Panchang for Chennai on 8 January 2004
Thursday, 8 January 2004, in Chennai, India. Times are in Asia/Kolkata.
On Thursday, 8 January 2004, in Chennai, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Pratipada (until 10:39 PM), the nakshatra is Punarvasu (until 5:47 PM) and the yoga is Vaidhriti. Sunrise is at 6:33 AM and sunset at 5:57 PM. Rahu Kaal runs from 1:40 PM to 3:06 PM.
Panchang for 8 January 2004
| Vaar (weekday) | Thursday |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Krishna Pratipada upto 10:39 PM Krishna Dwitiya upto 11:43 PM, 9 Jan |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu upto 5:47 PM Pushya upto 7:27 PM, 9 Jan |
| Yoga | VaidhritiInauspicious upto 11:13 PM VishkambhaInauspicious upto 10:52 PM, 9 Jan |
| Karana | Balava upto 9:57 AM Kaulava upto 10:39 PM Taitila upto 11:14 AM, 9 Jan |
| Moon sign | Gemini (Mithuna) upto 11:19 AM |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| Paksha | Krishna paksha |
Sun and Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:33 AM
- Sunset
- 5:57 PM
- Moonrise
- 6:37 PM
- Moonset
- 7:03 AM
- Day length
- 11h 24m
Hindu calendar
- Month (Amanta)
- Pausha
- Month (Purnimanta)
- Magha
- Vikram Samvat
- 2060
- Shaka Samvat
- 1925, Svabhanu samvatsara
- Ritu
- Hemanta (Pre-winter)
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
Auspicious times
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:52 AM – 5:42 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM
Inauspicious times
- Rahu Kaal
- 1:40 PM – 3:06 PM
- Yamaganda
- 6:33 AM – 7:58 AM
- Gulika Kaal
- 9:24 AM – 10:49 AM
Choghadiya for 8 January 2004
Choghadiya divides the day (sunrise to sunset) and the night (sunset to next sunrise) into eight parts each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good for starting work; Char is good for travel; Udveg, Kaal and Rog are best avoided for new beginnings.
| Day choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Shubh | 6:33 AM – 7:58 AM | Good |
| Rog | 7:58 AM – 9:24 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 9:24 AM – 10:49 AM | Avoid |
| Char | 10:49 AM – 12:15 PM | Neutral |
| Labh | 12:15 PM – 1:40 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 1:40 PM – 3:06 PM | Good |
| Kaal | 3:06 PM – 4:31 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 4:31 PM – 5:57 PM | Good |
| Night choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit | 5:57 PM – 7:31 PM | Good |
| Char | 7:31 PM – 9:06 PM | Neutral |
| Rog | 9:06 PM – 10:40 PM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 10:40 PM – 12:15 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 12:15 AM – 1:50 AM | Good |
| Udveg | 1:50 AM – 3:24 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 3:24 AM – 4:59 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 4:59 AM – 6:33 AM | Good |
Hora (planetary hours)
Each hora is one-twelfth of the day or night and is ruled by a planet, starting with the lord of the weekday at sunrise. Use the hora of a planet for activities it signifies — Jupiter for learning, Venus for arts, Mercury for business.
| Hora lord | From | To | Day / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | 6:33 AM | 7:30 AM | Day |
| Mars | 7:30 AM | 8:27 AM | Day |
| Sun | 8:27 AM | 9:24 AM | Day |
| Venus | 9:24 AM | 10:21 AM | Day |
| Mercury | 10:21 AM | 11:18 AM | Day |
| Moon | 11:18 AM | 12:15 PM | Day |
| Saturn | 12:15 PM | 1:12 PM | Day |
| Jupiter | 1:12 PM | 2:09 PM | Day |
| Mars | 2:09 PM | 3:06 PM | Day |
| Sun | 3:06 PM | 4:03 PM | Day |
| Venus | 4:03 PM | 5:00 PM | Day |
| Mercury | 5:00 PM | 5:57 PM | Day |
| Moon | 5:57 PM | 7:00 PM | Night |
| Saturn | 7:00 PM | 8:03 PM | Night |
| Jupiter | 8:03 PM | 9:06 PM | Night |
| Mars | 9:06 PM | 10:09 PM | Night |
| Sun | 10:09 PM | 11:12 PM | Night |
| Venus | 11:12 PM | 12:15 AM | Night |
| Mercury | 12:15 AM | 1:18 AM | Night |
| Moon | 1:18 AM | 2:21 AM | Night |
| Saturn | 2:21 AM | 3:24 AM | Night |
| Jupiter | 3:24 AM | 4:27 AM | Night |
| Mars | 4:27 AM | 5:30 AM | Night |
| Sun | 5:30 AM | 6:33 AM | Night |
Upcoming vrat and tithi dates
| Date | Observance | Tithi / event |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2004 | Sankashti Chaturthi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 14 Jan 2004 | Makara Sankranti | Sun enters Capricorn |
| 15 Jan 2004 | Kalashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 18 Jan 2004 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 20 Jan 2004 | Pradosh Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 21 Jan 2004 | Magha Amavasya | Amavasya |
| 25 Jan 2004 | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 1 Feb 2004 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 4 Feb 2004 | Pradosh Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 6 Feb 2004 | Magha Purnima | Purnima |
Dates follow the tithi at local sunrise in Chennai. Some festivals are observed by other rules (for example at moonrise or pradosh), so local practice can differ by a day. All vrat dates →
Ayanamsa 23.9132° (Lahiri). Times are local to Chennai (Asia/Kolkata).
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Panchang?
A Panchang is the Hindu almanac. Its five limbs (pancha anga) are tithi (lunar day), vaar (weekday), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga and karana. Together with sunrise, Rahu Kaal and muhurta timings they are used to choose auspicious times.
Why does the Panchang change from city to city?
Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and the tithi prevailing at sunrise all depend on your location. The end times of tithi and nakshatra are the same moment everywhere, but they are shown in your local time.
Which tithi is considered for the day?
Traditionally the tithi prevailing at local sunrise (udaya tithi) governs the whole day for most observances. If a tithi begins and ends between two sunrises it is called a kshaya tithi.
How is Rahu Kaal calculated?
The time from sunrise to sunset is divided into eight equal parts. Rahu Kaal is the 8th part on Sunday, 2nd on Monday, 7th on Tuesday, 5th on Wednesday, 6th on Thursday, 4th on Friday and 3rd on Saturday.
Which ayanamsa does this Panchang use?
Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa, the standard of the Indian national calendar and most North Indian panchangs. Sunrise is taken when the upper edge of the Sun appears on the horizon, with standard atmospheric refraction.