Dhanurmasam 2025-2026 | Dhanumasam dates

Dhanurmasam or Dhanumasam is known as Margazhi month as per the Tamil calendar. Dhanurmasam 2025-2026 starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026.

This month is the most auspicious month the devotees who Vaishnava tradition. Dhanurmasam begins on Dhanur Sankramanam day. On this day Sun enters into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius zodiac sign).

According to Telugu Panchangams, Dhanurmasam begins on December 16 as Dhanu Sankramana is in the morning on 16 December.

In South Indian states … Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala, vaishnavaite sect of people celebrate the month with worshipping Lord Vishnu and Andal (Godadevi or Neela devi).  Thiruppavai, a divine text written by Andal, is recited by all devotees. Goda Devi Kalyanam is the major event celebrated during Dhanurmasam in Tirumala Tirupati.

In Srirangam Ranganatha swamy temple, Dhanurmasa utsavam is a major event. In Tamil Nadu, Dhanurmasa Vratam is observed as Pavai Nombu.

In Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka during the whole month of Dhanurmasam, Katyayani Vratam, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, is observed. Vaikunta Ekadashi and Vaikunta Dwadasi are the major festivals or auspicious days or important events during Dhanurmasam in 2025-2026.

Important Festivals & Auspicious Days in Dhanur Masam 2025-2026

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 – Dhanu Sankranti

Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Saturday, 3 January 2026 – Paush Purnima

Tuesday, 6 January 2026 – Sakat Chauth

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Shattila Ekadashi

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Pongal

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival

Dhanurmasam 2025-2026 dates, Tithis, days, Nakshatrams..

16 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 1

17 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 2

18 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 3

19 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 4

20 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 5

21 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 6

22 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 7

23 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 8

24 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 9

25 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 10

26 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 11

27 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 12

28 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 13

29 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 14

30 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 15

31 December 2025 – Dhanurmasam Day 16

1 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 17

2 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 18

3 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 19

4 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 20

5 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 21

6 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 22

7 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 23

8 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 24

9 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 25

10 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 26

11 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 27

12 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 28

13 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 29

14 January 2026 – Dhanurmasam Day 30