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Solar and Lunar Events in Kochi on Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
6:35 PM
Moonrise
11:52 PM
Moonset
10:41 AM

Panchang Today in Kochi

Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 5:54 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today

Muhurat Today in Kochi

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Rahu Kaal
12:26 PM - 1:58 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:42 AM - 5:30 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
12:02 PM - 12:51 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:23 PM - 6:47 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:50 AM - 9:22 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:54 AM - 12:26 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:02 PM - 12:51 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kochi
9.93988, 76.26022Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 17m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
  • Arabian Sea breeze moderates heat but keeps humidity high.
  • Monsoon bursts can be heavy and short—carry rain slack May–Sep.
  • Early mornings are the calmest; midday glare is strong near water.
Cultural Heritage
  • Thrikkakara Vamana temple anchors Onam’s Uthradam/Thiruvonam.
  • Koodalmanikyam/Chottanikkara circuits; temple arts in season.
  • Vishu and Navratri celebrations at coastal temples.