✓ Astronomical calculations for Thanjavur · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Thanjavur on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:50 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
12:09 PM
Moonset
12:05 AM
Panchang Today in Thanjavur
Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Thanjavur
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Rahu Kaal
9:00 AM - 10:35 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:46 AM - 12:34 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:14 AM - 5:02 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:45 PM - 3:20 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:50 AM - 7:25 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:50 AM - 6:41 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:41 AM - 7:31 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
15:45 – 17:21
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Thanjavur
10.78523, 79.13909 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 40m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.