Chennai Panchang – 8 January 2026
8 January 2026, Thursday · Magha Krishna Panchami · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 8 January 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Magha Krishna Panchami tithi until 06:34 AM, followed by Shashthi. Nakshatra is Purva Phalguni until 12:24 PM, yoga Saubhagya, and the Moon is in Simha. Sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset at 05:57 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:41 PM – 03:06 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:53 AM – 12:38 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami until 06:34 AMthen Krishna Shashthi until 07:06 AM, 9 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Phalguni until 12:24 PMthen Uttara Phalguni until 01:41 PM, 9 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Purva Phalguni pada 4 until 12:24 PMthen Uttara Phalguni pada 1 until 06:39 PMthen Uttara Phalguni pada 2 until 12:57 AM, 9 Janthen Uttara Phalguni pada 3 until 07:17 AM, 9 Jan |
| Yoga | Saubhagya until 05:26 PMthen Shobhana until 04:55 PM, 9 Jan |
| Karana | Taitila until 06:34 AMthen Garaja until 06:44 PMthen Vanija until 07:06 AM, 9 Jan |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Simha until 06:39 PMthen Kanya until 04:53 AM, 11 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha |
| Day length | 11 h 23 min |
| Night length | 12 h 37 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:16 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:53 AM – 12:38 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 05:53 AM – 07:31 AM 06:06 AM, 9 Jan – 07:47 AM, 9 Jan |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:53 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:18 AM – 06:34 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:09 PM – 02:55 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:57 PM – 06:23 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:57 PM – 07:13 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:57 PM – 10:10 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:50 PM – 12:41 AM, 9 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:41 PM – 03:06 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:34 AM – 07:59 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:25 AM – 10:50 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 10:22 AM – 11:07 AM 02:55 PM – 03:40 PM |
| Varjyam | 07:59 PM – 09:40 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:34 AM – 07:59 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:59 AM – 09:25 AM |
| Udveg | 09:25 AM – 10:50 AM |
| Char | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Labh | 12:16 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Amrit | 01:41 PM – 03:06 PM |
| Kaal | 03:06 PM – 04:32 PM |
| Shubh | 04:32 PM – 05:57 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 05:57 PM – 07:32 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:32 PM – 09:07 PM |
| Rog | 09:07 PM – 10:41 PM |
| Kaal | 10:41 PM – 12:16 AM, 9 Jan |
| Labh | 12:16 AM, 9 Jan – 01:50 AM, 9 Jan |
| Udveg | 01:50 AM, 9 Jan – 03:25 AM, 9 Jan |
| Shubh | 03:25 AM, 9 Jan – 04:59 AM, 9 Jan |
| Amrit | 04:59 AM, 9 Jan – 06:34 AM, 9 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:34 AM – 07:04 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 07:04 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Kumbha | 08:57 AM – 10:39 AM |
| Meena | 10:39 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Mesha | 12:18 PM – 02:06 PM |
| Vrishabha | 02:06 PM – 04:09 PM |
| Mithuna | 04:09 PM – 06:20 PM |
| Karka | 06:20 PM – 08:30 PM |
| Simha | 08:30 PM – 10:33 PM |
| Kanya | 10:33 PM – 12:34 AM, 9 Jan |
| Tula | 12:34 AM, 9 Jan – 02:41 AM, 9 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 02:41 AM, 9 Jan – 04:53 AM, 9 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:53 AM, 9 Jan – 06:34 AM, 9 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Simha → East until 06:39 PMKanya → South until 04:53 AM, 11 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Magha |
| Amanta Month | Pausha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 8 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Magha Krishna Panchami until 06:34 AM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 8 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 01:41 PM – 03:06 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 8 January 2026?
Purva Phalguni nakshatra until 12:24 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 8 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:53 AM – 12:38 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:53 AM – 05:43 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:34 AM – 07:59 AM, Labh 12:16 PM – 01:41 PM, Amrit 01:41 PM – 03:06 PM, Shubh 04:32 PM – 05:57 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 8 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:34 AM and sunset at 05:57 PM.