Festival guide
Dattatreya Jayanti
दत्तात्रेय जयंती
Appearance day of Lord Dattatreya.
At a glance
How is Dattatreya Jayanti dated?
Dattatreya Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Yearly reference
Dattatreya Jayanti dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Purnima, the full moon of Margashirsha.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedDattatreya Jayanti 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
Common questions
How is Dattatreya Jayanti dated?
Dattatreya Jayanti is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Dattatreya Jayanti?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Dattatreya Jayanti. Choose a year above to see the details.
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.