How the date is decided
Kartika Shukla Pratipada, observed on the day the tithi prevails at sunrise, as the almanacs reckon it for New Delhi.
2026: the tithi runs from Mon, 9 Nov 2026, 12:32 PM to Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 2:00 PM (IST).
2027: the tithi runs from Fri, 29 Oct 2027, 7:06 PM to Sat, 30 Oct 2027, 5:52 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.