Let us help you prepare one more thing for your 2025 to-do list: shopping for that perfect calendar for the year ahead. This time, home-grown artists have used their love for cities and its architecture, food and everyday life to create these calendars. Some that grow with you over the years and can be used even after 2026.
Noodle Calendar Illustrator Vijaya Aswani | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
CALENDARS
Noodles of the World @Spree Firit
What better way to start the year than with some cooking inspiration? Illustrator Vijaya Aswani has dedicated her 2026 calendar to noodles and its various versions around the world. For example, January is dedicated to Japan’s ramen, April to India’s falooda, October to Spain’s fideua, and December to Malaysian mee goreng. “The calendar features 12 noodle-shaped dishes and their chefs from around the world. I love creating edible noodles in 2D with colorful, traditional outfits on my warm, smiling characters,” says the Bengaluru-based artist. “My favorite layout is Idiyappam and Stew for the month of May. The spread features a Malayali character in his checkered blue mundu making massive Idiyappam.”
₹690 at www.spreefirit.com
Art by Sarah ST | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Art Forward @Saras Art Desk
Art became Sarah ST’s lifeline in 2019 when everything around “felt uncertain and out of control”. “I was at a point where most people had given up, and many even questioned why I still chose to draw. But art was the only thing that mattered to me when no one else did. It gave me peace when I had no one else, and Gradually, it gave me back myself.” I learned the tools one by one, often by trial and error, and over time, it became my language,” says Sarah, whose 2026 calendar is titled The Artist’s Way. “It’s a tribute to the way artists live their lives, to the chaos of the everyday, a little mess and the quiet magic that comes with creation. The calendar encourages everyone to explore whatever form of art they choose.”
₹850 at saarasartdesk.com
Madras Inherited x Binson Omen Baby Madras Calendar | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Cityscapes inherited @Madras
This year, the city-based initiative highlighting Chennai’s heritage has dedicated its annual calendar to the city’s Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Now in its sixth edition, the Madras Inherited x Binson Omman Baby Madras Calendar features vibrant photographs of Central Station, Madras University among others. “This distinctive style unique to Chennai came to prominence after 1857, a time when significant changes occurred in Indian policies and principles. While some see it as the pinnacle of Indo-European architectural innovation, it can also be understood as a strategic political tool used by the colonialists to shape the visual narrative of Madras,” says trustee Ashmita Atreya. At the end of each month, each calendar page can be turned into a picture card/postcard. “There is something unique about the QR code on the back of every photo,” she adds.
₹549. Details on madrasinherited.in
Art N Dreams’ easel-based desktop calendar for 2026 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Essence @Art N Dreams
Inspired by his younger brother Pranav Agarwal, a 13-year-old artist with Down syndrome, Gurgaon-based Lakshya launched a platform to showcase the work of neurodiverse artists. Her easel-mounted desktop calendar for 2026 features original artworks by 13 emerging neurodiverse artists. Lakshya says, “From Pranav’s whimsical interpretations of everyday joys to the abstract expressions of fellow contributors, the designs are based on themes of resilience, happiness and self-discovery, rendered in mediums such as acrylic, watercolor and photography.” He further added that they also sell candles, bags, coasters, laptop covers and more. The calendar also features profiles of the artists, their creative journeys and the hurdles they faced in their journey.
₹400. On Instagram @artndreams.co
A snapshot of Archana & Company’s calendar. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Kitty Paws @Archana & Co.
This is for cat lovers. Design consultant Archana Rajagopal created her first calendar in 2019 and it has been an annual event ever since. “I use my life and thoughts for inspiration. When I got my first cat, I found my favorite collection. I have four cats now, and they are the heart of my calendar,” says the Mumbai-based artist. The 2026 calendar is Arcana’s third cat calendar, but it takes a slightly different approach from previous calendars. “Whereas my first one included cheeky life lessons, this one is more warm-hearted: It’s an affirmation calendar, where each month offers gentle encouragement and hope for the tough days. It all comes from how I imagine my cats would use affirmations,” she says.
₹870 at aandcostore.com
Sustainable Be Vibe Calendar by Nikila Perumal | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Evergreen Calendar @Picky Artz
While most calendars turn into art prints (at most) after the year is completed, these two editions by artist Nikila Perumal are long-lasting editions. Titled Be Vibe (₹1,499) and Evergreen Aura (₹1,799), the wooden calendars are crafted from wood and hand-painted with non-toxic colours. “Each piece is created to be long-lasting, functional and eco-conscious, offering a timeless alternative to disposable annual calendars,” says the Coimbatore-based artist. “These are permanent calendars and are meant to be with you forever. Simply rotate the wooden blocks to determine the correct month and date. Two numbered blocks allow you to display any date from 1-31, and a tapered month block lets you change the month easily. “This mechanism is simple, durable, and designed for everyday use,” explains Nikila. The evergreen Aura Calendar symbolizes “growth, grounding, and balance” and takes its design from trees. As for the Bizarre Bee vibe, it’s centered around honeybees and “inspires you to embrace your authentic self and live with joy”, says the artist who also creates handmade wooden art, peg dolls and decor.
@picky_artz on Instagram
A snapshot of Abhirami Vaithyanathan’s calendar. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Inspired by Chennai @kagidha poo
Inktober allusions to Abhirami Vaithyanathan’s brand turned into a vibrant calendar, which he launched in 2024. “I started doing illustrations under the name Tadabi in 2021, mostly personal art inspired by everyday life in Chennai. I sold stickers and prints at small pop-ups, and as the products evolved into planners, notebooks and calendars, I launched Kagidha Poo as a dedicated merchandise brand.” The 2026 calendar collection features Comfort of Home, dedicated to the everyday joys of home; Chennai Food Trail which showcases the iconic local food joints of Chennai; A Year in Ink which was born out of an Inktober challenge; And a year in goals that is “a reminder of every New Year’s resolution we make and fail to stick to,” says Abhirami.
Above Rs 999 at kagidhapoo.in
Calendar in Kaapi clan Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Miniatures and more @KaapiClan
This recently launched art brand by visual artist Sujata Gupta presents her art in watercolors with a special focus on florals and miniature paintings. In 2023, they printed their first batch of miniature desk calendars, and it was this seed that inspired them to launch the brand earlier this year. The 2026 edition is Sujata’s fourth calendar series and features a cozy garden corner-themed edition; A colorful calendar based on Jaipur titles; and another colorful one, called Small Wonders, featuring ecological sites. “My watercolor hand paintings are printed on calendars. Their small size also makes it easy to carry around,” says the Dharamshala-based artist, who also designs journals, coloring books, coloring sheets, planners, desk-friendly collectibles and illustrated bookmarks.
Above ₹399. @kaapi.clan on Instagram
A spread of Mounika Tata’s calendar for 2026 Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Craze Status @Doodleodrama
Designer Mounika Tata’s 2026 calendar aims to inspire people to find light and laughter in every day. Titled State of Play, it is designed to “embrace silliness and whimsy into all existing situations, and literally live in a state of ‘play'”. “All the characters in the calendar are goofy old people, which furthers the idea that no matter what age we are, we should never lose our sense of whimsy and wonder,” says Mounika. Each month’s spread highlights a long-forgotten English term: “That’s silly, light, nonsensical and maybe a little crazy.” The calendar comes with space for writing, a page for annual goals, and important dates and notes for each month. “The calendar also comes with two sticker sheets and the stand (cardboard back) is also fully printed.”
₹800 on doodleodrama.com