17 December 2026 (Thursday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
17 December 2026 falls on a Thursday, day 351 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Ashtami up to 11:26 PM, then Sukla Navami, in Margashira masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Hemanta ritu). The nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada up to 3:30 PM; the Moon is in Kumbha and Meena rasi and the Sun in Dhanus. Sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset at 5:44 PM; rahu kalam 1:35 PM – 2:58 PM, yamagandam 6:39 AM – 8:02 AM. Observances on this date: Margashira Lakshmivaram. The table further down shows the same calendar date in the main Telugu cities abroad on their own sunrise, where the tithi at sunrise can differ from India. Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 17 December 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Ashtami – up to 11:26 PM Sukla Navami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Bhadrapada – up to 3:30 PM Uttara Bhadrapada (next day) |
| Yoga | Siddhi – up to 1:21 PM Vyatipata (next day) |
| Karana | Vishti – up to 11:12 AM Bava – up to 11:26 PM Balava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Kumbha (up to 9:13 AM) → Meena |
| Gulika Kalam | 9:25 AM – 10:48 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 10:21 AM – 11:05 AM, 2:47 PM – 3:31 PM |
| Varjyam | 1:22 AM (18 Dec) – 3:01 AM (18 Dec) (Uttara Bhadrapada) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:49 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 7:01 AM – 8:43 AM (Purva Bhadrapada) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:55 AM – 5:47 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
17 December 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:39 AM | 1:35 PM – 2:58 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:28 AM | 1:27 PM – 2:50 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:20 AM | 1:16 PM – 2:39 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Tirupati | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:28 AM | 1:33 PM – 2:58 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:34 AM | 1:40 PM – 3:06 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Chennai | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 6:24 AM | 1:30 PM – 2:55 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Mumbai | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 7:04 AM | 1:56 PM – 3:19 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Delhi | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:26 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 3:30 PM) | 7:07 AM | 1:34 PM – 2:52 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Ashtami (up to 9:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 2:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 6:52 AM | 1:03 PM – 2:17 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Ashtami (up to 9:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 2:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:19 AM | 1:17 PM – 2:29 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Chicago | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 4:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:12 AM | 12:55 PM – 2:03 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Dallas | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 4:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:23 AM | 1:38 PM – 2:53 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| New York | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:56 PM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 5:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:14 AM | 1:01 PM – 2:11 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Atlanta | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:56 PM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 5:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:36 AM | 1:48 PM – 3:02 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| London | Sukla Ashtami (up to 5:56 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 10:00 AM) | 8:01 AM | 12:55 PM – 1:54 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Sydney | Sukla Ashtami (up to 4:56 AM (18 Dec)) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 9:00 PM) | 5:39 AM | 2:39 PM – 4:27 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Dubai | Sukla Ashtami (up to 9:56 PM) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 2:00 PM) | 6:57 AM | 1:34 PM – 2:53 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Singapore | Sukla Ashtami (up to 1:56 AM (18 Dec)) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 6:00 PM) | 6:59 AM | 2:31 PM – 4:01 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Houston | Sukla Ashtami (up to 11:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 4:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:10 AM | 1:34 PM – 2:51 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Edison | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:56 PM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 5:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:15 AM | 1:03 PM – 2:13 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| San Jose | Sukla Ashtami (up to 9:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 2:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:15 AM | 1:15 PM – 2:27 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Seattle | Sukla Ashtami (up to 9:56 AM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 2:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:52 AM | 1:08 PM – 2:12 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Toronto | Sukla Ashtami (up to 12:56 PM) | Uttara Bhadrapada (up to 5:40 AM (18 Dec)) | 7:45 AM | 1:20 PM – 2:27 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Melbourne | Sukla Ashtami (up to 4:56 AM (18 Dec)) | Purva Bhadrapada (up to 9:00 PM) | 5:52 AM | 3:06 PM – 4:57 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
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FAQ
What day is 17 December 2026?
17 December 2026 is a Thursday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Ashtami of Margashira masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 17 December 2026?
Sukla Ashtami up to 11:26 PM, then Sukla Navami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:39 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 17 December 2026?
Margashira Lakshmivaram.
What is rahu kalam on 17 December 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 1:35 PM – 2:58 PM, yamagandam 6:39 AM – 8:02 AM, gulika 9:25 AM – 10:48 AM; other cities are in the table.