Pongal 2026 in Chennai
Pongal 2026 in Chennai falls on Wed, 14 January 2026 (local date, Purnimanta reckoning, matched row: Makar Sankranti (Pongal)).
| Date | Wed, 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Tithi begins – ends | Tue 13 Jan, 03:18 pm – Wed 14 Jan, 05:53 pm |
Pongal 2026 muhurat & timings — Chennai
| Sunrise | 06:34 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:00 pm |
| Moonrise | 02:42 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:54 am – 05:44 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:17 pm – 01:43 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Chennai, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Wed, 14 January 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Hindu temples near Chennai
- Temle Of God — Chennai
- Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Chennai — Chennai district
- Mallikesvarar Temple, Chennai — Chennai district
- Vinayagar Koil — Chennai
- Sivan Koil — Chennai
- Bodyguard Muniswaran Temple — Chennai
Also see Pongal 2026 date · Chennai panchang January 2026 · Chennai panchang today · Hindu festival dates.