Margashirsha Purnima मार्गशीर्ष पूर्णिमा

Full moon of Margashirsha month, observed with a Purnima fast, Satyanarayan puja and holy bath; Dattatreya Jayanti falls on this day.

Next dateWednesday, 23 December 2026In 51 days
Deity
Vishnu
Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Fasting

Purnima fast until moonrise

Margashirsha Purnima — Dates

  • Wednesday, 23 December 20262026
  • Monday, 13 December 20272027
  • Friday, 1 December 20282028
  • Thursday, 20 December 20292029
  • Monday, 9 December 20302030

Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.

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