Today's Panchang – Chennai
Monday, 21 December 2026 · Margashirsha Shukla Dwadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
Monday, 21 December 2026, Chennai: Shukla Dwadashi tithi (till 5:37 PM), Bharani nakshatra, Siddha yoga. Rahu Kaal 7:51 AM – 9:16 AM.
Sunrise 6:26 AM · Sunset 5:47 PM · Moon sign Mesh (Aries)
The five limbs of Panchang
Tithi
Shukla Dwadashitill 5:37 PM, then Trayodashi
Vaar (weekday)
Monday
Nakshatra
Bharanitill 1:08 PM, then Krittika
Yoga
Siddhatill 1:31 AM (22 Dec)
Karana
Bavatill 7:01 AM, then Balava
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Moon sign
Mesh (Aries)
Ritu (season)
Hemant (Pre-winter)
Sun & Moon
Sunrise6:26 AM
Sunset5:47 PM
Sun signDhanu (Sagittarius)
Moon signMesh (Aries)
Hindu Calendar
Vikram Samvat2083
Shaka Samvat1948
Month (Amanta)Margashirsha
Month (Purnimanta)Margashirsha
Ritu (season)Hemant (Pre-winter)
PakshaShukla Paksha
Disha ShoolEast
PanchakNo
Auspicious & inauspicious times
Brahma Muhurat4:50 AM – 5:38 AM
Abhijit Muhurat11:44 AM – 12:29 PM
Rahu Kaal7:51 AM – 9:16 AM
Yamaganda10:41 AM – 12:06 PM
Gulika Kaal1:32 PM – 2:57 PM
🧭 Vaas & Shool
| Disha Shool | East – avoid travelling in this direction today |
|---|---|
| Shiv Vaas | on Kailash (Auspicious – for Rudrabhishek) |
| Agni Vaas | on earth (auspicious – havan can be done) |
| Panchak | No |
🌕 Chandrabal
The Moon is favourable for these signs today:
Mesh (Aries)Mithun (Gemini)Kark (Cancer)Tula (Libra)Vrishchik (Scorpio)Kumbh (Aquarius)
🕐 Today's Choghadiya (day)
See day + night →Amrit6:26 AM – 7:51 AM
Kaal7:51 AM – 9:16 AM
Shubh9:16 AM – 10:41 AM
Rog10:41 AM – 12:06 PM
Udveg12:06 PM – 1:32 PM
Char1:32 PM – 2:57 PM
Labh2:57 PM – 4:22 PM
Amrit4:22 PM – 5:47 PM
🪔 Upcoming vrat & festivals
Hindu Calendar →- 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
- Lohri 202713 Jan, Wed
- Makar Sankranti 202714 Jan, Thu
🌆 Panchang for major cities
Timings are astronomically calculated for Chennai (IST). Please confirm exact vrat and festival muhurat with your priest.