Chennai Panchang – 16 January 2026
16 January 2026, Friday · Magha Krishna Trayodashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 16 January 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Magha Krishna Trayodashi tithi until 10:22 PM, followed by Chaturdashi. Nakshatra is Mula until 08:12 AM, 17 Jan, yoga Dhruva, and the Moon is in Dhanu. Sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset at 06:02 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM. Festival on this day: Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Trayodashi until 10:22 PMthen Krishna Chaturdashi until 12:04 AM, 18 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula until 08:12 AM, 17 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Mula pada 1 until 12:26 PMthen Mula pada 2 until 07:03 PMthen Mula pada 3 until 01:38 AM, 17 Janthen Mula pada 4 until 08:12 AM, 17 Jan |
| Yoga | Dhruva until 09:06 PMthen Vyaghata until 09:18 PM, 17 Jan |
| Karana | Garaja until 09:22 AMthen Vanija until 10:22 PMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:16 AM, 17 Jan |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Makara |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Dhanu until 04:41 PM, 18 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
| Day length | 11 h 27 min |
| Night length | 12 h 34 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:19 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 01:10 AM, 17 Jan – 02:55 AM, 17 Jan |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:20 AM – 06:35 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:13 PM – 02:59 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:02 PM – 06:27 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:02 PM – 07:17 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:02 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:54 PM – 12:44 AM, 17 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:10 PM – 04:36 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 08:01 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:52 AM – 09:38 AM 12:41 PM – 01:27 PM |
| Varjyam | 02:36 PM – 04:22 PM |
| Bhadra | 10:22 PM – 11:16 AM, 17 Jan |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Mula: 06:35 AM – 08:12 AM, 17 Jan |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:35 AM – 08:01 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 08:01 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Amrit | 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM |
| Kaal | 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Shubh | 12:19 PM – 01:44 PM |
| Rog | 01:44 PM – 03:10 PM |
| Udveg | 03:10 PM – 04:36 PM |
| Char | 04:36 PM – 06:02 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:02 PM – 07:36 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:36 PM – 09:10 PM |
| Labh | 09:10 PM – 10:44 PM |
| Udveg | 10:44 PM – 12:19 AM, 17 Jan |
| Shubh | 12:19 AM, 17 Jan – 01:53 AM, 17 Jan |
| Amrit | 01:53 AM, 17 Jan – 03:27 AM, 17 Jan |
| Char | 03:27 AM, 17 Jan – 05:01 AM, 17 Jan |
| Rog | 05:01 AM, 17 Jan – 06:36 AM, 17 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Makara | 06:35 AM – 08:26 AM |
|---|---|
| Kumbha | 08:26 AM – 10:07 AM |
| Meena | 10:07 AM – 11:47 AM |
| Mesha | 11:47 AM – 01:35 PM |
| Vrishabha | 01:35 PM – 03:37 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:37 PM – 05:49 PM |
| Karka | 05:49 PM – 07:58 PM |
| Simha | 07:58 PM – 10:01 PM |
| Kanya | 10:01 PM – 12:03 AM, 17 Jan |
| Tula | 12:03 AM, 17 Jan – 02:09 AM, 17 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 02:09 AM, 17 Jan – 04:21 AM, 17 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:21 AM, 17 Jan – 06:28 AM, 17 Jan |
| Makara | 06:28 AM, 17 Jan – 06:36 AM, 17 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Dhanu → East until 04:41 PM, 18 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Magha |
| Amanta Month | Pausha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Magha Krishna Trayodashi until 10:22 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 January 2026?
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 January 2026?
Mula nakshatra until 08:12 AM, 17 Jan.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 08:01 AM – 09:27 AM, Amrit 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM, Shubh 12:19 PM – 01:44 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:35 AM and sunset at 06:02 PM.