Welcome to the complete guide for the Odia Calendar 2026 June. If you are searching for the Kohinoor Odia Calendar 2026 June to plan for the most awaited festivals of the year—Raja and Debasnana Purnima—you have come to the right place. We provide a direct download link for the June 2026 Odia Calendar PDF, along with a comprehensive list of festivals, fasts, and government holidays.
This guide covers the conclusion of the unique Malamasa (extra month) and the beginning of the auspicious Shuddha Masa, leading up to the grand Debasnana Purnima, as per the authentic Kohinoor Panji. June 2026 is a month of celebration, fertility, and the countdown to the world-famous Rath Yatra.
Odia Calendar 2026 June: The Month of Raja & The Lord’s Bath
June 2026 is arguably the most culturally vibrant month in Odisha. It begins with the tail end of the special Malamasa and transitions into the new, auspicious Shuddha Masa (pure month). The highlight of the month is the three-day-long Raja Festival, celebrating womanhood and the arrival of the monsoon, followed by the spectacular Debasnana Purnima, the ceremonial bath of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.
Below is the detailed schedule from the Kohinoor Odia Calendar for June 2026, presented in an easy-to-read table format.
Day-Wise Festival & Event List (June 2026)
| Date | Day | Tithi / Festival / Event |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | Thursday | Purushottami Ekadashi Fasting (Hala Nishedha – No grain consumption) |
| 8 June 2026 | Monday | Pahili Raja (First Day of Raja), Masanta (End of Malamasa), Chandra Kshaya, Night Vigil |
| 15 June 2026 | Monday | Mithuna Sankranti (Raja Sankranti) , Milana Amavasya |
| 16 June 2026 | Tuesday | Beginning of Shuddha Masa (Auspicious Month), Chandra Darshan, Sesha Raja (Last Day of Raja), Bhudaha |
| 17 June 2026 | Wednesday | Rambha Tritiya, Basumati Snana |
| 18 June 2026 | Thursday | Uma Chaturthi, Shiva Vivah Utsav |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Sheetala Shashthi, Aranyaka Shashthi |
| 20 June 2026 | Saturday | Sheetala Shashthi celebration at Srimandir, Jalakrida Utsav |
| 21 June 2026 | Sunday | International Yoga Day |
| 24 June 2026 | Wednesday | Ganga Dashahara |
| 25 June 2026 | Thursday | Rukmini Vivah, Nirjala Ekadashi, Lakshmi Narayan Brata (Hala Nishedha) |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Champaka Dwadashi, Muharram |
| 28 June 2026 | Sunday | Chaturthi Homa at Srimandir |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Debasnana Purnima, Chandra Puja, Beginning of Sri Jagannath’s Anabasara (Rest Period) |
Key Kohinoor Odia Festivals in June 2026
June is dominated by the monsoon and the lead-up to the Rath Yatra. Here are the highlights from the Kohinoor Odia Calendar:
- Raja Parba (June 8, 15, 16):Â The most unique festival of Odisha, celebrating the earth’s fertility and the onset of the rainy season. It is a three-day affair dedicated to Goddess Bhudevi (Earth). Girls and women wear new clothes, eat rich traditional foods (Poda Pitha), and enjoy on swings. The days are specifically:
- Pahili Raja (June 8):Â The first day.
- Mithuna Sankranti (June 15):Â The middle and most significant day, marking the sun’s entry into the Gemini sign.
- Sesha Raja (June 16): The concluding day, followed by Basumati Snana (the ceremonial bath of the grinding stone representing the Earth).
- Nirjala Ekadashi (June 25):Â The most rigorous and significant of all 24 Ekadashis. Devotees fast without water (Nirjala means “without water”) for 24 hours. Observing this Ekadashi is believed to grant the merit of fasting on all other Ekadashis of the year.
- Debasnana Purnima (June 29): This is the ceremonial bathing festival of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan. The deities are brought out from the temple in a grand procession to the Snana Mandapa (bathing platform) and bathed with 108 pots of specially drawn water. After this, the deities fall into an annual fever and enter a period of rest called Anabasara.
Raja Parba: Celebrating the Earth’s Menses
Raja is derived from the Sanskrit word “Rajaswala,” meaning a menstruating woman. The festival celebrates the earth’s fertility, viewing her as the divine mother who undergoes her annual menstrual cycle.
- Cultural Significance:Â All agricultural work stops, allowing the earth to “rest” and rejuvenate. It is a time of joy, with swings hung from trees, traditional songs, and feasting.
- Rituals: Girls apply Alta (red dye) to their feet, play on decorated swings (Doli), and offer Pitha (rice cakes) to the goddess. On the last day, Basumati Snana (June 17) involves giving a ritual bath to a stone representing the earth.
Debasnana Purnima & The Countdown to Rath Yatra
Debasnana Purnima (June 29) marks the official beginning of the Rath Yatra season.
- The Grand Bath:Â The deities are bathed in full public view on the Snana Mandapa. After the bath, they are dressed in elephant-shaped attire (Gaja Besha/Hathi Besha).
- Anabasara (Rest Period): Following the bath, the deities are considered to be unwell. They are taken to a secret chamber called the Anabasara Ghara for 15 days. During this time, devotees are not allowed to have public darshan. Special medicines (Sarbanga) are applied to their wooden forms, and they are repainted by the Dutta Mahapatra servitors. The next public appearance will be on Rath Yatra day.
June 2026 Holidays: Bank & Government List
Here are the official bank and government holidays in Odisha for June 2026.
| Date | Day | Holiday/Observance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2026 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 15 June 2026 | Monday | Raja Sankranti |
| 26 June 2026 | Friday | Muharram (Ashura) |
| 27 June 2026 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Debasnana Purnima (Restricted Holiday) |
Note: Muharram is observed by the Muslim community to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. The date is tentative and subject to moon sighting.
Spiritual Significance of June Observances
- Purushottami Ekadashi (June 4):Â The final Ekadashi of the special Malamasa, dedicated to Lord Purushottama. It offers a last chance for the spiritual benefits of the extra month.
- Ganga Dashahara (June 24):Â The day Goddess Ganga descended to Earth. Devotees take holy dips in rivers to cleanse themselves of sins.
- Rukmini Vivah (June 25):Â Celebrates the marriage of Lord Krishna to Rukmini, observed in temples with special rituals.
- Shuddha Masa (Starting June 16):Â After the inauspicious Malamasa, normal life resumes. Auspicious events like marriages and housewarmings can be conducted again from this date.
Download June 2026 Odia Calendar PDF
For a detailed view of the almanac including the exact timings for Debasnana Purnima, Tithi start and end times, and Rahu Kala, you can download the free PDF version of the Kohinoor Odia Calendar June 2026 using the link below.
Download Odia Calendar 2026 June PDF
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Conclusion
June 2026 is a month of joyful celebration and sacred rituals in Odisha. From the swings and Pithas of Raja to the rigorous fast of Nirjala Ekadashi and the grand bath of the deities on Debasnana Purnima, this month captures the essence of Odia culture. By using this Odia Calendar for June 2026, you can participate in these traditions at the most auspicious times.