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December 2026 — Hindu festivals in Austin & Houston
Ekadashi, Pradosham, Pournami & more
| Friday, December 4, 2026 | Kartika Krishna Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 7:12 AM |
| Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Shani Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 7:13 AM |
| Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Masa Shivaratri Night worship of Lord Shiva | Vratam Sunrise 7:14 AM |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Kartika Amavasya New moon — tarpanam for ancestors | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 7:15 AM |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Margazhi month begins · Dhanus Sankranti Sun enters Dhanus | Sankranti Sunrise 7:21 AM |
| Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Vaikuntha Ekadashi Fasting day dedicated to Sri Vishnu | Vratam Sunrise 7:23 AM |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | Soma Pradosham Evening worship of Lord Shiva at sunset | Vratam Sunrise 7:23 AM |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Margashirsha Pournami Full moon — Satyanarayana puja and Pournami worship | Pournami / Amavasya Sunrise 7:24 AM |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi Fast for Sri Ganesha, broken after moonrise | Vratam Sunrise 7:26 AM |
Book a homam or puja for these days
Pandit Sri Arun Viswanath Gurukkal performs festival pujas at homes and temples across Austin and Houston.