Kansa Vadh 2026
Shukla-paksha Dashami of Kartik (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Margashirsha).
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Kansa Vadh Friday, 20 November 2026 · best 5:12 am – 6:00 am 2-day tithi
Shukla-paksha Dashami of Kartik (popularly cited name; own Amanta segment is Margashirsha).
Tithi: Dashami — 19 Nov, 7:06 am → 20 Nov, 7:16 am. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 7:06 am – 5:12 am (+1 day) | ⭐ 11:32 am – 12:15 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 12:15 pm – 1:14 pm (Good · Labh) ✓ 3:54 pm – 6:54 pm (Good · Shubh, Amrit) ✓ 11:54 pm – 1:33 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 3:13 am (+1 day) – 5:12 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 1:14 pm–2:34 pm · Yamaganda 6:33 am–7:53 am · Gulika 9:13 am–10:33 am |
| Friday, 20 November 2026 ★ Recommended Tithi at sunrise |
5:12 am – 7:16 am | ⭐ 5:12 am – 6:00 am (Excellent · Brahma) |
Rahu Kaal 10:47 am–12:06 pm · Yamaganda 4:05 pm–5:24 pm · Gulika 8:07 am–9:27 am |
About Kansa Vadh
Kansa Vadh commemorates Krishna’s slaying of his tyrant uncle Kansa in Mathura, freeing the city and restoring his parents Devaki and Vasudeva.
Tithi rule: Shukla Paksha Dashami of Kartik, six days after Diwali.
🪔 How it is observed
It is celebrated especially in Mathura and Vrindavan with processions, plays and the symbolic burning or defeat of Kansa’s effigy.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Friday, 20 November 2026 | 19 Nov, 7:06 am → 20 Nov, 7:16 am |
| Monday, 8 November 2027 | 8 Nov, 5:24 am → 9 Nov, 7:34 am |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kansa Vadh in 2026 falls on Friday, 20 November 2026 (tithi: 19 Nov, 7:06 am to 20 Nov, 7:16 am IST).
In 2026 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Friday, 20 November 2026; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Kansa Vadh commemorates Krishna’s slaying of his tyrant uncle Kansa in Mathura, freeing the city and restoring his parents Devaki and Vasudeva.