Kottayam Panchang — 8 January 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Kottayam on 8 January 2026? Krishna Shashthi, nakshatra Purva Phalguni. Rahu Kaal is 01:57 pm – 03:24 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Kottayam.
Aaj ka panchang for Kottayam on 8 January 2026 shows Krishna Shashthi and nakshatra Purva Phalguni. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Kottayam is 01:57 pm – 03:24 pm — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 8 January 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| City | Kottayam |
| Tithi | Krishna Shashthi until 07:05 am |
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni until 12:24 pm |
| Yoga | Saubhagya |
| Karana | Gara |
| Sunrise | 06:42 am |
| Sunset | 06:18 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 01:57 pm – 03:24 pm |
| Yamaganda | 06:42 am – 08:09 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:36 am – 11:03 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm |
| Lunar month | Pausha |
| Solar month | Dhanu |
पंचांग — Kottayam
8 जनवरी 2026 को Kottayam का आज का पंचांग: तिथि कृष्ण षष्ठी, नक्षत्र पूर्वाफाल्गुनी. राहु काल 01:57 pm – 03:24 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Kottayam
- Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — Bhogi
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — Makar Sankranti (Pongal)
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026 — Shattila Ekadashi
- Thursday, January 15, 2026 — Mattu Pongal
- Friday, January 16, 2026 — Kaanum Pongal
- Friday, January 16, 2026 — Pradosham (Krishna)
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 8 January 2026?
On 8 January 2026 the Kottayam panchang shows Krishna Shashthi. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Kottayam?
Nakshatra on 8 January 2026 in Kottayam is Purva Phalguni.
What is Rahu Kaal in Kottayam on 8 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Kottayam on 8 January 2026 is 01:57 pm – 03:24 pm. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Kottayam and other cities.
Is the Kottayam panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Kottayam is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Kottayam?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Kottayam are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Kottayam panchang 7 January 2026 · Kottayam panchang today · Kottayam panchang 9 January 2026.
