Panchang 29 Nov 2026: Shashthi, Pushya & Surya Puja

Panchangam 29 November 2026 (Sunday): Krishna Shashthi, Pushya Nakshatra and a Karthika Sunday for Surya Dev

Sunday 29 November 2026 is an ordinary Karthika Sunday. Krishna Shashthi prevails all day and night, ending at 1:46 AM on Monday; Pushya nakshatra runs until 10:59 AM, then Ashlesha. Panchami never touches a sunrise in Hyderabad this fortnight. Here is the panchang, a simple Surya arghya, one mantra and the abroad table.

Quick answer: Sunday 29 November 2026 is Karthika Krishna Shashthi (until 1:46 AM on Monday), with Pushya nakshatra until 10:59 AM and Ashlesha after that. There is no major festival. Sunrise in Hyderabad is 6:29 AM, a natural moment for Surya arghya on this Sunday.

Sunday is the Sun's own day, and in late November the Sun is a welcome presence: mornings are cooler and the light comes in low and golden. A few minutes facing the sunrise with a pot of water is one of the oldest and simplest acts of Hindu worship, and it needs no temple, priest or special materials.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad, IST)

Element	Details
Vara (weekday)	Sunday
Lunar month	Kartika (amanta, as in the Telugu calendar); Margashirsha in the purnimanta (North Indian) calendar
Paksha	Krishna paksha (waning moon)
Tithi	Krishna Shashthi until 1:46 AM (Mon 30 Nov), then Saptami
Nakshatra	Pushya until 10:59 AM, then Ashlesha
Yoga	Brahma until 5:08 PM
Karana	Garaja (as listed for the day)
Sunrise	6:29 AM
Sunset	5:40 PM
Moonrise	10:47 PM
Moonset	10:58 AM
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

Surya is worshipped as the visible form of the divine, the giver of light, time and life. Offering water to the rising Sun (arghya) is an ancient practice, and the Gayatri mantra itself is addressed to the light of Savitr, the solar deity. Sunday (Ravivar or Adivaram) is the day traditionally given to Surya; many families keep a light, salt-free or single-meal vow, though this is a custom, not a rule.

Today's tithi pattern is worth a note. Panchami began on Saturday at 6:39 AM and ended before Sunday's sunrise, so in Hyderabad no day has Panchami at sunrise. Panchangs call this a kshaya tithi. It simply reflects the moon's varying speed and is not something to worry about.

Pushya, the nakshatra of the morning, is presided over by Brihaspati and is widely regarded as nourishing and auspicious. It gives way at 10:59 AM to Ashlesha, associated with the serpent deities. Shashthi is also the tithi of Skanda (Murugan), though the major Skanda observances fall in the bright fortnight.

Simple Surya puja

At sunrise: after bathing, stand facing east around 6:29 AM (Hyderabad) and pour water slowly from a copper or steel pot, watching the sunlight through the stream.
Additions (optional): a red flower, a few grains of rice or a pinch of kumkum in the water.
Prayer: chant the mantra below, or simply bow and thank the Sun for light and life.
Evening: the Karthika lamp after the 5:40 PM sunset.

No-materials alternative: if you cannot step out, face the brightest window at sunrise, fold your hands and chant the mantra for a minute.

Mantra for the day

Om Sūryāya Namaḥ

Meaning: "Om, salutations to Surya." It is one of the twelve names commonly chanted with Surya Namaskara. Chant it 12 or 108 times. Never look directly at the Sun while chanting.

What you can do today

Offer arghya to the rising Sun around 6:29 AM (Hyderabad time).
Do a few rounds of Surya Namaskara if your health allows.
Spend some time outdoors in the morning light with the family.
Prepare a simple meal and share it with someone who lives alone.
Get ready for tomorrow's third Karthika Somavaram: clean the Shiva altar and keep bilva leaves.

With family and children

Wake children for one sunrise this week and let today be that day. Let them pour the arghya, watch the colours change and count to twelve as you chant. A shared sunrise often becomes the memory they carry from childhood festivals.

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	6:57 AM	4:31 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha
UK	London	7:38 AM	3:58 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha
Canada	Toronto	7:27 AM	4:44 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha
Australia	Sydney	5:36 AM	7:50 PM	Krishna Panchami	Pushya
Brazil	São Paulo	5:09 AM	6:39 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha
UAE	Dubai	6:44 AM	5:29 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Pushya
Singapore	Singapore	6:50 AM	6:55 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Pushya
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	7:01 AM	7:01 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Pushya
Germany	Frankfurt	7:57 AM	4:29 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha
South Africa	Durban	4:46 AM	6:42 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Pushya
Europe	Amsterdam	8:22 AM	4:34 PM	Krishna Shashthi	Ashlesha

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 29 November 2026?

Krishna Shashthi at sunrise in Hyderabad. It runs through the day and ends at 1:46 AM on Monday 30 November (IST), after which Saptami begins.

What happened to Panchami?

Panchami began at 6:39 AM on Saturday 28 November and ended before Sunday's sunrise, so in Hyderabad it is not the tithi at any sunrise. Panchangs call such a tithi a kshaya (skipped) tithi. It is a normal astronomical effect, not a bad omen.

Is there any festival on 29 November 2026?

Drik Panchang lists no major festival. It is an ordinary Sunday, traditionally associated with Surya, the Sun.

When is sunrise in Hyderabad on 29 November 2026?

6:29 AM IST. Sunset is at 5:40 PM. Other Indian cities differ by a few minutes.

A closing thought

The Sun rises for everyone, every day, without asking anything in return. On this Karthika Sunday, return a little of that generosity: some water at sunrise, some warmth to someone who needs it.

Previous and next day

Previous day: Panchang Saturday 28 November 2026
Next day: Panchang Monday 30 November 2026
The month at a glance: November 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.