Chennai Panchang

Saturday, May 23, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Saturday, May 23, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Magha Nakshatra, Dhruva Yoga. Sunrise is 5:42 AM and sunset 6:28 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 8:54 AM – 10:30 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 4:27 AM
Nakshatra
Magha
until 2:09 AM
Yoga
Dhruva
until 6:13 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 4:41 PM
Weekday
Saturday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
12:03 PM
Moonset
12:02 AM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:40 AM – 12:31 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:06 AM – 4:54 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal8:54 AM – 10:30 AM
Yamaganda1:41 PM – 3:17 PM
Gulika5:42 AM – 7:18 AM

Choghadiya

Day

KaalInauspicious5:42 AM – 7:18 AM
ShubhAuspicious7:18 AM – 8:54 AM
RogInauspicious8:54 AM – 10:30 AM
UdvegInauspicious10:30 AM – 12:05 PM
CharNeutral12:05 PM – 1:41 PM
LabhAuspicious1:41 PM – 3:17 PM
AmritAuspicious3:17 PM – 4:52 PM
KaalInauspicious4:52 PM – 6:28 PM

Night

LabhAuspicious6:28 PM – 7:52 PM
AmritAuspicious7:52 PM – 9:17 PM
KaalInauspicious9:17 PM – 10:41 PM
ShubhAuspicious10:41 PM – 12:05 AM
RogInauspicious12:05 AM – 1:29 AM
UdvegInauspicious1:29 AM – 2:54 AM
CharNeutral2:54 AM – 4:18 AM
LabhAuspicious4:18 AM – 5:42 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 4:27 AM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 8:54 AM – 10:30 AM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:42 AM and sunset at 6:28 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.