Pongal 2026 in Chicago
Pongal 2026 in Chicago falls on Wed, 14 January 2026 (local date, Purnimanta reckoning, matched row: Makar Sankranti (Pongal)).
| Date | Wed, 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Dwadashi |
| Tithi begins – ends | Wed 14 Jan, 06:23 am – Thu 15 Jan, 08:46 am |
Pongal 2026 muhurat & timings — Chicago
| Sunrise | 07:16 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 04:43 pm |
| Moonrise | 04:09 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:19 am – 06:17 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 11:59 am – 01:10 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Dwadashi |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Chicago, 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 Chicago
- Shivalya of Downtown Chicago — Illinois
- Home of Harmony, Vivekananda Vedanta Society of Chicago — Chicago
- Shree Ganesh Temple of Chicago — Chicago
- International Krishna Consciousness — Chicago
- AksharPurushottam SwamiNarayan Spiritual Center (APSSC) — Des Plaines
- Mandir Hanuman Temple Chicago — Glenview
Also see Pongal 2026 date · Chicago panchang January 2026 · Chicago panchang today · Hindu festival dates.