Chennai Panchang

Sunday, August 16, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Sunday, August 16, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Hasta Nakshatra, Sadhya Yoga. Sunrise is 5:57 AM and sunset 6:28 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 4:54 PM – 6:28 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 4:53 PM
Nakshatra
Hasta
until 3:50 AM
Yoga
Sadhya
until 4:08 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:53 PM
Weekday
Sunday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
8:59 AM
Moonset
9:04 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:48 AM – 12:38 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:21 AM – 5:09 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal4:54 PM – 6:28 PM
Yamaganda12:13 PM – 1:47 PM
Gulika3:20 PM – 4:54 PM

Choghadiya

Day

UdvegInauspicious5:57 AM – 7:31 AM
CharNeutral7:31 AM – 9:05 AM
LabhAuspicious9:05 AM – 10:39 AM
AmritAuspicious10:39 AM – 12:13 PM
KaalInauspicious12:13 PM – 1:47 PM
ShubhAuspicious1:47 PM – 3:20 PM
RogInauspicious3:20 PM – 4:54 PM
UdvegInauspicious4:54 PM – 6:28 PM

Night

ShubhAuspicious6:28 PM – 7:54 PM
RogInauspicious7:54 PM – 9:20 PM
UdvegInauspicious9:20 PM – 10:47 PM
CharNeutral10:47 PM – 12:13 AM
LabhAuspicious12:13 AM – 1:39 AM
AmritAuspicious1:39 AM – 3:05 AM
KaalInauspicious3:05 AM – 4:31 AM
ShubhAuspicious4:31 AM – 5:57 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 4:53 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 4:54 PM – 6:28 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:57 AM and sunset at 6:28 PM.

What is the Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai today?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai runs 11:48 AM – 12:38 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.