How is panchang for Chennai different from other cities?

Panchang values like Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga are based on astronomical positions of the Sun and Moon — these change with location and time. Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, and Abhijit Muhurat are most location-sensitive. For accurate muhurat planning in Chennai, always use a panchang calculated for your city's coordinates.

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Today's Panchang for Chennai

Q: What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today's tithi for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is Purnima. Tithi is the lunar day calculated from the Sun-Moon angular distance and varies slightly by location.

Q: What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?

Rahu Kalam is a 90-minute inauspicious window each day. For Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, it is calculated based on local sunrise and sunset. Today's Rahu Kalam window is shown on this page in your local time.

Friday, May 1, 2026

All times in Asia/Kolkata local time

Five Elements of Panchang

Tithi

Purnima

Nakshatra

Swati

Yoga

Siddhi

Karana

Vishti

Vaara (Day)

Shukravara (Friday)

Sun Timings & Muhurat

🌅 Sunrise 05:47

🌇 Sunset 18:23

✨ Abhijit Muhurat (most auspicious) 23:41 – 00:29

⚠️ Rahu Kalam (avoid important activities) 12:05 – 13:39

About Today's Panchang for Chennai

The panchang shown above is calculated specifically for Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India) using its precise coordinates (13.0827, 80.2707) and local timezone (Asia/Kolkata). Sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, Abhijit Muhurat, and other inauspicious periods are sensitive to your location — a panchang for Chennai differs from one for any other city.

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, and Karana are based on the astronomical positions of the Sun and Moon and apply universally — but the exact times these elements transition vary by your local clock. The values you see here are the elements active at sunrise in Chennai.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Panchang for Chennai

What is today's tithi in Chennai?

Today's tithi for Chennai is shown above on this page (currently Purnima). Tithi is the lunar day calculated from the angular distance between the Sun and Moon.

What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?

Rahu Kalam is a 90-minute inauspicious window calculated based on local sunrise and sunset. For Chennai, today's Rahu Kalam window is shown above. Most Hindus avoid starting important activities during this window.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai today?

Sunrise and sunset times for Chennai are calculated from the city's coordinates (13.0827, 80.2707) and shown in Asia/Kolkata local time on this page.

How is panchang different in Chennai vs other cities?

Panchang elements like Tithi, Nakshatra, and Yoga are universal at any moment, but the exact transition times — and especially location-dependent windows like Rahu Kalam, Abhijit Muhurat, and sunrise/sunset — change based on your geographical coordinates. Always use a panchang calculated specifically for your city.

Why does the panchang change daily?

The Moon transits through one Nakshatra approximately every 24 hours, and the Tithi changes as the Sun-Moon angular relationship evolves. Each day's panchang reflects the unique cosmic configuration for that day. Auspicious windows like Abhijit Muhurat and inauspicious ones like Rahu Kalam shift slightly each day with sunrise/sunset.

Today's Panchang for Chennai

Five Elements of Panchang

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