Nimba Kusuma Bhakshanam
Dates and tithi timings on this page use the Ujjain meridian (the conventional reference for Indian panchang). Your local observance may fall on the previous or next civil day depending on sunrise where you live.
Dates & timing
Nimba Kusuma Bhakshanam is a lesser-known observance associated with Mesha Sankranti, the Sun’s entry into Aries. Neem flowers, often combined with jaggery in a sweet-sour preparation, are traditionally partaken in the early day.
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Full article pending review — dates and timing below are still authoritative.
Dates by year
| Date | Tithi | Lunar month | Governing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Apr, 2024 | ShuklaShukla Shashti | Chaitra | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Mon, 14 Apr, 2025 | KrishnaKrishna Pratipada | Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 | KrishnaKrishna Trayodashi | Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Thu, 15 Apr, 2027 | ShuklaShukla Navami | Chaitra | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Fri, 14 Apr, 2028 | KrishnaKrishna Panchami | Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Sat, 14 Apr, 2029 | ShuklaShukla Pratipada | Chaitra | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Mon, 15 Apr, 2030 | ShuklaShukla Dvadashi | Chaitra | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Tue, 15 Apr, 2031 | KrishnaKrishna Navami | Vaishakha (Chaitra amanta) | sunrise (udaya tithi) |
| Wed, 14 Apr, 2032 | ShuklaShukla Panchami | Chaitra | sunrise (udaya tithi) |