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

Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Moonrise
11:42 PM
Moonset
10:27 AM

Panchang Today in Thanjavur

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 7:41 AM
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 Thanjavur

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Rahu Kaal
12:15 PM - 1:47 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:30 AM - 5:18 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:50 AM - 12:39 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:12 PM - 6:36 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:38 AM - 9:11 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:43 AM - 12:15 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:50 AM - 12:39 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Thanjavur
10.78523, 79.13909Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 18m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
  • Cauvery delta rice bowl with tropical climate.
  • Brihadeeswara Temple best visited during cooler morning hours.
  • Navaratri music festival draws Carnatic music lovers.
Cultural Heritage
  • Brihadeeswara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Chola masterpiece.
  • Thanjavur painting and bronze craft are distinctive art forms.
  • Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam traditions flourish here.