Panchang for Chennai on 23 December 2026
Wednesday, 23 December 2026, in Chennai, India. Times are in Asia/Kolkata.
On Wednesday, 23 December 2026, in Chennai, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Chaturdashi (until 10:47 AM), the nakshatra is Rohini (until 7:56 AM) and the yoga is Shubha. Sunrise is at 6:27 AM and sunset at 5:48 PM. Rahu Kaal runs from 12:07 PM to 1:33 PM.
Panchang for 23 December 2026
| Vaar (weekday) | Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi upto 10:47 AM Purnima upto 6:58 AM, 24 Dec |
| Nakshatra | Rohini upto 7:56 AM Mrigashira upto 4:53 AM, 24 Dec Ardra upto 1:47 AM, 25 Dec |
| Yoga | Shubha upto 5:15 PM Shukla upto 12:51 PM, 24 Dec |
| Karana | Vanija upto 10:47 AM Vishti (Bhadra) upto 8:53 PM Bava upto 6:58 AM, 24 Dec |
| Moon sign | Taurus (Vrishabha) upto 6:26 PM |
| Sun sign | Sagittarius (Dhanu) |
| Paksha | Shukla paksha |
Sun and Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:27 AM
- Sunset
- 5:48 PM
- Moonrise
- 5:03 PM
- Moonset
- 5:26 AM
- Day length
- 11h 22m
Hindu calendar
- Month (Amanta)
- Margashirsha
- Month (Purnimanta)
- Margashirsha
- Vikram Samvat
- 2083
- Shaka Samvat
- 1948, Parabhava samvatsara
- Ritu
- Hemanta (Pre-winter)
- Ayana
- Dakshinayana
Auspicious times
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:45 AM – 5:36 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM (traditionally avoided on Wednesdays)
Inauspicious times
- Rahu Kaal
- 12:07 PM – 1:33 PM
- Yamaganda
- 7:52 AM – 9:17 AM
- Gulika Kaal
- 10:42 AM – 12:07 PM
Choghadiya for 23 December 2026
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 | 6:27 AM – 7:52 AM | Good |
| Amrit | 7:52 AM – 9:17 AM | Good |
| Kaal | 9:17 AM – 10:42 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 10:42 AM – 12:07 PM | Good |
| Rog | 12:07 PM – 1:33 PM | Avoid |
| Udveg | 1:33 PM – 2:58 PM | Avoid |
| Char | 2:58 PM – 4:23 PM | Neutral |
| Labh | 4:23 PM – 5:48 PM | Good |
| Night choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Udveg | 5:48 PM – 7:23 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh | 7:23 PM – 8:58 PM | Good |
| Amrit | 8:58 PM – 10:33 PM | Good |
| Char | 10:33 PM – 12:08 AM | Neutral |
| Rog | 12:08 AM – 1:42 AM | Avoid |
| Kaal | 1:42 AM – 3:17 AM | Avoid |
| Labh | 3:17 AM – 4:52 AM | Good |
| Udveg | 4:52 AM – 6:27 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 | 6:27 AM | 7:23 AM | Day |
| Moon | 7:23 AM | 8:20 AM | Day |
| Saturn | 8:20 AM | 9:17 AM | Day |
| Jupiter | 9:17 AM | 10:14 AM | Day |
| Mars | 10:14 AM | 11:11 AM | Day |
| Sun | 11:11 AM | 12:07 PM | Day |
| Venus | 12:07 PM | 1:04 PM | Day |
| Mercury | 1:04 PM | 2:01 PM | Day |
| Moon | 2:01 PM | 2:58 PM | Day |
| Saturn | 2:58 PM | 3:55 PM | Day |
| Jupiter | 3:55 PM | 4:51 PM | Day |
| Mars | 4:51 PM | 5:48 PM | Day |
| Sun | 5:48 PM | 6:51 PM | Night |
| Venus | 6:51 PM | 7:55 PM | Night |
| Mercury | 7:55 PM | 8:58 PM | Night |
| Moon | 8:58 PM | 10:01 PM | Night |
| Saturn | 10:01 PM | 11:04 PM | Night |
| Jupiter | 11:04 PM | 12:08 AM | Night |
| Mars | 12:08 AM | 1:11 AM | Night |
| Sun | 1:11 AM | 2:14 AM | Night |
| Venus | 2:14 AM | 3:17 AM | Night |
| Mercury | 3:17 AM | 4:21 AM | Night |
| Moon | 4:21 AM | 5:24 AM | Night |
| Saturn | 5:24 AM | 6:27 AM | Night |
Upcoming vrat and tithi dates
| Date | Observance | Tithi / event |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 2026 | Margashirsha Purnima | Purnima |
| 27 Dec 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | Krishna Chaturthi |
| 31 Dec 2026 | Kalashtami | Krishna Ashtami |
| 3 Jan 2027 | Krishna Ekadashi | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 5 Jan 2027 | Pradosh Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 7 Jan 2027 | Pausha Amavasya | Amavasya |
| 12 Jan 2027 | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 14 Jan 2027 | Makara Sankranti | Sun enters Capricorn |
| 19 Jan 2027 | Shukla Ekadashi | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 20 Jan 2027 | Pradosh Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
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 24.2339° (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.