Hindu calendar
December 2026 calendar, Amravati
- Hindu months
- Kartika, Margashirsha
- Era
- Shaka Samvat 1948, Vikram Samvat 2083
- Samvatsara
- Parabhava
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
- Ritu
- Sharad, Hemanta
Months are reckoned amanta (each month ends at the new moon); years are given in Shaka Samvat; the ayanamsa is Lahiri; festival dates follow the Smarta tradition.
You chose Amravati. Times and dates on this page are for the Maharashtra region, computed for Mumbai. In Amravati the times can differ, and a festival can fall on another day.
These festival dates have not yet been checked against a printed almanac.
Each day in December 2026
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (00:12:04 – 23:14:13)
- Nakshatra
- Magha (09:42:07 – 09:00:33)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (14:26:52 – 12:14:36)
- Karana
- Balava (00:12:04 – 11:38:31)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:55:15 – 06:55:52)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Kalbhairav Jayanti
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Navami (23:14:13 – 22:52:23)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni (09:00:33 – 08:54:59)
- Yoga
- Vishkambha (12:14:36 – 10:31:10)
- Karana
- Taitila (23:14:13 – 10:58:56)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (06:55:52 – 06:56:30)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Dashami (22:52:23 – 23:03:52)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (08:54:59 – 09:23:28)
- Yoga
- Priti (10:31:10 – 09:14:50)
- Karana
- Vanija (22:52:23 – 10:54:11)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (06:56:30 – 06:57:07)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
World Disability DayAn international observance promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (23:03:52 – 23:45:05)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (09:23:28 – 10:22:38)
- Yoga
- Ayushman (09:14:50 – 08:22:56)
- Karana
- Bava (23:03:52 – 11:21:00)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (06:57:07 – 06:57:44)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Alandi YatraThe annual pilgrimage to the samadhi of Sant Dnyaneshwar in Alandi, Maharashtra, observed on Kartika (amanta) Krishna Ekadashi.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (23:45:05 – 00:52:19)
- Nakshatra
- Chitra (10:22:38 – 11:48:39)
- Yoga
- Saubhagya (08:22:56 – 07:52:35)
- Karana
- Kaulava (23:45:05 – 12:15:39)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (06:57:44 – 06:58:21)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
HanukkahThe eight-day Jewish festival of lights, beginning on the 25th of Kislev, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (00:52:19 – 02:22:25)
- Nakshatra
- Swati (11:48:39 – 13:38:01)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (07:52:35 – 07:41:03)
- Karana
- Gara (00:52:19 – 13:34:41)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (06:58:21 – 06:58:58)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula
Festivals, vrats and observances
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan DinThe death anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar, observed in Maharashtra.
PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Samadhi UtsavThe day commemorating the samadhi of the 13th-century Marathi saint-poet Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, observed in Maharashtra on Kartika Krishna Trayodashi.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (02:22:25 – 04:12:54)
- Nakshatra
- Vishakha (13:38:01 – 15:47:52)
- Yoga
- Atiganda (07:41:03 – 07:46:07)
- Karana
- Vishti (02:22:25 – 15:15:15)
- Weekday
- Somavara (06:58:58 – 06:59:34)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Tula, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).
Somavati AmavasyaThe new-moon day that falls on a Monday, observed with a fast and worship of Shiva and Parvati.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Amavasya (04:12:54 – 06:21:42)
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha (15:47:52 – 18:16:01)
- Yoga
- Sukarma (07:46:07 – 08:06:01)
- Karana
- Chatushpada (04:12:54 – 17:15:09)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (06:59:34 – 07:00:11)
- Month (amanta)
- Kartika
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika
Festivals, vrats and observances
AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.
Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.
Shri Santaji Maharaj Jagnade JayantiThe birth anniversary of Santaji Jagnade Maharaj, a revered saint of Maharashtra.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (06:21:42 – 08:46:23)
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha (18:16:01 – 21:00:19)
- Yoga
- Dhriti (08:06:01 – 08:39:15)
- Karana
- Kimstughna (06:21:42 – 19:32:14)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:00:11 – 07:00:47)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishchika, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Dev DeepavaliIn Maharashtra, Dev Deepavali, the festival of lights of the gods, is observed on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada, when family deities are worshipped with lamps.
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
Margashirsha month beginsThe start of the lunar month Margashirsha, observed in the amanta reckoning.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (06:21:42 – 08:46:23)
- Nakshatra
- Mula (21:00:19 – 23:57:53)
- Yoga
- Shula (08:39:15 – 09:24:01)
- Karana
- Bava (19:32:14 – 08:46:23)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:00:47 – 07:01:23)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (08:46:23 – 11:23:18)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Ashadha (23:57:53 – 03:04:07)
- Yoga
- Ganda (09:24:01 – 10:17:42)
- Karana
- Kaulava (22:03:37 – 11:23:18)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:01:23 – 07:01:58)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu
Festivals, vrats and observances
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
Muslim Rajab beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (11:23:18 – 14:06:38)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Ashadha (03:04:07 – 06:12:00)
- Yoga
- Vriddhi (10:17:42 – 11:16:17)
- Karana
- Gara (00:44:38 – 14:06:38)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:01:58 – 07:02:33)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Dhanu, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (14:06:38 – 16:47:58)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (06:12:00 – 09:12:00)
- Yoga
- Dhruva (11:16:17 – 12:14:08)
- Karana
- Vishti (03:28:11 – 16:47:58)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:02:33 – 07:03:08)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara
Festivals, vrats and observances
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
Vinayak ChaturthiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of each lunar month except Bhadrapada.
Parsi Amardad beginsThe first day of the Parsi Amardad month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Panchami (16:47:58 – 19:16:25)
- Nakshatra
- Shravana (06:12:00 – 09:12:00)
- Yoga
- Vyaghata (12:14:08 – 13:03:56)
- Karana
- Balava (06:04:33 – 19:16:25)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:03:08 – 07:03:42)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Makara, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (19:16:25 – 21:19:45)
- Nakshatra
- Dhanishta (09:12:00 – 11:52:44)
- Yoga
- Harshana (13:03:56 – 13:37:17)
- Karana
- Kaulava (19:16:25 – 08:21:59)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:03:42 – 07:04:16)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
Festivals, vrats and observances
ChampashashthiThe Shukla Shashthi of Margashirsha, observed in Maharashtra as the day the deity Khandoba defeated the demons Mani and Malla.
Martand Bhairav ShadratrotsavA six-day festival at Jejuri in Maharashtra honouring Martand Bhairav, beginning on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (21:19:45 – 22:46:13)
- Nakshatra
- Shatabhisha (11:52:44 – 14:02:21)
- Yoga
- Vajra (13:37:17 – 13:45:34)
- Karana
- Gara (21:19:45 – 10:08:16)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:04:16 – 07:04:49)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moon sign
- Kumbha
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (22:46:13 – 23:26:21)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada (14:02:22 – 15:30:29)
- Yoga
- Siddhi (13:45:34 – 13:21:09)
- Karana
- Vishti (22:46:13 – 11:12:31)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:04:49 – 07:05:22)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kumbha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
Dhanurmas beginsThe solar month of Dhanus begins as the Sun enters Sagittarius, marking the start of Dhanurmas.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Navami (23:26:21 – 23:14:34)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Bhadrapada (15:30:29 – 16:09:57)
- Yoga
- Vyatipata (13:21:09 – 12:18:23)
- Karana
- Balava (23:26:21 – 11:27:07)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:05:22 – 07:05:54)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Dashami (23:14:34 – 22:09:43)
- Nakshatra
- Revati (16:09:57 – 15:57:48)
- Yoga
- Variyana (12:18:23 – 10:34:27)
- Karana
- Taitila (23:14:34 – 10:48:40)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:05:54 – 07:06:25)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Meena, until
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Ekadashi (22:09:43 – 20:14:56)
- Nakshatra
- Ashwini (15:57:48 – 14:55:33)
- Yoga
- Parigha (10:34:27 – 08:09:33)
- Karana
- Vanija (22:09:43 – 09:18:14)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:06:25 – 07:06:56)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Mokshada EkadashiThe Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, observed with fasting and worship of Vishnu for spiritual liberation.
Sant Gadge Maharaj PunyatithiThe death anniversary of Sant Gadge Maharaj, a revered saint and social reformer from Maharashtra, is observed.
Mauni Ekadashi (Jain)A Jain observance of silence and fasting on the Ekadashi of Margashirsha Shukla Paksha.
Gita JayantiThe day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, observed on Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha.
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Dwadashi (20:14:56 – 17:36:43)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani (14:55:33 – 13:08:37)
- Yoga
- Siddha (05:06:49 – 01:31:44)
- Karana
- Balava (07:00:44 – 17:36:43)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:06:56 – 07:07:26)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mesha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Som PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Saur Shishir ritu beginsThe solar season of Shishir (late winter) begins with the Sun's ingress into Makara (Capricorn) in the Sayana zodiac.
Uttarayan beginsThe Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) begins with its entry into Capricorn (Makara).
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Trayodashi (17:36:43 – 14:24:04)
- Nakshatra
- Krittika (13:08:37 – 10:45:25)
- Yoga
- Sadhya (01:31:44 – 21:31:39)
- Karana
- Taitila (04:04:04 – 14:24:04)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:07:26 – 07:07:55)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha
Festivals, vrats and observances
Indian national Pausha beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Chaturdashi (14:24:04 – 10:47:27)
- Nakshatra
- Rohini (10:45:25 – 07:56:21)
- Yoga
- Shubha (21:31:39 – 17:14:59)
- Karana
- Vanija (00:38:04 – 10:47:27)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:07:55 – 07:08:23)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Vrishabha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Datta JayantiBirth of Dattatreya.
Ayan KaridinThe day the Sun enters Capricorn, marking the winter solstice and the start of Uttarayan.
PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.
Hazrat Ali JanmadinThe birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, observed by Muslims.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Pratipada (06:58:06 – 03:07:23)
- Nakshatra
- Ardra (04:52:53 – 01:46:52)
- Yoga
- Shukla (17:14:59 – 12:50:48)
- Karana
- Balava (06:58:06 – 17:02:13)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:08:23 – 07:08:51)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna
Festivals, vrats and observances
Sane Guruji JayantiThe birth anniversary of the Marathi writer and freedom fighter Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, known as Sane Guruji, is observed in Maharashtra.
National Consumer DayA day to raise awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities in India.
- Weekday
- Shukravara
- Tithi
- Dwitiya (03:07:23 – 23:26:22)
- Nakshatra
- Punarvasu (01:46:52 – 22:49:53)
- Yoga
- Brahma (12:50:48 – 08:28:11)
- Karana
- Taitila (03:07:23 – 13:14:59)
- Weekday
- Shukravara (07:08:51 – 07:09:18)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Mithuna, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
ChristmasThe Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on 25 December.
- Weekday
- Shanivara
- Tithi
- Tritiya (23:26:22 – 20:05:23)
- Nakshatra
- Pushya (22:49:53 – 20:12:37)
- Yoga
- Vaidhriti (04:15:54 – 00:21:56)
- Karana
- Vanija (23:26:22 – 09:42:45)
- Weekday
- Shanivara (07:09:18 – 07:09:44)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka
Festivals, vrats and observances
Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.
- Weekday
- Ravivara
- Tithi
- Chaturthi (20:05:23 – 17:13:34)
- Nakshatra
- Ashlesha (20:12:37 – 18:04:28)
- Yoga
- Vishkambha (00:21:56 – 20:53:06)
- Karana
- Balava (06:35:19 – 17:13:34)
- Weekday
- Ravivara (07:09:44 – 07:10:09)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Karka, until
- Weekday
- Somavara
- Tithi
- Panchami (17:13:34 – 14:58:27)
- Nakshatra
- Magha (18:04:28 – 16:32:53)
- Yoga
- Priti (20:53:06 – 17:54:42)
- Karana
- Taitila (04:01:02 – 14:58:27)
- Weekday
- Somavara (07:10:09 – 07:10:33)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha
- Weekday
- Mangalavara
- Tithi
- Shashthi (14:58:27 – 13:25:17)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Phalguni (16:32:53 – 15:42:53)
- Yoga
- Ayushman (17:54:42 – 15:30:09)
- Karana
- Vanija (02:06:23 – 13:25:17)
- Weekday
- Mangalavara (07:10:33 – 07:10:56)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonrise
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Simha, until
Festivals, vrats and observances
Morya Gosavi Sanjeevan SamadhiThe observance of the sanjeevan samadhi of Morya Gosavi, a revered saint of the Ganapatya tradition in Maharashtra, on Margashirsha Krishna Shashthi.
- Weekday
- Budhavara
- Tithi
- Saptami (13:25:17 – 12:36:48)
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni (15:42:53 – 15:36:37)
- Yoga
- Saubhagya (15:30:09 – 13:40:50)
- Karana
- Bava (00:55:24 – 12:36:48)
- Weekday
- Budhavara (07:10:56 – 07:11:18)
- Month (amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (purnimanta)
- Pausha
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Moonset
- Moon sign
- Kanya
Festivals, vrats and observances
KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
- Weekday
- Guruvara
- Tithi
- Ashtami (12:36:48 – 12:32:48)
- Nakshatra
- Hasta (15:36:37 – 16:13:16)
- Yoga
- Shobhana (13:40:50 – 12:26:02)
- Karana
- Kaulava (00:29:22 – 12:32:48)
- Weekday
- Guruvara (07:11:18 – 07:11:40)
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- Margashirsha
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- Pausha
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- Kanya, until