDF for offline access, printing, and sharing with family and friends.
What is the Kollam Era year for November 2026?
November 2026 corresponds to Kollam Era 1202. The Kollam Era is the traditional Malayalam calendar system used in Kerala for over 1,200 years. It began in 825 CE and is still widely used for religious and cultural events.
What is the significance of Kartika Purnima?
Kartika Purnima is one of the most sacred full moon days, celebrated as Dev Diwali when gods are believed to descend to earth. Devotees take holy baths, light lamps, perform charity, and worship Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Lighting lamps symbolizes victory of light over darkness and brings prosperity.
When does the wedding season begin after Tulsi Vivah?
After Tulsi Vivah on November 28, 2026, the Hindu wedding season officially begins. This marks the end of Chaturmas period. November 29-30 onwards are considered auspicious for marriages, though consulting an astrologer for muhurtham is recommended.
When does Sabarimala pilgrimage season start?
The Sabarimala Mandala Pooja season begins in mid-November (usually around November 15) and continues for 41 days until Makaravilakku in January. November marks the beginning of the main pilgrimage season for devotees.
What is the weather like in Kerala during November?
November is one of the most pleasant months in Kerala with post-monsoon weather. Temperatures range from 23-32°C (73-90°F) with clear skies, low humidity, and gentle breezes. Perfect for tourism, outdoor activities, and festivals.
What are good days for weddings in November 2026?
After Tulsi Vivah on November 28, the wedding season begins. November 29-30 can be considered, but it's essential to consult an experienced astrologer who can analyze birth charts and select the most auspicious muhurtham considering nakshathram, thithi, and planetary positions.
