Dattatreya
Revered as the union of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and as the primal guru, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat; Datta Jayanti falls on Margashirsha Purnima.
Also known as: Datta · Dattaguru · Gurudev Datta · दत्त · दत्तगुरु · श्री गुरुदेव दत्त
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Festivals and observances
Panchang and Jyotish
Traditionally associated weekdays: Thursday (Guruvar).
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