20 December 2026 (Sunday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
20 December 2026 falls on a Sunday, day 354 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Ekadasi up to 8:15 PM, then Sukla Dwadasi, in Margashira masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Hemanta ritu). The nakshatra is Ashwini up to 2:55 PM; the Moon is in Mesha rasi and the Sun in Dhanus. Sunrise is at 6:40 AM and sunset at 5:46 PM; rahu kalam 4:23 PM – 5:46 PM, yamagandam 12:13 PM – 1:36 PM. Observances on this date: Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi). 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 (it does in Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, Seattle). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 20 December 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Ekadasi – up to 8:15 PM Sukla Dwadasi (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini – up to 2:55 PM Bharani (next day) |
| Yoga | Parigha – up to 8:10 AM Shiva – up to 5:07 AM (21 Dec) Siddha (next day) |
| Karana | Vanija – up to 9:18 AM Vishti – up to 8:15 PM Bava (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Mesha |
| Gulika Kalam | 2:59 PM – 4:23 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 4:17 PM – 5:01 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:06 AM – 12:38 PM (Ashwini), 11:49 PM – 1:18 AM (21 Dec) (Bharani) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:51 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 8:17 PM – 9:49 PM (Ashwini) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:57 AM – 5:49 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
20 December 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:40 AM | 4:23 PM – 5:46 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:30 AM | 4:15 PM – 5:39 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:22 AM | 4:03 PM – 5:26 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Tirupati | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:30 AM | 4:24 PM – 5:49 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:36 AM | 4:32 PM – 5:58 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Chennai | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 6:25 AM | 4:21 PM – 5:47 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Mumbai | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 7:06 AM | 4:43 PM – 6:05 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Delhi | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:15 PM) | Ashwini (up to 2:55 PM) | 7:08 AM | 4:10 PM – 5:28 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 4:06 AM (21 Dec)) | Bharani (up to 11:39 PM) | 6:54 AM | 3:33 PM – 4:47 PM | — |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 4:06 AM (21 Dec)) | Bharani (up to 11:39 PM) | 7:20 AM | 3:42 PM – 4:53 PM | — |
| Chicago | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 1:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:14 AM | 3:13 PM – 4:22 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Dallas | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 1:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:25 AM | 4:09 PM – 5:24 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| New York | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 9:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 2:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:16 AM | 3:21 PM – 4:31 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Atlanta | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 9:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 2:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:37 AM | 4:18 PM – 5:32 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| London | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 2:45 PM) | Ashwini (up to 9:25 AM) | 8:03 AM | 2:54 PM – 3:52 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Sydney | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 1:45 AM (21 Dec)) | Ashwini (up to 8:25 PM) | 5:40 AM | 6:16 PM – 8:04 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Dubai | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 6:45 PM) | Ashwini (up to 1:25 PM) | 6:59 AM | 4:14 PM – 5:33 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Singapore | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 10:45 PM) | Ashwini (up to 5:25 PM) | 7:00 AM | 5:33 PM – 7:03 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Houston | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 8:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 1:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:12 AM | 4:09 PM – 5:26 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Edison | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 9:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 2:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:17 AM | 3:23 PM – 4:33 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| San Jose | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 4:06 AM (21 Dec)) | Bharani (up to 11:39 PM) | 7:17 AM | 3:41 PM – 4:52 PM | — |
| Seattle | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 4:06 AM (21 Dec)) | Bharani (up to 11:39 PM) | 7:54 AM | 3:16 PM – 4:19 PM | — |
| Toronto | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 9:45 AM) | Bharani (up to 2:39 AM (21 Dec)) | 7:47 AM | 3:36 PM – 4:43 PM | Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
| Melbourne | Sukla Ekadasi (up to 1:45 AM (21 Dec)) | Ashwini (up to 8:25 PM) | 5:53 AM | 6:50 PM – 8:41 PM | Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) |
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FAQ
What day is 20 December 2026?
20 December 2026 is a Sunday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Ekadasi of Margashira masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 20 December 2026?
Sukla Ekadasi up to 8:15 PM, then Sukla Dwadasi (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:40 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 20 December 2026?
Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti), Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi).
What is rahu kalam on 20 December 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 4:23 PM – 5:46 PM, yamagandam 12:13 PM – 1:36 PM, gulika 2:59 PM – 4:23 PM; other cities are in the table.