Amrutkaal अमृतकाल
Hindu Festival

Datta Jayanti

दत्त जयन्ती
Next · 13 December 2027 · Purnima of Margashirsha — birth of Dattatreya
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Shubh Muhurat

Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 13 December 2027.

We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.

Significance

Datta Jayanti celebrates the birth of Dattatreya — the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, depicted with three heads and six arms. Followers of the Dattatreya tradition (Mahanubhava, Nath Sampradaya) observe deeply.

Rituals & Traditions

Upcoming dates

Observed by: Hindus

Frequently asked questions

When is Datta Jayanti?

Datta Jayanti is next observed on 13 December 2027. The festival follows purnima of margashirsha — birth of dattatreya.

What is Datta Jayanti?

Datta Jayanti celebrates the birth of Dattatreya — the combined incarnation of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, depicted with three heads and six arms. Followers of the Dattatreya tradition (Mahanubhava, Nath Sampradaya) observe deeply.

Who observes Datta Jayanti?

Datta Jayanti is observed by Hindus.