Dattatreya Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Dattatreya Jayanti is on Thursday, 24 December, 2026. Purnima runs from 10:51 am, 23 Dec to 7:05 am, 24 Dec.
Margashirsha Purnima. Deity: Lord Dattatreya.
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 10:51 am, 23 Dec to 7:05 am, 24 Dec (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 6:03 pm |
| Hyderabad | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:42 am | 5:48 pm |
| Delhi | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:10 am | 5:29 pm |
| Mumbai | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:07 am | 6:06 pm |
| Chennai | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:27 am | 5:49 pm |
| Bengaluru | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:38 am | 6:00 pm |
| Kolkata | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:13 am | 4:58 pm |
| Vijayawada | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:32 am | 5:41 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:24 am | 5:28 pm |
| Pune | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 7:03 am | 6:04 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:16 am | 6:00 pm |
| Jaipur | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:12 am | 5:39 pm |
| Lucknow | 24 Dec | From sunrise, 6:52 am | 5:19 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 24 December in Madurai
- Rahu Kalam1:43 pm to 3:10 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:30 am and 6:03 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:28 pm, moonset 6:35 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraArdra
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Madurai
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Dattatreya Jayanti from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 am to 7:57 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:57 am to 9:23 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:23 am to 10:50 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:50 am to 12:16 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:16 pm to 1:43 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:43 pm to 3:10 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:10 pm to 4:36 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:36 pm to 6:03 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:03 pm to 7:36 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:36 pm to 9:10 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:10 pm to 10:43 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:43 pm to 12:17 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:17 am to 1:50 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:50 am to 3:24 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:24 am to 4:57 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:57 am to 6:31 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Dattatreya Jayanti in 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti is on Thursday, 24 December, 2026.