Chennai Panchang

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Ardra Nakshatra, Shoola Yoga. Sunrise is 5:43 AM and sunset 6:27 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 12:05 PM – 1:41 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi
until 11:07 AM
Nakshatra
Ardra
until 6:12 AM
Yoga
Shoola
until 2:10 PM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 11:07 AM
Weekday
Wednesday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:43 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Moonrise
9:04 AM
Moonset
10:24 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Brahma Muhurta4:07 AM – 4:55 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal12:05 PM – 1:41 PM
Yamaganda7:18 AM – 8:54 AM
Gulika10:29 AM – 12:05 PM

Choghadiya

Day

LabhAuspicious5:43 AM – 7:18 AM
AmritAuspicious7:18 AM – 8:54 AM
KaalInauspicious8:54 AM – 10:29 AM
ShubhAuspicious10:29 AM – 12:05 PM
RogInauspicious12:05 PM – 1:41 PM
UdvegInauspicious1:41 PM – 3:16 PM
CharNeutral3:16 PM – 4:52 PM
LabhAuspicious4:52 PM – 6:27 PM

Night

UdvegInauspicious6:27 PM – 7:52 PM
CharNeutral7:52 PM – 9:16 PM
LabhAuspicious9:16 PM – 10:40 PM
AmritAuspicious10:40 PM – 12:05 AM
KaalInauspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
ShubhAuspicious1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
RogInauspicious2:54 AM – 4:18 AM
UdvegInauspicious4:18 AM – 5:43 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, lasting until 11:07 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 12:05 PM – 1:41 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.