When is Dattatreya Jayanti?
Dattatreya Jayanti in 2026 falls on December 23, 2026, Wednesday. It is observed in the evening on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Margashirsha month.
Dattatreya Jayanti: date and time
| Year | Date | Tithi (Shukla Purnima) | Puja time (New Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 23, 2026, Wednesday | 10:48 am, December 23 to 6:58 am, December 24 | Pradosh kaal: 5:29 pm to 7:53 pm |
| 2027 | December 13, 2027, Monday | 11:56 pm, December 12 to 9:39 pm, December 13 | Pradosh kaal: 5:25 pm to 7:49 pm |
The birth festival of Lord Dattatreya. Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti in 2026 falls on December 23, 2026, Wednesday. It is observed in the evening on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla paksha of Margashirsha month.
On which tithi is Dattatreya Jayanti celebrated?
Margashirsha month, Shukla paksha, Purnima. Its puja is done in pradosh kaal (after sunset), so the day is chosen on whose evening this tithi prevails.
What is the significance of Dattatreya Jayanti?
The birth festival of Lord Dattatreya.