Chennai Panchang

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Krishna Paksha Dashami, Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra, Vaidhriti Yoga. Sunrise is 5:45 AM and sunset 6:25 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 3:15 PM – 4:50 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Krishna Paksha Dashami
until 2:52 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
until 1:17 AM
Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 11:19 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 2:52 PM
Weekday
Tuesday
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
6:25 PM
Moonrise
1:58 AM
Moonset
2:10 PM

Bhadra (Vishti karana) is active today — avoid auspicious beginnings during it.

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:39 AM – 12:30 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:09 AM – 4:57 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal3:15 PM – 4:50 PM
Yamaganda8:55 AM – 10:30 AM
Gulika12:05 PM – 1:40 PM

Choghadiya

Day

RogInauspicious5:45 AM – 7:20 AM
UdvegInauspicious7:20 AM – 8:55 AM
CharNeutral8:55 AM – 10:30 AM
LabhAuspicious10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
AmritAuspicious12:05 PM – 1:40 PM
KaalInauspicious1:40 PM – 3:15 PM
ShubhAuspicious3:15 PM – 4:50 PM
RogInauspicious4:50 PM – 6:25 PM

Night

KaalInauspicious6:25 PM – 7:50 PM
ShubhAuspicious7:50 PM – 9:15 PM
RogInauspicious9:15 PM – 10:40 PM
UdvegInauspicious10:40 PM – 12:05 AM
CharNeutral12:05 AM – 1:30 AM
LabhAuspicious1:30 AM – 2:55 AM
AmritAuspicious2:55 AM – 4:19 AM
KaalInauspicious4:19 AM – 5:44 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Krishna Paksha Dashami, lasting until 2:52 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 3:15 PM – 4:50 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:45 AM and sunset at 6:25 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai runs 11:39 AM – 12:30 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.