Hindu Society of North America

Calendar 2026

Festivals and HSNA events for Vancouver, British Columbia. Dates are computed from the Drik Panchang standard (Smārta · Pūrṇimānta).

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Panchang today

Ashadha · Śukla pakṣa

Tithi: Ashtami (Śukla)
Nakṣatra: Chitra
Yoga: Siddha
Karaṇa: Bava
Vāra: Mangalavara

Sunrise: 5:30 a.m.
Sunset: 9:06 p.m.
Moonrise: 2:40 p.m.
Rāhu Kāla: 5:12 p.m. – 7:09 p.m.
Yamaganda: 9:24 a.m. – 11:21 a.m.
Abhijit: 12:47 p.m. – 1:49 p.m.

July 2026

HSNA eventEclipse (grahaṇa)Major festivalFestivalVrat / observance

Jul 12 – Jul 18

Shrīmad Bhāgwat Katha

HSNA Event

6:00–9:00 PM daily

Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB

Pūjya Acharya Shri Vinod Sodiyal Ji (Katha Vyas)

A seven-day recitation of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, telling the stories of Lord Krishna and His teachings on dharma, led by Acharya Shri Vinod Sodiyal Ji. Jul 12: Opening & Pothi Yatra · Jul 13–17: Katha · Jul 18: Concluding Katha & Maha Aarti. Prashad / Bhandara follows each session.

All are welcome · Free entry

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Wed, Jul 15

Jagannath Rath Yatra

Ashadha

Tue, Jul 28

Guru Purnima

Veda Vyasa / Guru

Dedicated to the reverence of one's spiritual teacher, observed on the full moon of Ashadha, traditionally the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa, compiler of the scriptures.

Ashadha

Wed, Jul 29

Ashadha Purnima (Snana-Dana)

Ashadha

Festival dates use the Drik Gaṇita + Lahiri ayanāṁśa ephemeris (Smārta sampradāya, Pūrṇimānta), computed for Vancouver, British Columbia, the standard used by Drik Panchang.

Calendar 2026

Panchang today

July 2026

Shrīmad Bhāgwat Katha

Jagannath Rath Yatra

Guru Purnima

Ashadha Purnima (Snana-Dana)

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