24 December 2026 (Thursday) – Telugu Panchangam, Tithi and Festivals
24 December 2026 falls on a Thursday, day 358 of the year. In the Telugu panchangam (computed for Hyderabad, IST; the same dates hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) it is Sukla Pournami up to 6:58 AM, then Bahula Padyami, in Margashira masa of Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Hemanta ritu). The nakshatra is Ardra up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec); the Moon is in Mithuna rasi and the Sun in Dhanus. Sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset at 5:48 PM; rahu kalam 1:38 PM – 3:01 PM, yamagandam 6:42 AM – 8:05 AM. Observances on this date: Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami. 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 Mumbai, Delhi, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area). Open a city for its full panchangam with yoga, karana, durmuhurtam, varjyam, amrita kalam, horas and tarabalam.
Panchangam 24 December 2026 – India (Hyderabad, IST)
| Tithi | Sukla Pournami – up to 6:58 AM Bahula Padyami – up to 3:07 AM (25 Dec) Bahula Vidiya (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra – up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec) Punarvasu (next day) |
| Yoga | Shukla – up to 12:51 PM Brahma (next day) |
| Karana | Bava – up to 6:58 AM Balava – up to 5:02 PM Kaulava – up to 3:07 AM (25 Dec) Taitila (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Mithuna |
| Gulika Kalam | 9:29 AM – 10:52 AM |
| Durmuhurtam | 10:24 AM – 11:08 AM, 2:50 PM – 3:35 PM |
| Varjyam | 12:12 PM – 1:35 PM (Ardra) |
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:53 AM – 12:37 PM |
| Amrita Kalam | 8:33 PM – 9:57 PM (Ardra) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:59 AM – 5:51 AM |
Times are for Hyderabad; Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati differ by a few minutes – open the city page for exact values.
24 December 2026 in the main Telugu cities
| Cities | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Rahu Kalam | Festivals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:42 AM | 1:38 PM – 3:01 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Vijayawada | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:32 AM | 1:30 PM – 2:54 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Visakhapatnam | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:24 AM | 1:19 PM – 2:42 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Tirupati | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:32 AM | 1:36 PM – 3:01 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Bengaluru | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:38 AM | 1:44 PM – 3:09 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Chennai | Sukla Pournami (up to 6:58 AM) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 6:27 AM | 1:33 PM – 2:58 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Mumbai | Bahula Padyami (up to 3:07 AM (25 Dec)) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 7:08 AM | 2:00 PM – 3:22 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Delhi | Bahula Padyami (up to 3:07 AM (25 Dec)) | Ardra (up to 1:47 AM (25 Dec)) | 7:10 AM | 1:38 PM – 2:55 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Los Angeles | Bahula Padyami (up to 1:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 12:17 PM) | 6:56 AM | 1:06 PM – 2:21 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Bahula Padyami (up to 1:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 12:17 PM) | 7:22 AM | 1:21 PM – 2:32 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Chicago | Bahula Padyami (up to 3:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 2:17 PM) | 7:16 AM | 12:58 PM – 2:07 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Dallas | Bahula Padyami (up to 3:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 2:17 PM) | 7:27 AM | 1:41 PM – 2:56 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| New York | Bahula Padyami (up to 4:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 3:17 PM) | 7:17 AM | 1:05 PM – 2:14 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Atlanta | Bahula Padyami (up to 4:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 3:17 PM) | 7:39 AM | 1:51 PM – 3:05 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| London | Bahula Padyami (up to 9:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 8:17 PM) | 8:05 AM | 12:58 PM – 1:57 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Sydney | Sukla Pournami (up to 12:28 PM) | Mrigashira (up to 10:23 AM) | 5:42 AM | 2:42 PM – 4:30 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Dubai | Bahula Padyami (up to 1:37 AM (25 Dec)) | Ardra (up to 12:17 AM (25 Dec)) | 7:01 AM | 1:37 PM – 2:56 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Singapore | Sukla Pournami (up to 9:28 AM) | Mrigashira (up to 7:23 AM) | 7:02 AM | 2:34 PM – 4:04 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
| Houston | Bahula Padyami (up to 3:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 2:17 PM) | 7:14 AM | 1:37 PM – 2:54 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Edison | Bahula Padyami (up to 4:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 3:17 PM) | 7:18 AM | 1:06 PM – 2:16 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| San Jose | Bahula Padyami (up to 1:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 12:17 PM) | 7:19 AM | 1:19 PM – 2:31 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Seattle | Bahula Padyami (up to 1:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 12:17 PM) | 7:56 AM | 1:12 PM – 2:15 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Toronto | Bahula Padyami (up to 4:37 PM) | Ardra (up to 3:17 PM) | 7:49 AM | 1:24 PM – 2:31 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram |
| Melbourne | Sukla Pournami (up to 12:28 PM) | Mrigashira (up to 10:23 AM) | 5:55 AM | 3:10 PM – 5:01 PM | Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami |
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FAQ
What day is 24 December 2026?
24 December 2026 is a Thursday. In the Telugu calendar it is Sukla Pournami of Margashira masa, Parabhava samvatsara.
What is the tithi on 24 December 2026?
Sukla Pournami up to 6:58 AM, then Bahula Padyami (IST, Hyderabad sunrise 6:42 AM). The tithi at sunrise names the day.
Is there a festival on 24 December 2026?
Margashira Lakshmivaram, Margashira Pournami.
What is rahu kalam on 24 December 2026?
In Hyderabad rahu kalam is 1:38 PM – 3:01 PM, yamagandam 6:42 AM – 8:05 AM, gulika 9:29 AM – 10:52 AM; other cities are in the table.