Practical Guide
Chandrashtama Days November 2026: All 12 Rasis, Exact Times
November opens in Aippasi with Deepavali and moves into Karthigai on the 17th, the month of lamps that closes with Karthigai Deepam. It is also a month many families use for travel home, weddings and housewarmings, so the calendar below gives every rasi its exact window, and the festival section shows who is in Chandrashtama on the big days.
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November 2026 Dates & Timings
Chandrashtama days for November 2026: exact start and end times (IST) for all 12 rasis, and who is affected on Deepavali and Karthigai Deepam.
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1. Complete November 2026 Chandrashtama Calendar
Here is the complete calendar of Chandrashtama periods for all 12 rasis in November 2026. All times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST, GMT+5:30). If you are outside India, convert these to your local timezone.
| Rasi (Moon Sign) | Starts (IST) | Ends (IST) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesha (Aries) | 10 Nov, 02:48 am | 12 Nov, 02:19 pm | 59.5 hours |
| Rishabam (Taurus) | 12 Nov, 02:19 pm | 15 Nov, 03:11 am | 60.9 hours |
| Midhunam (Gemini) | 15 Nov, 03:11 am | 17 Nov, 03:30 pm | 60.3 hours |
| Kadagam (Cancer) | 17 Nov, 03:30 pm | 20 Nov, 12:50 am | 57.3 hours |
| Simmam (Leo) | 20 Nov, 12:50 am | 22 Nov, 05:55 am | 53.1 hours |
| Kanni (Virgo) | 22 Nov, 05:55 am | 24 Nov, 07:24 am | 49.5 hours |
| Thulam (Libra) | 24 Nov, 07:24 am | 26 Nov, 07:11 am | 47.8 hours |
| Vrichigam (Scorpio) | 26 Nov, 07:11 am | 28 Nov, 07:22 am | 48.2 hours |
| Dhanusu (Sagittarius) | 1) 1 Nov, 12:00 am 2) 28 Nov, 07:22 am | 1) 3 Nov, 03:46 am 2) 30 Nov, 09:42 am | 1) 51.8 hours 2) 50.3 hours |
| Makaram (Capricorn) | 1) 3 Nov, 03:46 am 2) 30 Nov, 09:42 am | 1) 5 Nov, 09:34 am 2) 2 Dec, 02:59 pm | 1) 53.8 hours 2) 53.3 hours |
| Kumbam (Aquarius) | 5 Nov, 09:34 am | 7 Nov, 05:15 pm | 55.7 hours |
| Meenam (Pisces) | 7 Nov, 05:15 pm | 10 Nov, 02:48 am | 57.5 hours |
These timings are computed from the same lunar transit data that powers every calendar page on this site, not transcribed by hand.
2. How November breaks down
November 2026 contains 14 Chandrashtama windows across the twelve rasis. The longest belongs to Rishabam, running 60.9 hours.
2 rasis have two separate windows this month: Dhanusu, Makaram. Assuming the month is done once the first one ends is an easy mistake to make.
No rasi is skipped this month — every sign has at least one window.
3. Festivals in November 2026 and who is in Chandrashtama
Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi) — Sunday, 8 November. In Tamil Nadu the day begins before sunrise with the oil bath (Ganga snanam) — Drik Panchang gives the Chennai muhurat as 05:06–06:05 AM — followed by new clothes, sweets and visits. Travel home usually happens the day before, so if your window is close, check that day first. In Chandrashtama on this day: Meenam (7 Nov, 05:15 pm – 10 Nov, 02:48 am).
Karthigai Deepam — Tuesday, 24 November. Lamps are lit at home at dusk, and the Maha Deepam on the Arunachala hill at Tiruvannamalai draws very large crowds. If you are in Chandrashtama that day, lighting the lamps at home is the easy part; the long journey and the crowd are the parts worth reconsidering. In Chandrashtama on this day: Kanni (22 Nov, 05:55 am – 24 Nov, 07:24 am); Thulam (24 Nov, 07:24 am – 26 Nov, 07:11 am).
Festival dates: Drik Panchang (Chennai). Local observance can differ by a day, so confirm with your family’s practice.
4. Guidance for your specific rasi
Each rasi has its own November 2026 page with a calendar view, the window timings again in your own timezone, and month-specific practical guidance:
Mesha · Rishabam · Midhunam · Kadagam · Simmam · Kanni · Thulam · Vrichigam · Dhanusu · Makaram · Kumbam · Meenam
For anything that has to be signed, registered or formally begun, the useful question is not whether the day is auspicious in general, but whether it is clear for you. That is what this page answers.
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How do I find my Chandrashtama dates in November 2026?
Find your Janma Rasi — the sign the Moon occupied at your birth — in the table above. If you do not know it, our guide on finding your Janma Rasi works it out from your birth nakshatra.
What timezone are these timings in?
Indian Standard Time (IST, GMT+5:30). Chandrashtama depends on the Moon's actual position, so the moment is the same everywhere in the world — only the clock time you read it as changes.
Should I avoid important work during Chandrashtama?
Traditional practice suggests postponing new ventures and major decisions. In practice, keeping those days lighter and moving the date when you have the choice is usually enough.
Which rasis have two Chandrashtama windows in November 2026?
Dhanusu and Makaram each have two separate windows this month, so check both lines in the table.
Which rasis are in Chandrashtama on Deepavali (Naraka Chaturdashi), Sunday, 8 November?
Meenam. Every other rasi is clear that day; the exact times are in the festival section above.
Which rasis are in Chandrashtama on Karthigai Deepam, Tuesday, 24 November?
Kanni, Thulam. Every other rasi is clear that day; the exact times are in the festival section above.
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