The eleventh month of the Nanakshahi calendar brings with it a spiritual awakening that Sikhs have cherished for centuries. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Magh Sangrand arrives, marking the start of a transformative period in the Punjabi calendar. What makes this day particularly special is that it coincides with two other significant observances: Lohri,…
Poh Sangrand 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 15 2026 — recorded as 1 Poh in 558 Nanakshahi Samat on the Nanakshahi calendar. This date marks the 10th month of the Sikh calendar and initiates the winter period running from 8 Poh to 8 Phagun, as confirmed by the Mool Nanakshahi Calendar and Nanakshahi guidelines on…
Phagun Sangrand 2026 lands on Thursday, February 12 — the first day of Phagun 1 in the Nanakshahi calendar, marking the 12th month and final month of Samat 557. Having followed the Sikh calendar closely over the years, this date always feels like a quiet but powerful shift — the end of winter and the…
Maghar Sangrand 2026 marks the beginning of the 9th month in the Punjabi Nanakshahi calendar, and if you have ever lived in the Punjab region, you already know what this means — the intensifying cold is no joke. The Date falls on Monday, November 16, which is Maghar 1, 558 in the Nanakshahi count. The…
Katik Sangrand 2026 In 2026, Katik Sangrand marks the first day of the Katik month in the Nanakshahi calendar, falling on October 18 2026, a Saturday. This month, also written as Kartik or Katak, is traditionally regarded as the birth month of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and early celebrations begin with Katik Sangrand itself. The…
Assu Sangrand 2026 marks the beginning of the seventh month in the Nanakshahi ( Sikh ) calendar, falling on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This date starts the month duration running until October 16, 2026. The Punjabi month Assu ( ਅੱਸੂ ) spans mid-September to mid-October and is characterized by a distinct shift away from the…
In the Nanakshahi calendar, Bhadon month begins on August 17, 2026 — a Monday, or 1 Bhadon, Bikrami Samvat 2083. This is the 6th month of the Desi calendar, making this year’s Bhadon Sangrand fall on the same date across both systems, which doesn’t always happen. For those observing Sikhism, the first day of a…
Sawan Sangrand 2026 falls on July 16, 2026. It marks the first day of the fifth month in the Punjabi Nanakshahi calendar, also called Shravan (the solar month). This Sangrand signifies the beginning of the rainy season in Punjab. Devotees celebrate by visiting Gurdwaras, hearing the reading of the Barah Maha (a twelve months composition),…
Harh Sangrand 2026 falls on Monday, June 15, marking the beginning of the fourth month in the Nanakshahi Punjabi calendar. Known as Harh or Asarh, this first day carries real weight — not just spiritually but practically. Having spent time in rural Punjab during this period, I can tell you the air itself feels different:…
Jeth Sangrand 2026 falls on Friday, 15 May 2026 — 1 Jeth, Bikrami Samvat 2083. It marks the sun’s entry into Gemini (Mithun Rashi) and opens the third month of the Desi calendar year, the hottest month in Punjab, when the sun is at its strongest and the days are at their longest. In the…