Panchangam 2 December 2026 (Wednesday): Krishna Navami, Purva Phalguni into Uttara Phalguni and a Quiet Wednesday for Ganesha
Wednesday 2 December 2026 is a quiet day in the last week of Karthika. Krishna Navami runs until 10:51 PM, Purva Phalguni nakshatra until 8:55 AM and then Uttara Phalguni. With no festival listed, the day turns to Wednesday's traditional worship of Ganesha. Hyderabad panchang, a short puja, one mantra and the abroad table.
Wednesday 2 December 2026 is a quiet day in the last week of Karthika. Krishna Navami runs until 10:51 PM, Purva Phalguni nakshatra until 8:55 AM and then Uttara Phalguni.
Quick answer: Wednesday 2 December 2026 is Karthika Krishna Navami until 10:51 PM. Purva Phalguni nakshatra runs until 8:55 AM, then Uttara Phalguni. There is no major festival; it is a calm Wednesday for Ganesha. Sunrise in Hyderabad is 6:31 AM and sunset 5:40 PM.
With Karthika entering its final week, the month's rhythm is well established: a morning bath, an evening lamp, and in between the ordinary business of life. Wednesday adds a small, practical devotion. Ganesha is the deity of beginnings and clear thinking, and a midweek pause with him helps many people reset their plans.
Today's panchang (Hyderabad, IST)
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Vara (weekday) | Wednesday |
| Lunar month | Kartika (amanta, as in the Telugu calendar); Margashirsha in the purnimanta (North Indian) calendar |
| Paksha | Krishna paksha (waning moon) |
| Tithi | Krishna Navami until 10:51 PM, then Dashami |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni until 8:55 AM, then Uttara Phalguni |
| Yoga | Vishkambha until 10:32 AM |
| Karana | Taitila (as listed for the day) |
| Sunrise | 6:31 AM |
| Sunset | 5:40 PM |
| Moonrise | 1:32 AM, after midnight (early hours of Thu 3 Dec) |
| Moonset | 12:59 PM |
| Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, muhurtas | Not given here: please check a local panchang for your city |
Source: Drik Panchang day panchang for Hyderabad. Tithi and nakshatra end times are in Indian Standard Time and change at the same instant everywhere in India; sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ by a few minutes from city to city.
Religious significance
Wednesday (Budhavar) is named after Budha, the planet Mercury, associated with intellect and speech. In South Indian homes it is commonly a day for Ganesha, while in other regions Wednesday is linked with Vishnu or Krishna. Both associations point to the same quality: steady, clear understanding. These are customs rather than scriptural rules, and families follow what they have inherited.
The two Phalguni nakshatras are a pair. Purva Phalguni, in the early morning, is traditionally associated with Bhaga, the deity of enjoyment and good fortune, and Uttara Phalguni, from 8:55 AM, with Aryaman, the deity of friendship, hospitality and honourable agreements. Together they suggest a day for relationships: mending a quarrel, keeping a promise, welcoming a guest.
Navami of the waning moon has no special vrat. Tomorrow is Dashami, and the day after is Utpanna Ekadashi, so many Vaishnava families start simplifying their meals from here.
Simple Ganesha puja
- Morning: after bathing, light a lamp before Ganesha.
- Offering: a few blades of durva grass, a red flower, or a little jaggery.
- Chanting: the mantra below, eleven or twenty-one times.
- Evening: the Karthika lamp after the 5:40 PM sunset.
No-materials alternative: picture Ganesha seated before you, bow with folded hands and chant his name for a minute before starting work.
Mantra for the day
Om Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ
Meaning: "Om, salutations to Ganesha." It is the simplest of Ganesha mantras and is often taught first to children. Chant it before beginning a task, as a way of gathering attention.
What you can do today
- Write down the three tasks that matter most this week and offer the list at the altar.
- Offer durva grass and a lamp to Ganesha.
- Repair a strained friendship with a message or a call, in the spirit of Uttara Phalguni.
- Invite a friend or neighbour for tea; hospitality is a quiet form of worship.
- If you keep Ekadashi, plan a light Dashami meal for tomorrow and the Utpanna Ekadashi fast on Friday.
With family and children
Ask children to draw Ganesha in their own way, big ears and all, and talk about what listening well means. Tonight, if anyone is awake after 1:30 AM, the waning moon will be rising; a good excuse for older children to learn how the moon's timing changes through the month.
Hindus abroad: sunrise, tithi and nakshatra in your city
If you live outside India, do not convert the Hyderabad times above. The table below gives each city's own local sunrise and sunset, with the tithi and nakshatra prevailing at that local sunrise.
| Country | City | Sunrise (local) | Sunset (local) | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra at sunrise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | New York | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| UK | London | 7:42 AM | 3:56 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Canada | Toronto | 7:30 AM | 4:43 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| Australia | Sydney | 5:35 AM | 7:53 PM | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Brazil | São Paulo | 5:10 AM | 6:42 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| UAE | Dubai | 6:46 AM | 5:29 PM | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Singapore | Singapore | 6:51 AM | 6:56 PM | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | 7:02 AM | 7:02 PM | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Germany | Frankfurt | 8:01 AM | 4:27 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
| South Africa | Durban | 4:46 AM | 6:44 PM | Krishna Navami | Purva Phalguni |
| Europe | Amsterdam | 8:26 AM | 4:32 PM | Krishna Navami | Uttara Phalguni |
Computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day, so follow your temple's panchang.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi on 2 December 2026?
Krishna Navami, from sunrise until 10:51 PM IST, after which Dashami begins. The month is Karthika in the Telugu calendar and Margashirsha in North India.
Is there any festival on 2 December 2026?
Drik Panchang lists no major festival today. It is an ordinary Wednesday, popularly dedicated to Ganesha in South India.
Which nakshatra is on 2 December 2026?
Purva Phalguni until 8:55 AM IST, then Uttara Phalguni.
Why does the moon rise after midnight now?
In the waning fortnight the moon rises later each night. On the panchang day of 2 December, Hyderabad's moonrise is at 1:32 AM, after midnight. That is why the late-night sky is the best time to see the moon this week.
A closing thought
Ganesha is invoked before every beginning, but he also blesses the middle of things. On this ordinary Wednesday, pause, gather your mind, and carry on with clarity and kindness.
Previous and next day
- Previous day: Panchang Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Next day: Panchang Thursday 3 December 2026
- The month at a glance: December 2026 Hindu festivals: dates, rituals and significance
Editor's note
Editor's note (9 October 2026): Panchang timings and festival observances can vary by location, regional calendar and family tradition. This guide follows Drik Panchang for Hyderabad (IST). Please verify local puja timings with a trusted panchang or priest.
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