Dattatreya Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Dattatreya Jayanti is on Wednesday, 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:06 am | 5:30 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 | 23 Dec | From sunrise, 7:02 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 Wednesday, 23 December in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam12:18 pm to 1:36 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:06 am and 5:30 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:37 pm, moonset 6:13 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturdashi
- NakshatraRohini
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:06 am to 8:24 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:24 am to 9:42 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:42 am to 11:00 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:00 am to 12:18 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:18 pm to 1:36 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:36 pm to 2:54 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:54 pm to 4:12 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:12 pm to 5:30 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:30 pm to 7:12 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:12 pm to 8:54 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 8:54 pm to 10:36 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:36 pm to 12:18 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:18 am to 2:00 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:00 am to 3:42 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:42 am to 5:24 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:24 am to 7:06 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Dattatreya Jayanti in 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti is on Wednesday, 23 December, 2026.