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Kochi Panchang for Saturday, 14 March 2026

Panchangam for Kochi, Saturday, 14 March 2026: Krishna Dashami tithi until 8:13 am, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, Variyana yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:33 am to 11:03 am and Abhijit muhurta is 12:10 pm to 12:58 pm. Sunrise 6:32 am, sunset 6:35 pm.

Malayalam Calendar this month

Saturday, 14 March 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 14 Mar 2026 in Kochi?

The Panchangam on 14 Mar 2026 in Kochi is Krishna Dashami tithi, Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, Variyana yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.

Tithi
Krishna Dashami until 8:13 am
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara, Saturday
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha until 4:50 am
Yoga
Variyana until 10:41 am
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 8:13 am
Sunrise and sunset
6:32 am and 6:35 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 2:51 am, moonset 2:36 pm
Lunar month
Phalguna, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the east

What time is Rahu Kalam (Rahukalam) on 14 Mar 2026 in Kochi?

Rahu Kalam on 14 Mar 2026 in Kochi is from 9:33 am to 11:03 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 6:32 am to 8:03 amGulika Kalam
  • 6:32 am to 8:09 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:33 am to 11:03 amRahu Kalam
  • 2:04 pm to 3:35 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 14 Mar 2026 in Kochi?

Abhijit muhurta, 12:10 pm to 12:58 pm, is the most widely used good time on 14 Mar 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 8:09 am to 9:33 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 12:10 pm to 12:58 pmAbhijit muhurta
  • 3:35 pm to 5:05 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 4:56 am to 5:44 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 14 Mar 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.

6:32 am6:35 pm6:32 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:32 am to 8:03 amKaalAvoid
8:03 am to 9:33 amShubhGood
9:33 am to 11:03 amRogAvoid
11:03 am to 12:34 pmUdvegAvoid
12:34 pm to 2:04 pmCharWeak
2:04 pm to 3:35 pmLabhGood
3:35 pm to 5:05 pmAmritGood
5:05 pm to 6:35 pmKaalAvoid
6:35 pm to 8:05 pm (night)LabhGood
8:05 pm to 9:34 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
9:34 pm to 11:04 pm (night)ShubhGood
11:04 pm to 12:33 am (night)AmritGood
12:33 am to 2:03 am (night)CharWeak
2:03 am to 3:33 am (night)RogAvoid
3:33 am to 5:02 am (night)KaalAvoid
5:02 am to 6:32 am (night)LabhGood

Which god to worship on 14 Mar 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.

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.

Lucky colour

Dark blue

Black and deep purple also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 14 Mar 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)

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.