Chennai Panchang

Thursday, May 21, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Thursday, May 21, 2026: Shukla Paksha Panchami, Pushya Nakshatra, Ganda Yoga. Sunrise is 5:43 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:41 PM – 3:16 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Panchami
until 8:27 AM
Nakshatra
Pushya
until 2:49 AM
Yoga
Ganda
until 10:58 AM
Karana
Balava
until 8:27 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
10:08 AM
Moonset
11:16 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:40 AM – 12:31 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:07 AM – 4:55 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:41 PM – 3:16 PM
Yamaganda5:43 AM – 7:18 AM
Gulika8:54 AM – 10:29 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious5:43 AM – 7:18 AM
RogInauspicious7:18 AM – 8:54 AM
UdvegInauspicious8:54 AM – 10:29 AM
CharNeutral10:29 AM – 12:05 PM
LabhAuspicious12:05 PM – 1:41 PM
AmritAuspicious1:41 PM – 3:16 PM
KaalInauspicious3:16 PM – 4:52 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:52 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:27 PM – 7:52 PM
KaalInauspicious7:52 PM – 9:16 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:16 PM – 10:41 PM
RogInauspicious10:41 PM – 12:05 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
CharNeutral1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
LabhAuspicious2:54 AM – 4:18 AM
AmritAuspicious4:18 AM – 5:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Panchami, lasting until 8:27 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 1:41 PM – 3:16 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:43 AM and sunset at 6:27 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai runs 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.