September 2026 corresponds to Aavani. Aavani is dense with ritual, with Avani Avittam (the sacred-thread Upakarma renewal), Krishna Jayanti, and Vinayaka Chaturthi all falling here, making it the busiest observance month for many households. Major observances: Nag Pancham (Sep 2), Krishna Janmashtami (Sep 4), Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14). Day quality across 30 days: 3 highly auspicious, 2 favourable, 16 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Sep 7, Sep 22.
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