Thiruvonam 2026: date and timings
Thiruvonam is on Wednesday, 26 August, 2026.
Kerala's harvest festival, with the Onasadya feast and pookalam. Deity: Lord Vamana and King Mahabali.
Thiruvonam 2026 muhurat by city
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 6:46 pm |
| Hyderabad | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 6:34 pm |
| Delhi | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:56 am | 6:49 pm |
| Mumbai | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:22 am | 6:58 pm |
| Chennai | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:23 pm |
| Bengaluru | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:08 am | 6:34 pm |
| Kolkata | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:17 am | 5:59 pm |
| Vijayawada | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:53 am | 6:25 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 6:15 pm |
| Pune | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:18 am | 6:53 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:19 am | 7:02 pm |
| Jaipur | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 6:03 am | 6:53 pm |
| Lucknow | 26 Aug | From sunrise, 5:42 am | 6:32 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 Wednesday, 26 August in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam12:20 pm to 1:57 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:55 am and 6:46 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:47 pm, moonset 3:56 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi
- NakshatraShravana
Thiruvonam 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Thiruvonam from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:55 am to 7:31 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:31 am to 9:08 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:08 am to 10:44 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:44 am to 12:20 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:20 pm to 1:57 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:57 pm to 3:33 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:33 pm to 5:10 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:10 pm to 6:46 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:46 pm to 8:10 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 8:10 pm to 9:33 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:33 pm to 10:57 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:57 pm to 12:21 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:21 am to 1:44 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:44 am to 3:08 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:08 am to 4:32 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:32 am to 5:55 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Thiruvonam in 2026?
Thiruvonam is on Wednesday, 26 August, 2026.