Hindu festival calendar December 2023: Complete list of festivals in December

Published on: Nov 28, 2023, 11:12:12 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

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The complete list of all the Hindu festivals that fall in December 2023. (Pexels)

December 2023 Hindu Festival Calendar: Though the festive month has ended. Here's a complete list of all the Hindu festivals that fall in this month.

The last month of the year - December - is almost here. The weather starts to get colder as people bring out their warm clothes, whip warm dishes in the kitchen and cook delicious soups to beat the chill in the air. During December, Hindus don't observe any significant festivals as the major festive month has already ended. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the only two meaningful festive occasions at the year-end. During this month, people do Christmas shopping, host get-togethers with friends, make New Year plans, set new goals for the upcoming year, and make New Year's resolutions.

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However, there are a few dates in December from the Hindu Calendar that you should know about. The month will begin with Kaal Bhairav Jayanti and Kalashtami, followed by Utpanna Ekadashi and Vivah Panchami. A few other noteworthy festivals in the month are Champa Shashti, Champa Shashti, Rohini Fast, Dattatreya Jayanti, and Annapurna Jayanti. To help you, we decided to curate a list of all these important events. So, for people who are looking for the December month calendar they can check out the list for the upcoming important events.

December 2023 Hindu Festival Calendar:

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti - December 4, 2023

Kalashtami - December 4, 2023

Utpanna Ekadashi - December 8, 2023

Vivah Panchami - December 16, 2023

Telugu Naag Panchami - December 16, 2023

Dhanu Sankranti - December 16, 2023

Champa Shashti - December 17, 2023

The shortest day of the year - December 22, 2023

Gita Jayanti - December 22, 2023

Vaikuntha Ekadashi - December 22, 2023

Mokshada Ekadashi - December 22, 2023

Matsya Dwadashi - December 23, 2023

Rohini Fast - December 25, 2023

Dattatreya Jayanti - December 26, 2023

Annapurna Jayanti - December 26, 2023

Margashirsha Purnima - December 26, 2023

Akhurath Sankashti Chaturthi - December 30, 2023

Source: Drik Panchang

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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