Kanuma 2026 – Date
Kanuma in 2026 falls on Thursday 15 January 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Kanuma, the day after Makara Sankranti, is the cattle festival: bullocks and cows are washed, their horns painted and garlanded, and the farm animals are fed before the family eats. In coastal Andhra it is the day of the traditional feasts and (illegally) of cock fights; Mukkanuma follows on the fourth day.
How the date is decided
The day after Makara Sankranti.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Friday 16 January 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
Different date in: Sydney — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Kanuma in 2026?
Kanuma 2026 is on Thursday 15 January 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Sydney it is on Friday 16 January 2026.
Which tithi is Kanuma?
The day after Makara Sankranti.
How is the date of Kanuma decided?
The day after Makara Sankranti.
What day of the week is Kanuma 2026?
Thursday.
Related
- Bhogi – Tuesday 13 January 2026
- Makara Sankranti – Wednesday 14 January 2026
- Magha Masam begins – Monday 19 January 2026
- Vasanta Panchami (Sri Panchami) – Friday 23 January 2026
- Ratha Saptami – Sunday 25 January 2026
- Magha Pournami – Sunday 1 February 2026
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