Panchang for Chennai on 11 January 2012
Wednesday, 11 January 2012, in Chennai, India. Times are in Asia/Kolkata.
On Wednesday, 11 January 2012, in Chennai, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Dwitiya (until 11:51 AM), the nakshatra is Ashlesha (until 4:48 AM, 12 Jan) and the yoga is Priti. Sunrise is at 6:34 AM and sunset at 5:58 PM. Rahu Kaal runs from 12:16 PM to 1:42 PM.
Panchang for 11 January 2012
| Vaar (weekday) | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Krishna Dwitiya upto 11:51 AM Krishna Tritiya upto 10:40 AM, 12 Jan |
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha upto 4:48 AM, 12 Jan Magha upto 4:01 AM, 13 Jan |
| Yoga | Priti upto 4:04 AM, 12 Jan Ayushman upto 1:43 AM, 13 Jan |
| Karana | Garaja upto 11:51 AM Vanija upto 11:18 PM Vishti (Bhadra) upto 10:40 AM, 12 Jan |
| Moon sign | Cancer (Karka) upto 4:48 AM, 12 Jan |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| Paksha | Krishna paksha |
Sun and Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:34 AM
- Sunset
- 5:58 PM
- Moonrise
- 7:57 PM
- Moonset
- 7:54 AM
- Day length
- 11h 25m
Hindu calendar
- Month (Amanta)
- Pausha
- Month (Purnimanta)
- Magha
- Vikram Samvat
- 2068
- Shaka Samvat
- 1933, Khara samvatsara
- Ritu
- Hemanta (Pre-winter)
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
Auspicious times
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:53 AM – 5:43 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM (traditionally avoided on Wednesdays)
Inauspicious times
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:16 PM – 1:42 PM
- Yamaganda
- 7:59 AM – 9:25 AM
- Gulika Kaal
- 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM
Choghadiya for 11 January 2012
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labh | 6:34 AM – 7:59 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 7:59 AM – 9:25 AM | Good |
| Kaal | 9:25 AM – 10:50 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | Good |
| Rog | 12:16 PM – 1:42 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 1:42 PM – 3:07 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 3:07 PM – 4:33 PM | Neutral |
| Labh | 4:33 PM – 5:58 PM | Good |
| Night choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | 5:58 PM – 7:33 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:33 PM – 9:07 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 9:07 PM – 10:42 PM | Good |
| Char | 10:42 PM – 12:16 AM | Neutral |
| Rog | 12:16 AM – 1:51 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 1:51 AM – 3:25 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 3:25 AM – 4:59 AM | Good |
| Udveg | 4:59 AM – 6:34 AM | Avoid |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 6:34 AM | 7:31 AM | Day |
| Moon | 7:31 AM | 8:28 AM | Day |
| Saturn | 8:28 AM | 9:25 AM | Day |
| Jupiter | 9:25 AM | 10:22 AM | Day |
| Mars | 10:22 AM | 11:19 AM | Day |
| Sun | 11:19 AM | 12:16 PM | Day |
| Venus | 12:16 PM | 1:13 PM | Day |
| Mercury | 1:13 PM | 2:10 PM | Day |
| Moon | 2:10 PM | 3:07 PM | Day |
| Saturn | 3:07 PM | 4:04 PM | Day |
| Jupiter | 4:04 PM | 5:01 PM | Day |
| Mars | 5:01 PM | 5:58 PM | Day |
| Sun | 5:58 PM | 7:01 PM | Night |
| Venus | 7:01 PM | 8:04 PM | Night |
| Mercury | 8:04 PM | 9:07 PM | Night |
| Moon | 9:07 PM | 10:10 PM | Night |
| Saturn | 10:10 PM | 11:13 PM | Night |
| Jupiter | 11:13 PM | 12:16 AM | Night |
| Mars | 12:16 AM | 1:19 AM | Night |
| Sun | 1:19 AM | 2:22 AM | Night |
| Venus | 2:22 AM | 3:25 AM | Night |
| Mercury | 3:25 AM | 4:28 AM | Night |
| Moon | 4:28 AM | 5:31 AM | Night |
| Saturn | 5:31 AM | 6:34 AM | Night |
Upcoming vrat and tithi dates
| Date | Observance | Tithi / event |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2012 | Sankashti Chaturthi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 15 Jan 2012 | Makara Sankranti | Sun enters Capricorn |
| 16 Jan 2012 | Kalashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 21 Jan 2012 | Pradosh Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 23 Jan 2012 | Magha Amavasya | Amavasya |
| 27 Jan 2012 | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 3 Feb 2012 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 5 Feb 2012 | Pradosh Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 7 Feb 2012 | 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 24.0250° (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.