Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 falls on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. [Purnima / Dattatreya] Full moon of Margashirsha month; birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi.
- Wednesday, 23 December 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 07:10 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti in 2026?
Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti 2026 falls on Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
- Why is Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti celebrated?
[Purnima / Dattatreya] Full moon of Margashirsha month; birth anniversary of Lord Dattatreya
- What is the tithi on Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi and the nakshatra is Rohini.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Margashirsha Purnima / Dattatreya Jayanti 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset at 05:29 PM. Times differ by city.