Festival 2027 · Birth of Dattatreya (Margashirsha Purnima)
Dattatreya Jayanti 2027
Monday, 13 December 2027
Tithi begins: Sun 12 Dec, 11:56 PM IST
Tithi ends: Mon 13 Dec, 9:38 PM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Dattatreya Jayanti
Dattatreya Jayanti is celebrated on Margashirsha Purnima and honours Dattatreya, the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and the guru of gurus.
It is widely observed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, with readings of the Guru Charitra and visits to Datta temples such as Ganagapur and Narsobawadi.
How it is observed
- Dattatreya puja and the Avadhuta Gita or Guru Charitra reading.
- Datta bhajans and padukas worship.
- Fasting and charity.
- Temple visits.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dattatreya Jayanti in 2027?
Dattatreya Jayanti 2027 falls on Monday, 13 December 2027. The tithi begins Sun 12 Dec, 11:56 PM IST and ends Mon 13 Dec, 9:38 PM IST (Delhi).
Who is Dattatreya?
A deity regarded as an incarnation of the three gods, who learned from 24 gurus in nature and is a model of the teacher.
Why does the date of Dattatreya Jayanti change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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