Festival date and tithi
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026
दत्तात्रेय जयंती
Appearance day of Lord Dattatreya.
At a glance
When is Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 is on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Margashirsha.
- Date
- Wednesday, 23 December 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Margashirsha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Purnima, the full moon of Margashirsha.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 23 December 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Margashirsha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDattatreya Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
MrigashiraDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Honors Dattatreya, associated with Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the guru principle.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 is on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Margashirsha.
What is the tithi for Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti is observed on Shukla Purnima, Margashirsha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.