September Month

5 September 2026 – Teacher's Day (All India): Celebrated across India to honour teachers and commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Schools and colleges organize cultural programmes and felicitation ceremonies.

6 September 2026 – Janmashtami (All India): Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees observe fasting, sing devotional songs, perform Krishna Leela, and visit temples.

10 September 2026 – Nuakhai (Odisha): The biggest harvest festival of Western Odisha. Farmers offer the first rice of the new harvest to their family deity before eating it. Families seek blessings from elders and celebrate with traditional food, music, and dance.

14 September 2026 – Hindi Diwas (All India): Observed to promote the Hindi language and commemorate its adoption as one of India's official languages.

15 September 2026 – Vishwakarma Puja (All India & Odisha): Dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect. Factories, workshops, industries, and offices worship tools and machinery for safety, prosperity, and success.

16 September 2026 – Ganesh Chaturthi (All India & Odisha): Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Devotees install idols, perform puja, and celebrate with devotional programmes.

18 September 2026 – Hartalika Teej (North & Central India): Married and unmarried women observe a fast and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for a happy married life and family well-being.

20 September 2026 – Rishi Panchami (Odisha, Maharashtra & Nepal): Devotees worship the Saptarishis (Seven Sages) and observe fasting for purification and spiritual growth.

22 September 2026 – Anant Chaturdashi (All India): Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form. It also marks the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols in many parts of India.

23 September–7 October 2026 – Pitru Paksha (All India): A sacred fortnight during which Hindus perform Shraddha rituals to honour their ancestors and seek their blessings.

27 September 2026 – World Tourism Day (International): Celebrated worldwide to promote tourism, cultural heritage, and sustainable development.

Late September 2026 – Milad-un-Nabi (All India, subject to moon sighting): Commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. It is observed with prayers, religious gatherings, and charitable activities.

Odisha-Specific Observances in September

Nuakhai Bhetghat: After Nuakhai, families, friends, and community members visit one another to exchange greetings, strengthen relationships, and celebrate together.

Karam Festival: Celebrated by tribal communities in northern and western Odisha. People worship the Karam tree and pray for a good harvest, prosperity, and the well-being of their families.

Ganesh Puja in Educational Institutions: Schools, colleges, and coaching centres across Odisha celebrate Ganesh Puja with special prayers seeking knowledge, wisdom, and success for students.