21 December 2026 (Monday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
21 December 2026 falls on a Monday, day 355 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Dwadasi up to 5:36 PM, then Sukla Trayodasi, in Margashira masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Hemanta ritu). The nakshatra is Bharani up to 1:09 PM; the Moon is in Mesha and Vrishabha rasi and the Sun in Dhanus. Sunrise is at 6:41 AM and sunset at 5:46 PM; rahu kalam 8:04 AM – 9:27 AM, yamagandam 10:50 AM – 12:14 PM. Observances on this date: Soma Pradosham. 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, Chicago, Dallas). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 21 December 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Dwadasi – up to 5:36 PM Sukla Trayodasi (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani – up to 1:09 PM Krittika (next day) |
| Yoga | Siddha – up to 1:32 AM (22 Dec) Sadhya (next day) |
| Karana | Bava – up to 7:00 AM Balava – up to 5:36 PM Kaulava – up to 4:04 AM (22 Dec) Taitila (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Mesha (up to 6:36 PM) → Vrishabha |
| Gulika Kalam | 1:37 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 12:36 PM – 1:20 PM, 2:49 PM – 3:33 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:57 PM – 1:23 AM (22 Dec) (Krittika) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:51 AM – 12:36 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 8:42 AM – 10:11 AM (Bharani) |
| 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.
21 December 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:41 AM | 8:04 AM – 9:27 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:30 AM | 7:54 AM – 9:18 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:22 AM | 7:45 AM – 9:08 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Tirupati | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:30 AM | 7:55 AM – 9:20 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:36 AM | 8:01 AM – 9:27 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Chennai | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 6:26 AM | 7:51 AM – 9:16 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Mumbai | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 7:06 AM | 8:29 AM – 9:51 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Delhi | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 5:36 PM) | Bharani (up to 1:09 PM) | 7:09 AM | 8:26 AM – 9:44 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Los Angeles | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 12:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 9:15 PM) | 6:54 AM | 8:08 AM – 9:22 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 12:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 9:15 PM) | 7:21 AM | 8:33 AM – 9:44 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Chicago | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 2:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 11:15 PM) | 7:14 AM | 8:23 AM – 9:31 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Dallas | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 2:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 11:15 PM) | 7:25 AM | 8:40 AM – 9:55 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| New York | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 3:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 12:15 AM (22 Dec)) | 7:16 AM | 8:25 AM – 9:35 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Atlanta | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 3:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 12:15 AM (22 Dec)) | 7:38 AM | 8:52 AM – 10:07 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| London | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 12:06 PM) | Krittika (up to 5:15 AM (22 Dec)) | 8:03 AM | 9:02 AM – 10:01 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Sydney | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 11:06 PM) | Bharani (up to 6:39 PM) | 5:40 AM | 7:28 AM – 9:16 AM | — |
| Dubai | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 4:06 PM) | Bharani (up to 11:39 AM) | 6:59 AM | 8:19 AM – 9:38 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Singapore | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 8:06 PM) | Bharani (up to 3:39 PM) | 7:01 AM | 8:31 AM – 10:01 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Houston | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 2:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 11:15 PM) | 7:12 AM | 8:29 AM – 9:46 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Edison | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 3:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 12:15 AM (22 Dec)) | 7:17 AM | 8:27 AM – 9:36 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| San Jose | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 12:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 9:15 PM) | 7:18 AM | 8:30 AM – 9:41 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Seattle | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 12:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 9:15 PM) | 7:54 AM | 8:57 AM – 10:01 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Toronto | Sukla Trayodasi (up to 3:54 AM (22 Dec)) | Krittika (up to 12:15 AM (22 Dec)) | 7:47 AM | 8:54 AM – 10:01 AM | Soma Pradosham |
| Melbourne | Sukla Dwadasi (up to 11:06 PM) | Bharani (up to 6:39 PM) | 5:54 AM | 7:45 AM – 9:36 AM | — |
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FAQ
What day is 21 December 2026?
21 December 2026 is a Monday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Dwadasi of Margashira masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 21 December 2026?
Sukla Dwadasi up to 5:36 PM, then Sukla Trayodasi (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:41 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 21 December 2026?
Soma Pradosham.
What is rahu kalam on 21 December 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 8:04 AM – 9:27 AM, yamagandam 10:50 AM – 12:14 PM, gulika 1:37 PM – 3:00 PM; other cities are in the table.