Auspicious Timing

Muhurat & Puja Timeline

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Shubh Muhurat

Brahma MuhurtaPre-dawn — most sattvic time for chanting & meditation

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SunriseBegin holy bath & purification

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Auspicious Puja WindowMost powerful time for puja & chanting

06:47 AM – 01:08 AM

Abhijit MuhurtaMid-day victory window — ~48 minutes around solar noon

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Tithi BeginsEnters · Mar 14

12:00 AM

SunsetEvening aarti & lamp offering

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Tithi EndsConclude observances

12:00 AM

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The Festival

A celebration of fearless devotion

During Karadaiyan Nombu, women observe a fast and prepare a special offering called Karadai – a unique dish made of rice flour and beans, symbolizing prosperity and devotion. They break their fast at the precise time of transition between the Tamil months of Maasi and Panguni, marking the auspicious moment. Women then perform a small puja and tie a yellow thread around their neck, praying for the health and longevity of their husbands.

Significance of Karadaiyan Nombu 2026

Karadaiyan Nombu is a revered Tamil vrata celebrated by married women to seek protection and longevity for their husbands. It fosters devotion, patience and family harmony. The day honors the divine couple Vishnu and Lakshmi, blending fasting with prayers, rituals and acts of charity that strengthen faith and household peace. 🕉️🙏💫 This vrat reinforces values of fidelity, gratitude, and caring within family life, and it is observed with care and devotion across generations in Tamil communities.

Karadaiyan Nombu 2026 Date, Muhurat and Timing

Title	Value
Tithi	Panguni Shukla Paksha Ekadashi — the bright-half Ekadashi in Panguni, marking the vrat day with special prayers and offerings.
Nakshatra	Swathi (timings may vary by region; auspicious for many followers when combined with puja)
Sunrise	06:11 AM IST (approx.)
Sunset	06:45 PM IST (approx.)
Auspicious Timing	07:15 AM – 10:00 AM (varies by locality; Brahma Muhurat window is ideal for pooja)
Date	Panguni month 2026 in the Tamil calendar; typically falls around March–April in the Gregorian calendar

Traditions & Rituals of Karadaiyan Nombu 2026

Rise before sunrise, take a sacred bath, wear clean clothes, and set up a small home shrine with Vishnu and Lakshmi idols. 🛁👗
Offer flowers, fruits, and a light pongal or sweet payasam. Light a lamp and perform arati to invite blessings. 🕯️🌸
Recite Vishnu and Lakshmi mantras, sing bhajans, and seek gratitude for family wellbeing. Share prasadam with family and neighbors to spread joy. 🎶✨
Conclude with a quiet moment of reflection on marital harmony, trust, and mutual care. 🧘‍♀️🤝

Remedies to Perform on Karadaiyan Nombu 2026

Action: Recite Om Namo Narayanaya while offering water to the deity.
Benefit: Invokes protection and strengthens marital harmony.
Action: Light a sesame oil lamp near the Tulsi plant in the morning.
Benefit: Purifies the home and invites peace.
Action: Donate to the needy or share simple food with others.
Benefit: Builds merit and blesses the family.

Mantras & Chants on Karadaiyan Nombu 2026

Mantra 1: Om Namo Narayanaya — Significance: Invokes Vishnu for protection and long life of the husband.
Mantra 2: Om Shreem Lakshmi Narayanaya — Significance: Invokes Lakshmi and Narayana for prosperity and marital bliss.

Fasting Rules & Food Guidelines on Karadaiyan Nombu 2026

Observe dawn-to-dusk fasting; do not eat until after completing the puja and receiving blessings.
Keep to vegetarian, sattvic foods; prefer light meals like Pongal or kichdi with minimal spice.
Avoid onion, garlic and non-vegetarian foods during the vrat; hydrate with plain water, coconut water, or herbal drinks.