Today's Panchang – Chennai
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · Margashirsha Shukla Saptami · Vikram Samvat 2083
⚠️ Panchak is in effect today (Moon in Kumbh (Aquarius)). Collecting wood, laying a roof, travelling south and making a bed are traditionally avoided during Panchak.
Wednesday, 16 December 2026, Chennai: Shukla Saptami tithi (till 10:46 PM), Shatabhisha nakshatra, Vajra yoga. Rahu Kaal 12:04 PM – 1:29 PM.
Sunrise 6:23 AM · Sunset 5:45 PM · Moon sign Kumbh (Aquarius)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Saptamitill 10:46 PM, then Ashtami
Vaar (weekday)
Wednesday
Nakshatra
Shatabhishatill 2:01 PM, then Purva Bhadrapada
Yoga
Vajratill 1:44 PM
Karana
Garajatill 10:08 AM, then Vanija
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Kumbh (Aquarius)
Ritu (season)
Hemant (Pre-winter)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Sun signVrishchik (Scorpio)
Moon signKumbh (Aquarius)
Hindu Calendar
Vikram Samvat2083
Shaka Samvat1948
Month (Amanta)Margashirsha
Month (Purnimanta)Margashirsha
Ritu (season)Hemant (Pre-winter)
PakshaShukla Paksha
Disha ShoolNorth
PanchakYes, Panchak today
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat4:47 AM – 5:35 AM
Abhijit MuhuratAbhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday
Rahu Kaal12:04 PM – 1:29 PM
Yamaganda7:48 AM – 9:13 AM
Gulika Kaal10:39 AM – 12:04 PM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | North – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | at meal (Inauspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | on earth (auspicious – havan can be done) |
| Panchak | Yes, Panchak today |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mesh (Aries)Vrishabh (Taurus)Singh (Leo)Kanya (Virgo)Dhanu (Sagittarius)Kumbh (Aquarius)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Labh6:23 AM – 7:48 AM
Amrit7:48 AM – 9:13 AM
Kaal9:13 AM – 10:39 AM
Shubh10:39 AM – 12:04 PM
Rog12:04 PM – 1:29 PM
Udveg1:29 PM – 2:54 PM
Char2:54 PM – 4:20 PM
Labh4:20 PM – 5:45 PM
🪔 Upcoming vrat & festivals
Hindu Calendar →- Gita Jayanti 202620 Dec, Sun
- Mokshada Ekadashi20 Dec, Sun
- Dattatreya Jayanti 202623 Dec, Wed
- Margashirsha Purnima23 Dec, Wed
- Sankashti Chaturthi27 Dec, Sun
- Saphala Ekadashi3 Jan, Sun
- Bhauma Pradosh5 Jan, Tue
- Pausha Amavasya7 Jan, Thu
🌆 Panchang for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Chennai (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.