Telugu Calendar 2026 December Chicago

Chicago Telugu Calendar 2026 December PDF with Telugu Festivals 2026 (IST) Government Holidays & Optional Holidays.. CLICK HERE » Chicago Telugu Panchangam Today: – Tithi, Nakshatram, Yogam, Karanam, Good and Bad Timings.

December 2026 Ekadasi Dates for Chicago

Telugu Calendar December 2026 Chicago. Ekadasi dates for this month include the Krishna Paksha Ekadasi Tithi on December 4, 2026 up to 12:14 (24hrs format) and the Sukla Paksha Ekadasi Tithi on December 20, 2026 up to 08:44 (24hrs format).

December 2026 Amavasya & Pournami Dates for Chicago (USA)

The Margasiramu Purnima occurs on December 23, 2026. The Sukla Paksha Purnima Tithi prevails up to 19:27 (24hrs format). Subsequently, the Karthikamu Amavasya falls on December 8, 2026. The Krishna Paksha Amavasya Tithi extends up to 18:51 (24hrs format).

Importance of Karthikamu

Karthikamu is a favorite month for both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, making it unique in its dual devotion. Devotees light lamps (Deeparadhana) every evening to dispel darkness and ignorance. It is traditionally a time for Vanabhojanalu (community picnics) under Amla trees. Fasting on Mondays (Somavara Vratam) is a key tradition observed by many. The month is considered spiritually charged, and taking early morning ceremonial baths is believed to wash away sins and bring divine blessings.

Importance of Margasiramu

Margasiramu is considered the month of God himself, as Lord Krishna declares in the Bhagavad Gita, "Among months, I am Margashirsha." It is spiritually crucial and primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The auspicious Vaikuntha Ekadasi falls in this month, believed to open the doors of salvation (Vaikuntha Dwara). Devotees chant the Vishnu Sahasranama and engage in charitable acts. It is a serene month that encourages devotion, simplicity, and the pursuit of spiritual liberation.