Panchangam 30 November 2026 (Monday): Krishna Saptami, Ashlesha into Magha and the Third Karthika Somavaram

Quick answer: Monday 30 November 2026 is the third Karthika Somavaram in the Telugu calendar. Krishna Saptami lasts until 12:11 AM on Tuesday, Ashlesha nakshatra until 9:42 AM, then Magha. Sunrise in Hyderabad is 6:29 AM and sunset 5:40 PM. No festival falls today, so temples are usually calmer than on the busy Mondays.

The first Karthika Monday had Vrishchika Sankranti, the second had Vaikuntha Chaturdashi and the last will be a Somavara Shivaratri. This one has nothing extra, and that is its charm. For people who work long hours, a quiet Monday is often the one where the vratam can be kept properly, without crowds or competing pujas.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad, IST)

Source: Drik Panchang day panchang for Hyderabad. Tithi and nakshatra end times are in Indian Standard Time and change at the same instant everywhere in India; sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ by a few minutes from city to city.

Religious significance

Monday (Somavaram) belongs to Shiva, whom tradition calls Somanatha, the lord who wears the crescent moon. In Karthika, the month most associated with Shiva in Telugu and Kannada tradition, every Monday is treated as sacred, and the Karthika Puranam tradition tells many stories of devotees who kept the Somavara vratam. The details of these stories belong to devotional literature and should be read in that spirit. See the full Karthika Somavaram 2026 dates for India for all four Mondays.

The nakshatras of the day are both strongly traditional. Ashlesha, in the morning, is associated with the serpent deities, a fitting link with Shiva, who wears serpents as ornaments. Magha, which follows at 9:42 AM, is the nakshatra of the Pitrs, the ancestors, and many families quietly remember their forebears on a Magha day. Saptami of the waning moon carries no separate vrat.

Simple Somavaram puja vidhi

• Before or at sunrise: bath (Karthika snanam), then light a lamp before a Shiva lingam or picture.
• Abhishekam: pour water, or milk and then water, over the lingam while chanting the mantra below.
• Offerings: bilva leaves, white flowers, a little vibhuti. One bilva leaf offered with care is enough.
• Evening deepam: after the 5:40 PM sunset, light the Somavaram lamp at the altar or doorstep, and visit a Shiva temple if you can.

No-materials alternative: pour a little water over a small stone or simply in a clean bowl as a mental abhishekam, and chant the Panchakshari.

Mantra for the day

Om Namaḥ Śivāya

Meaning: "Om, salutations to Shiva," the Panchakshari, or five-syllable mantra. It needs no initiation and is chanted by householders everywhere. Count 108 on a rudraksha mala, or simply chant for five quiet minutes.

Vrat guidance

Karthika Somavaram upavasam can be a full fast, a single meal (ekabhuktam), a meal after nightfall (naktam) or fruit and milk. Our upavasam rules guide explains each. Fasting is optional: elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with a medical condition should not feel obliged and should consult a doctor.

What you can do today

• Do an unhurried abhishekam, taking advantage of the quiet temples.
• Offer bilva leaves and chant Om Namah Shivaya 108 times.
• Remember your ancestors briefly during Magha nakshatra, with water or a prayer.
• Light the evening deepam after 5:40 PM.
• Prepare for Kalabhairav Jayanti tomorrow: Ashtami begins at 12:11 AM tonight.

With family and children

Let children pour the water for abhishekam, slowly, while everyone chants together. Tell them why Shiva wears the moon on his head and serpents around his neck, and ask what they think it means to be calm amid danger.

Hindus abroad: sunrise, tithi and nakshatra in your city

If you live outside India, do not convert the Hyderabad times above. The table below gives each city's own local sunrise and sunset, with the tithi and nakshatra prevailing at that local sunrise.

Computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day, so follow your temple's panchang.

Abroad, Karthika Somavaram dates follow your local calendar. See our USA Monday rituals and UK Karthika Somavaram guides.

Frequently asked questions

Is 30 November 2026 a Karthika Somavaram?

Yes. In the amanta calendar of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, Karthika Masam runs from 10 November to 8 December, and Monday 30 November is its third Somavaram. In North India the month is already Margashirsha.

What is the tithi on 30 November 2026?

Krishna Saptami, from sunrise until 12:11 AM on Tuesday 1 December (IST), after which Ashtami begins. Tuesday's Ashtami is Kalabhairav Jayanti.

Which nakshatra is on 30 November 2026?

Ashlesha until 9:42 AM IST, then Magha for the rest of the day.

How should I break a Somavaram fast?

Most families break it after the evening lamp, which is after the 5:40 PM sunset in Hyderabad, with a simple sattvic meal. Those keeping naktam eat only after nightfall. Anyone with a health condition should consult a doctor before fasting.

A closing thought

Some Mondays are grand; this one is quiet. Pour the water slowly, light the lamp and let the stillness of an ordinary Karthika evening be your offering to Shiva.

Previous and next day

• Previous day: Panchang Sunday 29 November 2026
• Next day: Panchang Tuesday 1 December 2026
• The month at a glance: November 2026 Hindu festivals: dates, rituals and significance

Editor's note

Editor's note (9 October 2026): Panchang timings and festival observances can vary by location, regional calendar and family tradition. This guide follows Drik Panchang for Hyderabad (IST). Please verify local puja timings with a trusted panchang or priest.

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