Chennai Panchang – 3 January 2026
3 January 2026, Saturday · Pausha Shukla Purnima · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 3 January 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Pausha Shukla Purnima tithi until 03:33 PM, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Ardra until 05:28 PM, yoga Brahma, and the Moon is in Mithuna. Sunrise is at 06:32 AM and sunset at 05:55 PM. Rahu Kaal is 09:23 AM – 10:48 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:51 AM – 12:36 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Purnima until 03:33 PMthen Krishna Pratipada until 12:30 PM, 4 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra until 05:28 PMthen Punarvasu until 03:11 PM, 4 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ardra pada 2 until 06:44 AMthen Ardra pada 3 until 12:06 PMthen Ardra pada 4 until 05:28 PMthen Punarvasu pada 1 until 10:51 PM |
| Yoga | Brahma until 09:05 AMthen Indra until 05:16 AM, 4 Janthen Vaidhriti until 01:47 AM, 5 Jan |
| Karana | Bava until 03:33 PMthen Balava until 01:59 AM, 4 Janthen Kaulava until 12:30 PM, 4 Jan |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mithuna until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
| Night length | 12 h 37 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:14 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 AM – 12:36 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:33 AM – 09:59 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:51 AM – 05:42 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:17 AM – 06:32 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:07 PM – 02:53 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:55 PM – 06:20 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:55 PM – 07:11 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:55 PM – 10:07 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:48 PM – 12:39 AM, 4 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 09:23 AM – 10:48 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:39 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 06:32 AM – 07:57 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 06:32 AM – 07:18 AM 07:18 AM – 08:03 AM |
| Varjyam | 04:20 AM, 4 Jan – 05:46 AM, 4 Jan |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 06:32 AM – 07:57 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:57 AM – 09:23 AM |
| Rog | 09:23 AM – 10:48 AM |
| Udveg | 10:48 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Char | 12:13 PM – 01:39 PM |
| Labh | 01:39 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Amrit | 03:04 PM – 04:29 PM |
| Kaal | 04:29 PM – 05:55 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 05:55 PM – 07:29 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:29 PM – 09:04 PM |
| Shubh | 09:04 PM – 10:39 PM |
| Amrit | 10:39 PM – 12:14 AM, 4 Jan |
| Char | 12:14 AM, 4 Jan – 01:48 AM, 4 Jan |
| Rog | 01:48 AM, 4 Jan – 03:23 AM, 4 Jan |
| Kaal | 03:23 AM, 4 Jan – 04:58 AM, 4 Jan |
| Labh | 04:58 AM, 4 Jan – 06:32 AM, 4 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:32 AM – 07:23 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 07:23 AM – 09:17 AM |
| Kumbha | 09:17 AM – 10:58 AM |
| Meena | 10:58 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mesha | 12:38 PM – 02:26 PM |
| Vrishabha | 02:26 PM – 04:28 PM |
| Mithuna | 04:28 PM – 06:40 PM |
| Karka | 06:40 PM – 08:49 PM |
| Simha | 08:49 PM – 10:52 PM |
| Kanya | 10:52 PM – 12:54 AM, 4 Jan |
| Tula | 12:54 AM, 4 Jan – 03:00 AM, 4 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 03:00 AM, 4 Jan – 05:12 AM, 4 Jan |
| Dhanu | 05:12 AM, 4 Jan – 06:32 AM, 4 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mithuna → West until 09:43 AM, 4 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Pausha |
| Amanta Month | Pausha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 3 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Pausha Shukla Purnima until 03:33 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 3 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 09:23 AM – 10:48 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 3 January 2026?
Ardra nakshatra until 05:28 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 3 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:51 AM – 12:36 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:51 AM – 05:42 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 07:57 AM – 09:23 AM, Labh 01:39 PM – 03:04 PM, Amrit 03:04 PM – 04:29 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 3 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:32 AM and sunset at 05:55 PM.