All December 2026 Festivals
Complete calendar of all major festivals, Jayantis, Sankrantis, Ekadashis and Vrats in December 2026.
All December 2026 Observances (41)
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Saphala Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Krishna Matsya Dwadashi 2026
In the month when either the Purnima or the Amavasya extends, the Dwadashi that falls during that period is known as Pakshavarddhini Mahadwadashi. More...
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Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi 2026
In Tamil Nadu Hanumath Jayanthi is observed during Margashirsha Amavasya. Most of the , Margashirsha Amavasya coincides with Moolam Nakshatram. It is believed that God Hanumath was born during Margashirsha Amavasya when Moolam Nakshatram was prevailing. In years when Moolam Nakshatra does not coincide with Amavasya, Amavasya day is preferred to decide Hanumath Jayanthi day. In Gregorian calendar Tamil Hanumath Jayanthi falls in January or December.
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Vighneshvara Chaturthi 2026
Pausha Shukla Chaturthi Vrat is a highly revered observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees worship Lord Ganesha in His Vighneshvara form with great devotion. On this day, Brahmins are served Laddus and offered Dakshina. Observing this Vrat with sincerity is believed to bring wealth, prosperity and abundance. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was during Madhyahna, hence Madhyahna Kala is considered the best for Ganesh Pujan.
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2026
Guru Gobind Singh (16661708 C.E.) was the tenth Guru out of total 10 Sikh Gurus. He was born in Patna, Bihar on December 22, 1666 according to Julian calendar. Julian calendar is obsolete and in present no one uses it. Julian calendar was replaced by Gregorian calendar.
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Shakambhari Navaratri Shakambhari Ashtami 2026
Shakambhari Navratri begins on Paush Shukla Ashtami and ends on Paush Purnima. Paush Shukla Ashtami is known as Banada Ashtami or Banadashtami.
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Tailang Swami Jayanti 2026
Tailang Swami (16071887 C.E.) was a great Hindu Yogi, who has divine powers. . It is believed that Tailang Swami was an incarnation of Lord Shiva due to which few disciples referred him as The Walking Shiva of Varanasi. Tailang Swami lived a very long life of around 280 years. Tailang Swami was also known as Telang Swami and Trailanga Swami.
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Kurma Dwadashi 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Dwadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Pausha month is celebrated as Kurma Dwadashi. Kurma Avatara is one of the ten principal incarnations, i.e., Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees of Lord Vishnu worship Him in His divine Kurma form. Bhavishya Purana also mentions the observance of the Govinda Dwadashi Vrat, which begins on Pausha Shukla Dwadashi. This fast is observed throughout the year, beginning on this auspicious day and the concluding ri
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Kalabhairav Jayanti 2026
According to the Purnimanta Hindu Panchang, Kalabhairav Jayanti is observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Margashirsha. In the Amanta Panchang, this Tithi falls in the Krishna Paksha of the Kartika month. This sacred festival marks the anniversary of the manifestation of Lord Kalabhairav. Lord Kalabhairav is also known as Lord Bhairava. As mentioned in the Shiva Rahasya, Lord Bhairava appeared during the Madhyahna. However, due to its being Ratri fast, the Ratri Vyap
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Utpanna Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Krishna Paksha Dwadashi that occurs around fifteen days after the Kartika Shukla Yogeshwara Dwadashi is known as Krishna Yogeshwara Dwadashi. On this day, devotees observe a Vrat dedicated to Lord Vishnu and perform His Shodashopachara Puja. In the scriptures, Lord Vishnu is referred to as Yogeshwara or YogaYogeshwara, the Supreme Master of Yoga. Therefore, this Dwadashi is also known as Yogeshwara Dwadashi.
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Ravi Pradosha 2026
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.
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Masik Shivaratri Vrat 2026
Shivaratri is great festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Each month, Chaturdashi Tithi during Krishna Paksha is known as Masik Shivaratri.
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Bala Jayanti 2026
According to the Purnimanta Hindu Panchang, Bala Jayanti is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi of the Margashirsha month. In the Amanta Panchang, this Tithi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Kartika month. Bala Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Bala, who is revered as one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses. In Hindu scriptures, the Bala Siddhividya is described as one of the most sacred and profound teachings within the Shri Vidya Tantra tradition.
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Amavasya New Moon 2026
Amavasya is new moon day in Hindu calendar. It is significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi. Amavasya falling on weekday Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.
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Chandra Darshan days first day of moon sighting 2026
Chandra Darshan is the first day of moon sighting after no moon day. In Hinduism, the new moon day is known as Amavasya and the first sighting of moon after new moon has religious significance. People observe a day long fast and break it after sighting new moon on Chandra Darshan day.
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Krichchhra Chaturthi 2026
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Margashirsha month is observed as Krichchhra Chaturthi. According to the Skanda Purana, this Vrat should be observed continuously for four years, beginning from Krichchhra Chaturthi and then concluded with a formal Udyapana, i.e., completion ritual. During this observance, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with full devotion. This sacred Vrat of Lord Ganesha is said to be highly powerful, and by observing it faithfully, one attains success and accomplishment in every sphe
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Vivah Panchami 2026
Vivah Panchami marks the divine wedding anniversary of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita. According to Hindu belief, it was on this day that Lord Shri Rama and Devi Sita were united in marriage and hence, the day is celebrated to commemorate their celestial union. Vivah Panchami is a highly revered festival observed by followers of Hinduism in remembrance of the divine marriage of Shri Rama and Mata Sita. As per the Hindu Panchang, the festival is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi of Marga
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Skanda Sashti Vrat 2026
Skanda is a popular Hindu deity especially among Tamil Hindus. Lord Skanda is son of God Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In south , Skanda is considered as the younger brother of Lord Ganesha while in north Skanda is considered as the elder brother of Lord Ganesha. God Skanda is also known as Murugan, Kartikeyan and Subramanya.
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Subrahmanya Sashti Vratam 2026
Next Skanda Sashti after famous Soorasamharam is known as Subramanya Sashti. Subramanya Sashti is also known as Kukke Subramanya Sashti and falls during lunar month Margashirsha.
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Champa Shashti 2026
Champa Shashthi is a significant day in Maharashtra. If Champa Shashti combines with Shatabhisha Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga either on Raviwar or on Mangalwar, it is considered very auspicious.
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Dhanu Sankranti 2026
Sankranti is a phenomenon when the Sun transits from one zodiac to another zodiac while travelling through zodiac belt. There are twelve Sankranti in a solar year. Sankranti is also known and spelt as Sankraman or Sankranthi or Sankramanam.
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Masik Durgashtami Vrat 2026
Durgashtami fasting is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha. On this day devotees of Goddess Durga worship Her and observe day long fast.
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Gita Jayanti 2026
Gita Jayanti day symbolizes the birth of Srimad BhagavadGita, the sacred text of the Hindus.
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Mokshada Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026
Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their will power and physical strength. In religious texts four types of Ekadashi fasting has been mentioned.
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Karthigai Nakshatra Days 2026
Karthigai Deepam is mainly celebrated by Tamil Hindus. It is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by Tamil people. Houses and streets are lit up with rows of oil lamps or Deepam in the evening of the festival day.
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Soma Pradosha 2026
Pradosha Vrat is observed on both Trayodashi Tithis, i.e. Shukla Paksha Trayodashi and Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, in lunar month. For Pradosham Vrat, day is fixed when Trayodashi Tithi falls during Pradosha Kala which starts after Sunset. The window after Sunset when Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosha overlaps is auspicious for Shiva Puja.
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Matsya Dwadashi 2026
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi Tithi of Margashirsha month is celebrated as Matsya Dwadashi. Based on the Matsya Avatara of Lord Vishnu, this day is called Matsya Dwadashi. Among the ten principal incarnations, i.e., Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu, Matsya is regarded as the first incarnation. Observing a Vrat and performing worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu on this day bestows immense and multiplied spiritual merit. Hence, the Dwadashi Vrat is highly praised in the script
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Winter Solstice 2026
The Solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice, once in summer and once in winter, each year when the Sun reaches its highest position in the sky as seen from the North or South Pole. During Solstices the tilt of the axis of the Earth (with respect to the Sun) is the maximum at 23° 26'.
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Dattatreya Jayanti 2026
Dattatreya Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Hindu deity encompassing the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti.
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Margashirsha Purnima 2026
According to Hindu Panchang, Margashirsha Purnima is considered a highly auspicious Tithi. According to Hindu lunar calendar, Margashirsha Purnima is the ninth Purnima of the year. In the scriptures, this day is said to be especially auspicious for fasting, charity, chanting, bathing and penance. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says "Masanam Margashirshoaham", that is, "I am Margashirsha among the months." This statement of Lord Krishna proves the spiritual importance of the month of Margashi
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Rohini Vrat 2026
Rohini Vrat is significant fasting day in Jain community. Rohini Vrat is mainly observed by women for the long life of their husbands. Rohini is one of the Nakshatra out of twentyseven Nakshatra in Jain and Hindu calendar.
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Annapurna Jayanti 2026
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Annapurna Jayanti is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi of Margashirsha month. Annapurna Jayanti is a sacred festival in Hinduism, observed as the appearance day of Goddess Annapurna. She is revered as the presiding deity of food, nourishment and sustenance. The main temple of Goddess Annapurna is located in Varanasi, where She is worshipped as the consort of Lord Shiva and the Goddess of AnnaDaan, i.e., food donation.
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Bhairavi Jayanti 2026
According to Hindu calendar, the birth anniversary of Mata Tripura Bhairavi is celebrated on Margashirsha Shukla Purnima. Bhairavi is the fifth goddess among the ten Mahavidya. Goddess Bhairavi is the Shakti of Rudra Bhairavanatha. This Bhairavi form of Goddess is very hideous and dangerous, which is similar to Goddess Kali. Goddess Bhairavi is the consort of Lord Bhairav, the destructive fierce form of Lord Shiva. Goddess Bhairavi is worshipped in various forms, which are known as Rudra Bhairav
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Ishti and Anvadhan 2026
Ishti and Anvadhan (इष्टि एवं अन्वाधान) are significant events in Hindu calendar. Followers of Hinduism, especially followers of Vaishnava Sampradaya, observe a day long fast on the day of Anvadhan and perform Yajna on the day of Ishti.
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Month Panchang 2026
TithiPratipada upto 0321 AM, Jan 15
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Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month (Purnimanta Pausha month). On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Akhu means mouse and Ratha means charioteer, i.e. Akhurtha Ganesha means Lord Ganesha with a chariot of a mouse. This form of Lord Ganesha is considered extremely auspicious and fortunate.
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Mandala Pooja 2026
Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is observed on 11th or 12th day during Dhanu Masam.
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Masik Kalashtami Vrat 2026
Kalashtami, which is also known as Kala Ashtami, is observed every month during Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Bhairava keep fast and worship Him on all Kalashtami days in the year.
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Masik Krishna Janmashtami Vrat 2026
Monthly Krishna Janmashtami Vrat is a highly revered fast among the devotees of Lord Krishna, observed on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi in every lunar month. This fast is observed to please Lord Krishna and to seek His divine grace. While it is primarily observed by devotees of the Vaishnava Sampradaya, common devotees too undertake this fast with the aim of attaining spiritual growth and divine blessings in life.
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