Dhanurmasa Begin
December 16, 2026
- Observance
- Vishnu
- Vaishnava
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Odia

The start of the month during which the sun transits Dhanu rashi, a period held especially sacred to Vishnu and observed with pre-dawn temple worship, Tiruppavai and Tiruvempavai recitation, and daily Dhanurmasa puja. Ordinary auspicious muhurtas such as marriages are avoided in this period.
Also known as Dhanurmasam Begins · Margazhi Begins · Dhanu Masa Arambha