How the date is decided
Kartika Shukla Shashthi, observed on the day the tithi prevails at sunset, as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2026: the tithi runs from Sat, 14 Nov 2026, 11:24 PM to Mon, 16 Nov 2026, 2:01 AM (IST).
2027: the tithi runs from Wed, 3 Nov 2027, 7:32 PM to Thu, 4 Nov 2027, 9:38 PM (IST).
Dates follow the common North Indian reckoning for New Delhi and agree with the leading almanacs. Regional calendars can differ by a day; your family’s panchangam has the final word. For your own town’s times, see today’s panchang.