Pongal 2026 in Varanasi
Pongal 2026 in Varanasi 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 — Varanasi
| Sunrise | 06:45 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:28 pm |
| Moonrise | 02:57 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:59 am – 05:52 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:07 pm – 01:27 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Ekadashi |
| Nakshatra | Anuradha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Varanasi, 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 Varanasi
- Mrityunjay Mahadev Mandir — Varanasi district
- Annapurna Devi Mandir — Varanasi district
- Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Varanasi — Varanasi district
- Bharat Mata Mandir — Varanasi district
- Shree Shiv Mahavir Mandir — Varanasi
- Pracheen Hanumaan Mandir (Hindu Temple) — Varanasi
Also see Pongal 2026 date · Varanasi panchang January 2026 · Varanasi panchang today · Hindu festival dates.