Chennai Panchang

Thursday, August 20, 2026

In short

Panchang for Chennai on Thursday, August 20, 2026: Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Vishakha Nakshatra, Indra Yoga. Sunrise is 5:58 AM and sunset 6:26 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 1:45 PM – 3:19 PM.

At a glance

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Ashtami
until 9:18 PM
Nakshatra
Vishakha
until 9:08 AM
Yoga
Indra
until 4:25 AM
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 8:16 AM
Weekday
Thursday
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Moonrise
12:23 PM
Moonset
11:52 PM

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

Auspicious timings

Abhijit Muhurat11:47 AM – 12:37 PM
Brahma Muhurta4:22 AM – 5:10 AM

Inauspicious timings

Rahu Kaal1:45 PM – 3:19 PM
Yamaganda5:58 AM – 7:31 AM
Gulika9:05 AM – 10:38 AM

Choghadiya

Day

ShubhAuspicious5:58 AM – 7:31 AM
RogInauspicious7:31 AM – 9:05 AM
UdvegInauspicious9:05 AM – 10:38 AM
CharNeutral10:38 AM – 12:12 PM
LabhAuspicious12:12 PM – 1:45 PM
AmritAuspicious1:45 PM – 3:19 PM
KaalInauspicious3:19 PM – 4:52 PM
ShubhAuspicious4:52 PM – 6:26 PM

Night

AmritAuspicious6:26 PM – 7:52 PM
KaalInauspicious7:52 PM – 9:19 PM
ShubhAuspicious9:19 PM – 10:45 PM
RogInauspicious10:45 PM – 12:12 AM
UdvegInauspicious12:12 AM – 1:38 AM
CharNeutral1:38 AM – 3:05 AM
LabhAuspicious3:05 AM – 4:31 AM
AmritAuspicious4:31 AM – 5:58 AM

Frequently asked questions

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today in Chennai it is Shukla Paksha Ashtami, lasting until 9:18 PM.

What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai today?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai today runs 1:45 PM – 3:19 PM. It is considered inauspicious for starting new work.

What time is sunrise in Chennai today?

Sunrise in Chennai is at 5:58 AM and sunset at 6:26 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.