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Madurai Panchang for Saturday, 21 November 2026

This day is Prabodhini Ekadashi (Dev Uthani). Panchangam for Madurai, Saturday, 21 November 2026: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 6:29 am, Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:08 am to 10:35 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:40 am to 12:26 pm. Sunrise 6:14 am, sunset 5:52 pm.

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Saturday, 21 November 2026, Madurai

Calculated for Madurai, Tamil Nadu at 9.925° N, 78.120° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchangam on 21 Nov 2026 in Madurai?

The Panchangam on 21 Nov 2026 in Madurai is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, Siddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.

Tithi
Shukla Ekadashi until 6:29 am
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara, Saturday
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada until 6:48 am
Yoga
Siddhi until 2:29 am
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 6:29 am
Sunrise and sunset
6:14 am and 5:52 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 3:00 pm, moonset 2:48 am
Lunar month
Kartika, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the east

Festivals and special days

Prabodhini Ekadashi (Dev Uthani). End of Chaturmas. The wedding season traditionally reopens around this day. Deity: Lord Vishnu.

What time is Rahu Kalam on 21 Nov 2026 in Madurai?

Rahu Kalam on 21 Nov 2026 in Madurai is from 9:08 am to 10:35 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 6:14 am to 7:41 amGulika Kalam
  • 6:14 am to 7:47 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:08 am to 10:35 amRahu Kalam
  • 1:30 pm to 2:57 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 21 Nov 2026 in Madurai?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:40 am to 12:26 pm, is the most widely used good time on 21 Nov 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 7:47 am to 9:08 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 11:40 am to 12:26 pmAbhijit muhurta
  • 2:57 pm to 4:25 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 4:35 am to 5:25 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 21 Nov 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.

6:14 am5:52 pm6:14 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
6:14 am to 7:41 amKaalAvoid
7:41 am to 9:08 amShubhGood
9:08 am to 10:35 amRogAvoid
10:35 am to 12:03 pmUdvegAvoid
12:03 pm to 1:30 pmCharWeak
1:30 pm to 2:57 pmLabhGood
2:57 pm to 4:25 pmAmritGood
4:25 pm to 5:52 pmKaalAvoid
5:52 pm to 7:25 pm (night)LabhGood
7:25 pm to 8:57 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
8:57 pm to 10:30 pm (night)ShubhGood
10:30 pm to 12:03 am (night)AmritGood
12:03 am to 1:36 am (night)CharWeak
1:36 am to 3:09 am (night)RogAvoid
3:09 am to 4:41 am (night)KaalAvoid
4:41 am to 6:14 am (night)LabhGood

Which god to worship on 21 Nov 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 21 Nov 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
  • Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi

Better to avoid

  • Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
  • Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
  • Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
  • 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.