Kanuma and Mattu Pongal 2026: date and timings
Kanuma and Mattu Pongal is on Thursday, 15 January, 2026.
Cattle are decorated and worshipped. Travel is traditionally avoided on Kanuma in Andhra Pradesh. Deity: Cattle and Govardhan.
Kanuma and Mattu Pongal 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:21 am | 5:43 pm |
| Hyderabad | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:49 am | 6:01 pm |
| Delhi | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 5:46 pm |
| Mumbai | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:14 am | 6:21 pm |
| Chennai | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:35 am | 6:01 pm |
| Bengaluru | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:45 am | 6:12 pm |
| Kolkata | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 5:12 pm |
| Vijayawada | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:39 am | 5:54 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:30 am | 5:42 pm |
| Pune | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:09 am | 6:18 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:22 am | 6:15 pm |
| Jaipur | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 7:17 am | 5:55 pm |
| Lucknow | 15 Jan | From sunrise, 6:56 am | 5:34 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 15 January in Chandigarh
- Rahu Kalam1:50 pm to 3:07 pm
- Sunrise and sunset7:21 am and 5:43 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:34 am, moonset 2:29 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dwadashi
- NakshatraJyeshtha
Kanuma and Mattu Pongal 2026 Choghadiya in Chandigarh
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Kanuma and Mattu Pongal from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:21 am to 8:38 am | Shubh | Good |
| 8:38 am to 9:56 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:56 am to 11:14 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 11:14 am to 12:32 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:32 pm to 1:50 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:50 pm to 3:07 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:07 pm to 4:25 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:25 pm to 5:43 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:43 pm to 7:25 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:25 pm to 9:07 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:07 pm to 10:50 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:50 pm to 12:32 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:32 am to 2:14 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:14 am to 3:56 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:56 am to 5:38 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 5:38 am to 7:20 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Kanuma and Mattu Pongal in 2026?
Kanuma and Mattu Pongal is on Thursday, 15 January, 2026.