Panchang 3 Dec 2026: Dashami, Eve of Utpanna Ekadashi

Panchangam 3 December 2026 (Thursday): Krishna Dashami, Uttara Phalguni into Hasta and the Eve of Utpanna Ekadashi

Thursday 3 December 2026 is Krishna Dashami, the eve of Utpanna Ekadashi. Dashami runs until 11:03 PM and Uttara Phalguni nakshatra until 9:23 AM, then Hasta. On this Thursday dedicated to Vishnu and the Guru, many devotees prepare for tomorrow's fast with a simple meal. Hyderabad panchang, puja, mantra and abroad table.

Quick answer: Thursday 3 December 2026 is Karthika Krishna Dashami until 11:03 PM, the eve of Utpanna Ekadashi (Friday 4 December). Uttara Phalguni nakshatra runs until 9:23 AM, then Hasta. Sunrise in Hyderabad is 6:31 AM and sunset 5:41 PM. No festival is listed today.

Dashami is the doorstep of Ekadashi. For those who keep the Ekadashi fast, today is about preparation: a lighter meal, an earlier night and a mind already turning towards Vishnu. For everyone else, it is a gentle Thursday, a day for the Guru and for quiet study.

Today's panchang (Hyderabad, IST)

Element	Details
Vara (weekday)	Thursday
Lunar month	Kartika (amanta, as in the Telugu calendar); Margashirsha in the purnimanta (North Indian) calendar
Paksha	Krishna paksha (waning moon)
Tithi	Krishna Dashami until 11:03 PM, then Ekadashi
Nakshatra	Uttara Phalguni until 9:23 AM, then Hasta
Yoga	Priti until 9:15 AM
Karana	Vanija (as listed for the day)
Sunrise	6:31 AM
Sunset	5:41 PM
Moonrise	2:24 AM, after midnight (early hours of Fri 4 Dec)
Moonset	1:35 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

Thursday is traditionally given to Vishnu and to Brihaspati, the Guru of the devas, and this Thursday leads straight into an Ekadashi, Vishnu's own tithi. Utpanna Ekadashi is traditionally regarded as the day on which the goddess Ekadashi appeared from Vishnu to defeat the demon Mura, which is why many devotees who wish to begin keeping Ekadashi vows start with this one. For the story and the vrat, read our Utpanna Ekadashi 2026 guide.

Hasta nakshatra, from 9:23 AM, is symbolised by the open hand and traditionally associated with Savitr, the Sun as the inspirer. It is often described as a skilful, practical star: the hand that works and the hand that gives. On a day of preparation, that is a useful image. Uttara Phalguni, in the early morning, carries the warmth of friendship and promises kept.

Dashami customs, such as avoiding certain foods or eating only once, vary widely between families and sampradayas. They are aids to the Ekadashi vow, not separate obligations.

Simple puja vidhi

Morning: after bathing, light a lamp before Vishnu, Krishna or your Guru's picture.
Offering: tulasi leaves and a yellow flower, or a little fruit.
Reading: a chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, or a few names from the Vishnu Sahasranama.
Evening: the Karthika lamp after the 5:41 PM sunset, then a light meal if you are fasting tomorrow.

No-materials alternative: chant the mantra below for a few minutes and make a simple mental resolution for tomorrow's Ekadashi, in whatever form your health allows.

Mantra for the day

Om Namo Bhagavate Vāsudevāya

Meaning: "Om, salutations to Lord Vasudeva," the indwelling divine. This twelve-syllable (dvadashakshari) mantra is among the most widely chanted Vaishnava mantras. Chant 12 or 108 times as you prepare for Ekadashi.

Preparing for the Ekadashi fast

Fasting is optional. If you plan to keep Utpanna Ekadashi, choose a form that suits you: a full fast, fruit and milk, or a single grain-free meal. Elderly people, pregnant women and anyone with diabetes or another medical condition should not feel obliged to fast and should consult a doctor first. Drink enough water, and plan the parana (breaking the fast) according to your local panchang on Saturday 5 December.

What you can do today

Eat a simple, early dinner if you will fast on Ekadashi.
Keep tulasi leaves picked today, since many families do not pluck tulasi on Ekadashi.
Thank a teacher or mentor on this Guruvar.
Read a short passage from the Gita before bed.
Check your city's Ekadashi and parana timing in a local panchang.
Give something with your own hands, in the spirit of Hasta nakshatra.

With family and children

Children cannot and should not keep a strict fast, but they can join in by helping to pick tulasi leaves today and choosing a fruit to offer tomorrow. Tell them the Utpanna Ekadashi story in simple words: a sleeping Vishnu, a demon, and a shining goddess who appears to protect him.

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	7:01 AM	4:30 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta
UK	London	7:44 AM	3:55 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta
Canada	Toronto	7:31 AM	4:42 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta
Australia	Sydney	5:35 AM	7:54 PM	Krishna Dashami	Uttara Phalguni
Brazil	São Paulo	5:10 AM	6:42 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta
UAE	Dubai	6:47 AM	5:29 PM	Krishna Dashami	Uttara Phalguni
Singapore	Singapore	6:51 AM	6:57 PM	Krishna Dashami	Uttara Phalguni
Malaysia	Kuala Lumpur	7:03 AM	7:02 PM	Krishna Dashami	Uttara Phalguni
Germany	Frankfurt	8:02 AM	4:26 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta
South Africa	Durban	4:46 AM	6:45 PM	Krishna Dashami	Uttara Phalguni
Europe	Amsterdam	8:28 AM	4:31 PM	Krishna Dashami	Hasta

Computed with HinduTone's panchang calculator, validated against Drik Panchang; festival dates abroad can differ by a day, so follow your temple's panchang.

Ekadashi dates abroad can differ from India's. See our country Ekadashi guides and your temple's panchang before fixing your fast.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tithi on 3 December 2026?

Krishna Dashami, from sunrise until 11:03 PM IST, after which Ekadashi begins. Ekadashi prevails at sunrise on Friday 4 December, which is Utpanna Ekadashi.

When is Utpanna Ekadashi 2026?

Friday 4 December 2026, per Drik Panchang for Hyderabad. Ekadashi tithi begins at 11:03 PM on 3 December and ends at 11:44 PM on 4 December (IST). See our Utpanna Ekadashi 2026 guide for the vrat.

What should I eat on Dashami before Ekadashi?

Many families eat a single, simple sattvic meal on Dashami, often avoiding heavy or rich food in the evening, so the fast is easier. Customs differ; follow your family tradition and your health needs.

Which nakshatra is on 3 December 2026?

Uttara Phalguni until 9:23 AM IST, then Hasta.

A closing thought

Every Ekadashi begins the evening before, with a decision. Let today's Dashami be calm and simple, so that tomorrow's devotion comes easily.

Previous and next day

Previous day: Panchang Wednesday 2 December 2026
Next day: Panchang Friday 4 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.