God of the day
Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara
Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.
Kochi Panchang for Saturday, 21 February 2026
Panchangam for Kochi, Saturday, 21 February 2026: Shukla Chaturthi tithi until 12:50 pm, Revati nakshatra, Shubha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:40 am to 11:09 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:14 pm to 1:02 pm. Sunrise 6:42 am, sunset 6:34 pm.
Saturday, 21 February 2026, Kochi
Calculated for Kochi, Kerala at 9.931° N, 76.267° E (IST).
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The day at a glance
What is the Panchangam on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi?
The Panchangam on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi is Shukla Chaturthi tithi, Revati nakshatra, Shubha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturthi until 12:50 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Shanivara, Saturday
- Nakshatra
- Revati until 6:56 pm
- Yoga
- Shubha until 3:40 pm
- Karana
- Vishti (Bhadra) until 12:50 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:42 am and 6:34 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 9:17 am, moonset 9:58 pm
- Lunar month
- Phalguna, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the east
Special day
Vinayaka Chaturthi. A monthly day for Ganesha puja.
What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi?
Rahu Kalam on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi is from 9:40 am to 11:09 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 6:42 am to 8:11 amGulika Kalam
- 6:42 am to 8:17 amDurmuhurtam
- 9:40 am to 11:09 amRahu Kalam
- 2:07 pm to 3:36 pmYamaganda
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:14 pm to 1:02 pm, is the most widely used good time on 21 Feb 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 8:17 am to 9:40 amShubh Choghadiya
- 12:14 pm to 1:02 pmAbhijit muhurta
- 3:36 pm to 5:05 pmAmrit Choghadiya
- 5:05 am to 5:53 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 21 Feb 2026 in Kochi?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
6:42 am6:34 pm6:42 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:42 am to 8:11 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:11 am to 9:40 am | Shubh | Good |
| 9:40 am to 11:09 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:09 am to 12:38 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:38 pm to 2:07 pm | Char | Weak |
| 2:07 pm to 3:36 pm | Labh | Good |
| 3:36 pm to 5:05 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 5:05 pm to 6:34 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 6:34 pm to 8:05 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 8:05 pm to 9:36 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:36 pm to 11:07 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:07 pm to 12:38 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:38 am to 2:09 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 2:09 am to 3:40 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:40 am to 5:11 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:11 am to 6:42 am (night) | Labh | Good |
Which god to worship on 21 Feb 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.
Lucky colour
Dark blue
Black and deep purple also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 21 Feb 2026?
Good to do
- Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
- Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
- Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
Better to avoid
- Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
- Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
- Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
- Big new starts, as today's tithi is a Rikta tithi
Panchang and festivals in Kochi
Kochi follows the Malayalam (Kollam era) solar calendar, in which the year begins in the month of Chingam and Vishu marks the solar new year in April.
Well-known temples: Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura, Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple (near Kochi).
Onam is the biggest festival, falling on Thiruvonam nakshatra in Chingam, and Vishu is welcomed with the Vishukkani arrangement at dawn.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.