December 2026 corresponds to December. Midwinter into the new Gregorian year: the Sun turns north at Makar Sankranti, kept as Pongal, Lohri, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu, with Republic Day on January 26 close behind. Major observances: Vivah Panchami (Dec 14), Mokshada Ekadashi (Dec 20), Gita Jayanti (Dec 20). Day quality across 31 days: 0 highly auspicious, 7 favourable, 17 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Dec 4, Dec 20.
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