Dattatreya Jayanthi 2026
23rd Dec 2026
Dattatreya Jayanthi 2026 is on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. Purnima tithi begins at 10:47 AM IST on 23 Dec and ends at 06:58 AM IST on 24 Dec.
| Purnima tithi begins | 10:47 AM, Wed, 23 Dec |
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| Purnima tithi ends | 06:58 AM, Thu, 24 Dec |
| Amrit Kala | 09:10 PM – 10:34 PM |
| Times for | Ujjain (IST) |
दत्तात्रेय जयंती 2026 कब है?
दत्तात्रेय जयंती 2026 बुधवार, 23 दिसंबर को है। पूर्णिमा तिथि 23 दिसंबर को सुबह 10:47 बजे से 24 दिसंबर को सुबह 6:58 बजे तक रहेगी।
On this page: prarthanas and mantras with audio · questions about Dattatreya Jayanthi
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Dattatreya Jayanthi in 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanthi 2026 falls on Wednesday, 23 December 2026. Purnima tithi runs from 10:47 AM, 23 Dec to 06:58 AM, 24 Dec IST, as calculated for Ujjain. Times shift by a few minutes for other cities.
What is Dattatreya Jayanthi?
Margashirsha Purnima marks the birth of Dattatreya — the sage-son of Atri and Anasuya, born when the Trimurti, sent to test her chastity, were turned into infants in her arms. He is revered as the Adi Guru, the first teacher of yoga.
Why is Dattatreya Jayanthi observed?
The Bhagavata Purana tells of a young avadhuta (wandering ascetic) met by King Yadu in a forest. Asked how he gained such serene wisdom, Dattatreya names twenty-four teachers — none of them human. The earth taught him patience. The python, contentment with whatever food comes. The honeybee, to gather a little from many flowers without harming any. The courtesan Pingala, that hope itself is the root of misery. This is why Dattatreya is shown with four dogs (said to represent the four Vedas) and a cow — the world itself is his classroom. The Avadhuta Gita, a Sanskrit text in his voice, became central to the Natha yogis. His main shrines are in Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, where Ganagapura is believed to be where he attained enlightenment.
What are the other names for Dattatreya Jayanthi?
Dattatreya Jayanthi is also known as Datta Jayanti.
Which prarthanas are recited on Dattatreya Jayanthi?
Dattatreya Gayatri Mantra and Dattatreya Japa are recited on Dattatreya Jayanthi. You can listen to them with audio on this page.
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