November 2026 is a busy month on the Hindu calendar. Festivals follow one after another, and several planets change their positions too. It opens with Ahoi Ashtami, when mothers keep a fast for the well-being of their children. Soon after, the Diwali period begins with Rama Ekadashi and Dhanteras, followed by Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhaiya Dooj in quick order.The middle of the month belongs to Chhath Puja. Families offer arghya to the setting and rising Sun on the riverbanks. Then comes Devutthana Ekadashi, the day Lord Vishnu wakes from his four-month rest, and Dev Diwali follows as the month closes.But festivals are only one part of the picture. The Muhurta calendar opens again this month. After a long pause, auspicious marriage dates return from November 21. So families waiting to fix a wedding can finally start planning. November also has favourable dates for Griha Pravesh, and good windows for buying property or a new vehicle.The planets stay active as well. Venus slips back into Virgo early in the month and returns to its own sign, Libra, on November 22. Mars moves into Leo on November 12. The Sun enters Scorpio on November 16. And on November 25, Rahu and Ketu change signs together, which is the biggest astrological shift of the month.All timings given below are for New Delhi, India.
What the Panchanga Tells Us
The Panchanga is built on five limbs: Vaara (weekday), Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga and Karana. Read together, they show the quality of a given day. That is why one date suits a wedding but not a house entry. Every Muhurta below has been fixed after weighing these five limbs along with the planetary conditions for that activity.
Shubh Muhurat in November 2026
Vivah Muhurat in November 2026Weddings return in the second half of the month, once Devutthana Ekadashi has passed.·November 21, Saturday: 06:48 AM to 12:08 AM on November 22·November 24, Tuesday: 11:25 PM to 06:52 AM on November 25·November 25, Wednesday: 06:52 AM to 06:52 AM on November 26 (full day)·November 26, Thursday: 06:52 AM to 05:47 PMNovember 25 stands out. The entire day is clean for marriage rituals.
Griha Pravesh Muhurat in November 2026
Moving into a new home has six good dates this month, spread across both halves.·November 11, Wednesday: 06:40 AM to 11:38 AM·November 14, Saturday: 08:24 PM to 11:23 PM·November 20, Friday: 06:56 AM to 06:31 AM on November 21·November 21, Saturday: 04:56 AM to 05:54 AM on November 22·November 25, Wednesday: 06:52 AM to 06:52 AM on November 26·November 26, Thursday: 06:52 AM to 05:47 PMThe November 14 window is short and falls late in the evening. Plan the kalash and threshold puja in advance if this date is chosen.
Property Purchase Muhurat in November 2026
Buyers looking at land, a flat or a shop have a fair number of options.·November 12, Thursday: 02:19 PM to 06:42 AM on November 13·November 13, Friday: 06:42 AM to 06:43 AM on November 14·November 19, Thursday: 06:47 AM to 06:48 AM on November 20·November 20, Friday: 06:48 AM to 06:56 AM·November 26, Thursday: 06:52 AM to 05:47 PM·November 27, Friday: 03:08 PM to 06:39 AM on November 28Signing the agreement or paying the token amount inside these hours is considered good practice.
Vehicle Purchase Muhurat in November 2026
Booking or taking delivery of a new car or bike works best within these slots.·November 1, Sunday: 02:51 PM to 04:30 AM on November 2·November 6, Friday: 10:30 AM to 06:37 AM on November 7·November 25, Wednesday: 06:52 AM to 04:50 PM·November 26, Thursday: 01:15 PM to 05:47 PM·November 29, Sunday: 06:55 AM to 10:59 AMNovember 6 is Dhanteras. So showrooms will be crowded, but the day carries strong value for any purchase.
Major Planetary Transits in November 2026
November 6, Friday, 12:45 AM: Venus Enters VirgoVenus in Virgo turns attention to practical matters. Spending gets checked more closely. In relationships, small daily efforts count for more than big gestures. It is a good phase to fix household budgets and sort out pending payments.November 12, Thursday, 08:30 PM: Mars Enters LeoMars gains confidence in Leo. People feel ready to take charge and put their name forward. Leaders, sportspersons and those in government roles may feel this push most. But ego clashes at work can rise, so tempers need watching.November 16, Monday, 07:48 PM: Sun Enters ScorpioThis is Vrishchika Sankranti. The Sun in Scorpio brings focus to research, hidden matters and joint money such as loans, insurance or inheritance. Results come through steady effort here, not quick wins.November 22, Sunday, 05:38 PM: Venus Enters LibraVenus comes home to Libra. Partnerships and agreements get support. Couples find it easier to talk through differences. Artists, designers and those in fashion or beauty work may see better response to their efforts. With the wedding season on, this transit adds weight to marriage Muhuratas in the last week.November 25, Wednesday, 04:34 PM: True Rahu Enters CapricornRahu in Capricorn raises the hunger for career growth and public standing. Many will chase promotions, titles and visible success. Hard work is rewarded, though shortcuts can backfire under this placement.November 25, Wednesday, 04:34 PM: True Ketu Enters CancerKetu in Cancer loosens old emotional ties. Some may feel distant from home matters for a while. Others will quietly rethink what security really means to them. Mothers, property and inner peace come up for review.The Rahu and Ketu shift on the same day is the key event of November. The nodes stay in a sign for about eighteen months. So the themes that begin now will shape career and family decisions well into 2028.
Festivals and Vrat in November 2026
November 1, Sunday: Ahoi AshtamiMothers fast from sunrise and worship Ahoi Mata for the long life of their children. The fast is usually broken after sighting the stars in the evening.November 5, Thursday: Rama EkadashiDedicated to Lord Vishnu, this Ekadashi falls just before Diwali. Devotees keep a fast and follow a sattvik routine. Many treat it as inner preparation for the festival days ahead.November 6, Friday: DhanterasDhanteras opens the five-day Diwali festival. Families buy gold, silver or new utensils and worship Lord Dhanvantari along with Goddess Lakshmi. A Yama Deepam is lit at the main door in the evening.November 8, Sunday: DiwaliDiwali falls on Kartika Amavasya. Homes are lit with diyas, rangoli is drawn at the entrance and Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja is performed in the evening. The festival stands for the win of light over darkness.November 10, Tuesday: Govardhan PujaThis day recalls Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan hill to shelter the people of Braj. Annakut is offered, a large spread of food made as thanks for the harvest and for cattle.November 11, Wednesday: Bhaiya DoojSisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads and pray for their long life. Brothers give gifts in return. It is a warm family day that closes the Diwali period.November 15, Sunday: Chhath PujaChhath honours Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees keep a strict fast, often without water. Arghya is offered to the setting Sun on one evening and to the rising Sun the next morning.November 20, Friday: Devutthana EkadashiOn this date Lord Vishnu wakes from Chaturmas. Tulsi Vivah is performed in many homes. And with this, the ban on weddings and other auspicious ceremonies is lifted.November 24, Tuesday: Dev DiwaliDev Diwali is celebrated on Kartika Purnima. Ghats, temples and homes glow with lamps. Devotees take a holy dip, offer prayers and give daan on this day.
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