✓ Astronomical calculations for Madurai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Madurai on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
11:45 PM
Moonset
10:33 AM
Panchang Today in Madurai
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
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 8:27 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Madurai
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Rahu Kaal
12:19 PM - 1:51 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:35 AM - 5:23 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:54 AM - 12:44 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:15 PM - 6:39 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:43 AM - 9:15 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:47 AM - 12:19 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:54 AM - 12:44 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Madurai
9.919, 78.11953 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 16m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- Interior Tamil Nadu heat peaks in Apr–May; temples open early to beat heat.
- Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) brings occasional showers.
- Winter months offer ideal pilgrimage weather with clear skies.
Cultural Heritage
- Meenakshi Amman Temple with its towering gopurams defines the city.
- Chithirai Festival (Apr–May) celebrations last ten days.
- Thirukalyanam (divine wedding) is the festival's highlight.