God of the day
Lord Ganesha
Visit a Ganesha temple and offer durva grass. Many also worship Lord Vishnu today.
Madurai Panchang for Wednesday, 14 January 2026
This day is Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan. Panchangam for Madurai, Wednesday, 14 January 2026: Krishna Ekadashi tithi until 5:58 pm, Anuradha nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Balava karana. Rahu Kalam is 12:26 pm to 1:53 pm, and Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. Sunrise 6:38 am, sunset 6:14 pm.
Tamil Calendar this monthMakar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan timings
Wednesday, 14 January 2026, Madurai
Calculated for Madurai, Tamil Nadu at 9.925° N, 78.120° E (IST).
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What is the Panchangam on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai?
The Panchangam on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai is Krishna Ekadashi tithi, Anuradha nakshatra, Ganda yoga and Balava karana, on Budhavara.
- Tithi
- Krishna Ekadashi until 5:58 pm
- Vara (weekday)
- Budhavara, Wednesday
- Nakshatra
- Anuradha until 3:06 am
- Yoga
- Ganda until 7:58 pm
- Karana
- Balava until 5:58 pm
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:38 am and 6:14 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 2:44 am, moonset 2:28 pm
- Lunar month
- Pausha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the north
Festivals and special days
Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan. The Sun enters Makara. Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Sankranti in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Uttarayan kite flying in Gujarat. Charity of sesame and jaggery is traditional. Deity: Surya Deva.
Ekadashi. A fasting day for Lord Vishnu.
What time is Rahu Kalam on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai?
Rahu Kalam on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai is from 12:26 pm to 1:53 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:05 am to 9:32 amYamaganda
- 10:59 am to 12:26 pmGulika Kalam
- 12:03 pm to 12:49 pmDurmuhurtam
- 12:26 pm to 1:53 pmRahu Kalam
What is the good time (muhurtham) on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai?
Abhijit muhurta is not used on Wednesdays. The clean windows on 14 Jan 2026, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 6:38 am to 8:05 amLabh Choghadiya
- 4:47 pm to 6:14 pmLabh Choghadiya
- 4:59 am to 5:49 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 14 Jan 2026 in Madurai?
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.
6:38 am6:14 pm6:38 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:38 am to 8:05 am | Labh | Good |
| 8:05 am to 9:32 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:32 am to 10:59 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:59 am to 12:26 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 12:26 pm to 1:53 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:53 pm to 3:20 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:20 pm to 4:47 pm | Char | Weak |
| 4:47 pm to 6:14 pm | Labh | Good |
| 6:14 pm to 7:47 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:47 pm to 9:20 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 9:20 pm to 10:53 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 10:53 pm to 12:26 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 12:26 am to 1:59 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 1:59 am to 3:32 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:32 am to 5:05 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 5:05 am to 6:38 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 14 Jan 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and the lucky colour is green.
Lucky colour
Green
Light green and olive also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 14 Jan 2026?
Good to do
- Start studies, writing or learning
- Trade, sales calls and signing documents
- Haircut and grooming, considered fine today
- Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi
Better to avoid
- Travel towards the north (Disha Shool)
- Using Abhijit muhurta, which is not used on Wednesdays
- Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi
Panchang and festivals in Madurai
Madurai follows the Tamil solar calendar.
Well-known temples: Arulmigu Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple.
The Chithirai festival in April and May celebrates the celestial wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar and Kallazhagar's entry into the Vaigai river.
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.