Chennai Panchang

Monday, August 17, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Monday, August 17, 2026: Shukla Paksha Panchami, Chitra Nakshatra, Shubha Yoga. Sunrise is 5:57 AM and sunset 6:28 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 7:31 AM – 9:05 AM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Panchami
until 5:00 PM
Nakshatra
Chitra
until 4:59 AM
Yoga
Shubha
until 3:29 AM
Karana
Balava
until 5:00 PM
Weekday
Monday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Sunset
6:28 PM
Moonrise
9:49 AM
Moonset
9:43 PM

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:47 AM – 12:37 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:21 AM – 5:09 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal7:31 AM – 9:05 AM
Yamaganda10:39 AM – 12:12 PM
Gulika1:46 PM – 3:20 PM

Choghadiya

Day

AmritAuspicious5:57 AM – 7:31 AM
KaalInauspicious7:31 AM – 9:05 AM
ShubhAuspicious9:05 AM – 10:39 AM
RogInauspicious10:39 AM – 12:12 PM
UdvegInauspicious12:12 PM – 1:46 PM
CharNeutral1:46 PM – 3:20 PM
LabhAuspicious3:20 PM – 4:54 PM
AmritAuspicious4:54 PM – 6:28 PM

Night

CharNeutral6:28 PM – 7:54 PM
LabhAuspicious7:54 PM – 9:20 PM
AmritAuspicious9:20 PM – 10:46 PM
KaalInauspicious10:46 PM – 12:13 AM
ShubhAuspicious12:13 AM – 1:39 AM
RogInauspicious1:39 AM – 3:05 AM
UdvegInauspicious3:05 AM – 4:31 AM
CharNeutral4:31 AM – 5:57 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Panchami, lasting until 5:00 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 7:31 AM – 9:05 AM. 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 11:47 AM – 12:37 PM — the most auspicious window of the day.