July 2026 — Hindu festivals in Austin & Houston
Ekadashi, Pradosham, Pournami & more
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi Fast for Sri Ganesha, broken after moonrise | Vratam Sunrise 6:34 AM |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 6:37 AM |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Shani Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 6:38 AM |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Masa Shivaratri Night worship of Lord Shiva | Vratam Sunrise 6:38 AM |
| Monday, July 13, 2026 | Jyeshtha Amavasya New moon — tarpanam for ancestors | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 6:39 AM |
| Friday, July 24, 2026 | Toli (Shayani) Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 6:45 AM |
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 6:46 AM |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | Guru Pournami Full moon — Satyanarayana puja and Pournami worship | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 6:48 AM |
Book a homam or puja for these days
Pandit Sri Arun Viswanath Gurukkal performs festival pujas at homes and temples across Austin and Houston.