Marathi Panchanga April 2026 | एप्रिल पंचांग

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April 2026 Calendar

Akshaya Tritiya · Hanuman Jayanti

April 2026

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एप्रिल २०२६ चा सारांश (April at a glance)

April 2026 bridges the end of Chaitra (चैत्र) and the start of Vaishakha (वैशाख) in the Marathi Amanta calendar — a month when spring heat builds across Maharashtra and families shift from Holi–Gudi Padwa momentum into wedding-season planning. The calendar opens with Chaitra Purnima (1 Apr), moves through Hanuman Jayanti (2 Apr) — a public holiday in many districts — and peaks at Akshaya Tritiya (20 Apr), one of the most auspicious days of the year for gold purchases, new ventures, and marriage muhurat. Two Ekadashis (Varuthini and Mohini) frame the lunar fortnights, while Vaishakha Amavasya (17 Apr) marks the dark moon before the bright half that carries Akshaya Tritiya.

DateObservanceNotes
1 Apr 2026चैत्र पौर्णिमा / Chaitra PurnimaFull moon; Hanuman vrata eve in some homes.
2 Apr 2026हनुमान जयंतीPublic holiday (Maharashtra); temple visits peak.
13 Apr 2026वरूथिनी एकादशीEkadashi fast; see Ekadashi guide.
14 Apr 2026डॉ. बाबasaheb Ambedkar JayantiState holiday; processions in Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune.
17 Apr 2026वैशाख अमावस्याAmavasya; pitru or local customs as per family.
20 Apr 2026अक्षय तृतीयाMajor shubh day — weddings, gold, new accounts.
27 Apr 2026मोहिनी एकादशीSecond Ekadashi of April.

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गाइड / Guide

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — Maharashtra observances

2 April 2026 falls on Hanuman Jayanti, listed as a holiday on our government holidays page. In Mumbai, crowds gather at Hanuman temples in Dadar, Worli, and suburban belts; in Pune and Nashik, early-morning darshan avoids midday heat. Many families read the Hanuman Chalisa at home, offer sindoor and laddu, and avoid scheduling important paperwork during that day’s Rahu Kaal window (check the weekday slot in the table below).

Hanuman Jayanti often follows Chaitra Purnima night observances — if elders in your household keep a fast on Purnima, confirm whether Jayanti puja is combined or separate. For children, this is a gentle entry point into tithi-based festivals; pair it with our What is Marathi Panchanga explainer.

Akshaya Tritiya — weddings, gold, and new beginnings

20 April 2026 is Akshaya Tritiya (अक्षय तृतीया), widely treated as a “never-diminishing” auspicious day. Jewellers across Mumbai, Thane, and Pune extend hours; banks and co-operative societies see queues for fixed deposits opened on muhurat. For weddings, Akshaya Tritiya sits inside a strong April muhurat cluster — our list includes 15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 April 2026. Hall vendors book fast around the 20th; if your lagna is near Akshaya Tritiya, confirm exact muhurat minutes with your pandit rather than assuming the whole calendar day is open.

Akshaya Tritiya is also popular for griha pravesh and vehicle purchase in urban Maharashtra. Treat online “muhurat clocks” as hints only — sunrise, tithi end, and local IST matter. Read how marriage muhurat selection works before paying venue advances.

Ekadashi & Amavasya in April

Varuthini Ekadashi (13 Apr) and Mohini Ekadashi (27 Apr) structure fasting rhythms for Vaishnava and mixed-tradition homes. Common practice: fruit or light meal, Vishnu puja, avoidance of onion-garlic in stricter households. Paran (breaking the fast) depends on tithi end — follow your temple trust notice when in doubt. Full rules and all 2026 dates: Ekadashi 2026 guide.

Vaishakha Amavasya (17 Apr) is used by some families for pitru tarpan or local amavasya observances; others treat it as a quiet day for rest before the bright fortnight leading to Akshaya Tritiya. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 Apr) is a separate civic-religious calendar note — plan travel around central Mumbai and Nagpur if you commute through rally routes.

Marriage muhurat in April 2026

April is one of the strongest wedding months on our 2026 muhurat list. Indicative shubh dates: 15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 April, with 20 April (Akshaya Tritiya) highlighted as exceptionally auspicious. Mid- and late-April slots suit families who missed March after Gudi Padwa rush. Book decorators and caterers early — April weekends near Akshaya Tritiya compete with engagement events and gold-buying crowds that spill into banquet traffic.

Before signing a hall contract, cross-check lagna with your jyotish, verify Rahu Kaal on the wedding weekday, and keep a backup date from the same list in case of monsoon forecast changes for outdoor mandaps in Konkan or Vidarbha destinations.

Practical tips — heat, travel, and planning

  • April afternoons in Maharashtra exceed 38°C in interiors — schedule outdoor photo sessions for early morning.
  • Local trains and MSRTC buses run holiday services on 2 and 14 April; buffer time for temple trips.
  • Use Choghadiya as a daytime rough guide; confirm with panchanga for muhurat minutes.
  • Next month: May 2026 carries Vaishakha Purnima, Nirjala Ekadashi, and more summer weddings.

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April 2026 FAQ

Is Hanuman Jayanti a public holiday in Maharashtra?

Yes — it is listed as a holiday on 2 April 2026. Confirm your employer or school circular for exact closure rules.

Can we book a wedding on Akshaya Tritiya?

Many families do — 20 April 2026 is on our shubh list and is considered highly auspicious. Final lagna minutes must come from your pandit.

Which Ekadashi falls first in April?

Varuthini Ekadashi on 13 April, followed by Mohini Ekadashi on 27 April.

Is Ambedkar Jayanti a holiday?

Yes — 14 April 2026 is a public holiday in Maharashtra. Expect traffic near memorial sites in Mumbai and Nagpur.