Hindu calendar

December 2026 calendar, Melbourne

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.

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Kartika Krishna 8Kalashtami05:52–20:26Kartika Krishna 905:51–20:27Kartika Krishna 10World Disability Day05:51–20:28Kartika Krishna 1105:51–20:29Kartika Krishna 12Hanukkah05:51–20:30
Kartika Krishna 12Pradosh05:51–20:30Kartika Krishna 13Shivratri05:51–20:31Kartika Krishna 14Darsha Amavasya05:51–20:32Kartika AmavasyaAmavasyaAmavasya05:51–20:33Margashirsha Shukla 1Dev DeepavaliMargashirsha month begins05:51–20:34Margashirsha Shukla 2Muslim Rajab begins05:51–20:35Margashirsha Shukla 305:51–20:35
Margashirsha Shukla 4Vinayak ChaturthiParsi Amardad begins05:51–20:36Margashirsha Shukla 505:51–20:37Margashirsha Shukla 6Champashashthi05:52–20:38Margashirsha Shukla 705:52–20:38Margashirsha Shukla 8DurgashtamiDhanurmas beginsSankranti05:52–20:39Margashirsha Shukla 905:53–20:40Margashirsha Shukla 1005:53–20:40
Margashirsha Shukla 11Mokshada EkadashiMauni Ekadashi (Jain)Gita JayantiEkadashi05:53–20:41Margashirsha Shukla 1205:54–20:41Margashirsha Shukla 13Bhaum PradoshSaur Shishir ritu beginsIndian national Pausha beginsUttarayan begins05:54–20:42Margashirsha Shukla 14Hazrat Ali Janmadin05:55–20:42Margashirsha PurnimaDatta JayantiAyan KaridinPurnimaNational Consumer DayPurnima05:55–20:43Margashirsha Krishna 1/2Christmas05:56–20:43Margashirsha Krishna 305:57–20:43
Margashirsha Krishna 4Sankashti ChaturthiSankashti05:57–20:44Margashirsha Krishna 505:58–20:44Margashirsha Krishna 605:59–20:44Margashirsha Krishna 7Kalashtami05:59–20:44Margashirsha Krishna 806:00–20:45

Each day in December 2026

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Ashtami (05:42:04 – 04:44:13)
Nakshatra
Magha (15:12:07 – 14:30:33)
Yoga
Vaidhriti (19:56:52 – 17:44:36)
Karana
Balava (05:42:04 – 17:08:31)
Weekday
Mangalavara (05:52:01 – 05:51:48)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha

Festivals, vrats and observances

KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Navami (04:44:13 – 04:22:23)
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni (14:30:33 – 14:24:59)
Yoga
Vishkambha (17:44:36 – 16:01:10)
Karana
Taitila (04:44:13 – 16:28:56)
Weekday
Budhavara (05:51:48 – 05:51:37)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Dashami (04:22:23 – 04:33:52)
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni (14:24:59 – 14:53:28)
Yoga
Priti (16:01:10 – 14:44:50)
Karana
Vanija (04:22:23 – 16:24:11)
Weekday
Guruvara (05:51:37 – 05:51:27)
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Ekadashi (04:33:52 – 05:15:05)
Nakshatra
Hasta (14:53:28 – 15:52:38)
Yoga
Ayushman (14:44:50 – 13:52:56)
Karana
Bava (04:33:52 – 16:51:00)
Weekday
Shukravara (05:51:27 – 05:51:20)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Dwadashi (05:15:05 – 06:22:19)
Nakshatra
Chitra (15:52:38 – 17:18:39)
Yoga
Saubhagya (13:52:56 – 13:22:35)
Karana
Kaulava (05:15:05 – 17:45:39)
Weekday
Shanivara (05:51:20 – 05:51:16)
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Dwadashi (05:15:05 – 06:22:19)
Nakshatra
Swati (17:18:39 – 19:08:01)
Yoga
Shobhana (13:22:35 – 13:11:03)
Karana
Taitila (17:45:39 – 06:22:19)
Weekday
Ravivara (05:51:16 – 05:51:13)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Tula

Festivals, vrats and observances

PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Trayodashi (06:22:19 – 07:52:25)
Nakshatra
Vishakha (19:08:01 – 21:17:52)
Yoga
Atiganda (13:11:03 – 13:16:07)
Karana
Vanija (19:04:41 – 07:52:25)
Weekday
Somavara (05:51:13 – 05:51:13)
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).

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Chaturdashi (07:52:25 – 09:42:54)
Nakshatra
Anuradha (21:17:52 – 23:46:01)
Yoga
Sukarma (13:16:07 – 13:36:01)
Karana
Shakuni (20:45:15 – 09:42:54)
Weekday
Mangalavara (05:51:13 – 05:51:14)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishchika

Festivals, vrats and observances

Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Amavasya (09:42:54 – 11:51:42)
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha (23:46:01 – 02:30:19)
Yoga
Dhriti (13:36:01 – 14:09:15)
Karana
Naga (22:45:09 – 11:51:42)
Weekday
Budhavara (05:51:14 – 05:51:18)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishchika, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Pratipada (11:51:42 – 14:16:23)
Nakshatra
Mula (02:30:19 – 05:27:53)
Yoga
Shula (14:09:15 – 14:54:01)
Karana
Bava (01:02:14 – 14:16:23)
Weekday
Guruvara (05:51:18 – 05:51:24)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Dhanu

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.
Margashirsha month beginsThe start of the lunar month Margashirsha, observed in the amanta reckoning.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Dwitiya (14:16:23 – 16:53:18)
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha (05:27:53 – 08:34:07)
Yoga
Ganda (14:54:01 – 15:47:42)
Karana
Kaulava (03:33:37 – 16:53:18)
Weekday
Shukravara (05:51:24 – 05:51:33)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Dhanu

Festivals, vrats and observances

Muslim Rajab beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Tritiya (16:53:18 – 19:36:38)
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha (05:27:53 – 08:34:07)
Yoga
Vriddhi (15:47:42 – 16:46:17)
Karana
Taitila (16:53:18 – 06:14:38)
Weekday
Shanivara (05:51:33 – 05:51:43)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Dhanu, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Chaturthi (19:36:38 – 22:17:58)
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha (08:34:07 – 11:42:00)
Yoga
Dhruva (16:46:17 – 17:44:08)
Karana
Vanija (19:36:38 – 08:58:11)
Weekday
Ravivara (05:51:43 – 05:51:55)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Makara

Festivals, vrats and observances

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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Panchami (22:17:58 – 00:46:25)
Nakshatra
Shravana (11:42:00 – 14:42:00)
Yoga
Vyaghata (17:44:08 – 18:33:56)
Karana
Bava (22:17:58 – 11:34:33)
Weekday
Somavara (05:51:55 – 05:52:10)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moon sign
Makara, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Shashthi (00:46:25 – 02:49:45)
Nakshatra
Dhanishta (14:42:00 – 17:22:44)
Yoga
Harshana (18:33:56 – 19:07:17)
Karana
Kaulava (00:46:25 – 13:51:59)
Weekday
Mangalavara (05:52:10 – 05:52:27)
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Saptami (02:49:45 – 04:16:13)
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha (17:22:44 – 19:32:21)
Yoga
Vajra (19:07:17 – 19:15:34)
Karana
Gara (02:49:45 – 15:38:16)
Weekday
Budhavara (05:52:27 – 05:52:45)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kumbha

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Ashtami (04:16:13 – 04:56:21)
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada (19:32:22 – 21:00:29)
Yoga
Siddhi (19:15:34 – 18:51:09)
Karana
Vishti (04:16:13 – 16:42:31)
Weekday
Guruvara (05:52:45 – 05:53:06)
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Navami (04:56:21 – 04:44:34)
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada (21:00:29 – 21:39:57)
Yoga
Vyatipata (18:51:09 – 17:48:23)
Karana
Balava (04:56:21 – 16:57:07)
Weekday
Shukravara (05:53:06 – 05:53:29)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Meena

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Dashami (04:44:34 – 03:39:43)
Nakshatra
Revati (21:39:57 – 21:27:48)
Yoga
Variyana (17:48:23 – 16:04:27)
Karana
Taitila (04:44:34 – 16:18:40)
Weekday
Shanivara (05:53:29 – 05:53:54)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Meena, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Ekadashi (03:39:43 – 01:44:56)
Nakshatra
Ashwini (21:27:48 – 20:25:33)
Yoga
Parigha (16:04:27 – 13:39:33)
Karana
Vanija (03:39:43 – 14:48:14)
Weekday
Ravivara (05:53:54 – 05:54:20)
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.
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Dwadashi (01:44:56 – 23:06:43)
Nakshatra
Bharani (20:25:33 – 18:38:37)
Yoga
Shiva (13:39:33 – 10:36:49)
Karana
Bava (01:44:56 – 12:30:44)
Weekday
Somavara (05:54:20 – 05:54:49)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mesha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Trayodashi (23:06:43 – 19:54:04)
Nakshatra
Krittika (18:38:37 – 16:15:25)
Yoga
Siddha (10:36:49 – 07:01:44)
Karana
Kaulava (23:06:43 – 09:34:04)
Weekday
Mangalavara (05:54:49 – 05:55:19)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishabha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Bhaum 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.
Indian national Pausha beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.
Uttarayan beginsThe Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) begins with its entry into Capricorn (Makara).

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Chaturdashi (19:54:04 – 16:17:27)
Nakshatra
Rohini (16:15:25 – 13:26:21)
Yoga
Shubha (03:01:39 – 22:44:59)
Karana
Gara (19:54:04 – 06:08:04)
Weekday
Budhavara (05:55:19 – 05:55:52)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishabha, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Hazrat Ali JanmadinThe birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, observed by Muslims.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Purnima (16:17:27 – 12:28:06)
Nakshatra
Mrigashira (13:26:21 – 10:22:53)
Yoga
Shukla (22:44:59 – 18:20:48)
Karana
Bava (02:23:39 – 12:28:06)
Weekday
Guruvara (05:55:52 – 05:56:26)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mithuna

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.
National Consumer DayA day to raise awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities in India.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Pratipada (12:28:06 – 08:37:23)
Nakshatra
Ardra (10:22:53 – 07:16:52)
Yoga
Brahma (18:20:48 – 13:58:11)
Karana
Kaulava (22:32:13 – 08:37:23)
Weekday
Shukravara (05:56:26 – 05:57:02)
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Tritiya (04:56:22 – 01:35:23)
Nakshatra
Pushya (04:19:53 – 01:42:37)
Yoga
Indra (13:58:11 – 09:45:54)
Karana
Vanija (04:56:22 – 15:12:45)
Weekday
Shanivara (05:57:02 – 05:57:40)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Karka

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Chaturthi (01:35:23 – 22:43:34)
Nakshatra
Ashlesha (01:42:37 – 23:34:28)
Yoga
Vishkambha (05:51:56 – 02:23:06)
Karana
Bava (01:35:23 – 12:05:19)
Weekday
Ravivara (05:57:40 – 05:58:20)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Karka, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Panchami (22:43:34 – 20:28:27)
Nakshatra
Magha (23:34:28 – 22:02:53)
Yoga
Priti (02:23:06 – 23:24:42)
Karana
Kaulava (22:43:34 – 09:31:02)
Weekday
Somavara (05:58:20 – 05:59:01)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Shashthi (20:28:27 – 18:55:17)
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni (22:02:53 – 21:12:53)
Yoga
Ayushman (23:24:42 – 21:00:09)
Karana
Gara (20:28:27 – 07:36:23)
Weekday
Mangalavara (05:59:01 – 05:59:44)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Saptami (18:55:17 – 18:06:48)
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni (21:12:53 – 21:06:37)
Yoga
Saubhagya (21:00:09 – 19:10:50)
Karana
Vishti (18:55:17 – 06:25:24)
Weekday
Budhavara (05:59:44 – 06:00:28)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
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.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Ashtami (18:06:48 – 18:02:48)
Nakshatra
Hasta (21:06:37 – 21:43:16)
Yoga
Shobhana (19:10:50 – 17:56:02)
Karana
Kaulava (05:59:22 – 18:02:48)
Weekday
Guruvara (06:00:28 – 06:01:14)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya

Full panchang for this day

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