Nuakhai Significance & Spiritual Meaning
New rice harvest festival of Western Odisha — the community eats the first grain of the new harvest after offering it to Goddess Samaleswari. Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami.
Nuakhai — FAQ
- What is Nuakhai?
- New rice harvest festival of Western Odisha — the community eats the first grain of the new harvest after offering it to Goddess Samaleswari.
- When is Nuakhai 2026?
- In 2026, Nuakhai falls on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Upcoming Nuakhai Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Nuakhai is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | Wednesday | 10:59 am | — |
| 5 Sept 2027 | Sunday | 10:44 am | — |