Chennai Panchang – 17 January 2026
17 January 2026, Saturday · Magha Krishna Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 17 January 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Magha Krishna Chaturdashi tithi until 12:04 AM, 18 Jan, followed by Amavasya. Nakshatra is Mula until 08:12 AM, yoga Vyaghata, and the Moon is in Dhanu. Sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:02 PM. Rahu Kaal is 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturdashi until 12:04 AM, 18 Janthen Krishna Amavasya until 01:22 AM, 19 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula until 08:12 AMthen Purva Ashadha until 10:14 AM, 18 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Mula pada 4 until 08:12 AMthen Purva Ashadha pada 1 until 02:45 PMthen Purva Ashadha pada 2 until 09:16 PMthen Purva Ashadha pada 3 until 03:46 AM, 18 Jan |
| Yoga | Vyaghata until 09:18 PMthen Harshana until 09:11 PM, 18 Jan |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 11:16 AMthen Shakuni until 12:04 AM, 18 Janthen Chatushpada until 12:46 PM, 18 Jan |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| 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 26 min |
| Night length | 12 h 34 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:19 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 05:02 AM, 18 Jan – 06:46 AM, 18 Jan |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:20 AM – 06:36 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, 18 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:45 PM – 03:11 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 06:36 AM – 08:01 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 06:36 AM – 07:22 AM 07:22 AM – 08:07 AM |
| Varjyam | 06:37 PM – 08:21 PM |
| Bhadra | 06:36 AM – 11:16 AM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Mula: 06:36 AM – 08:12 AM |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 06:36 AM – 08:01 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 08:01 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Rog | 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM |
| Udveg | 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Char | 12:19 PM – 01:45 PM |
| Labh | 01:45 PM – 03:11 PM |
| Amrit | 03:11 PM – 04:37 PM |
| Kaal | 04:37 PM – 06:02 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:02 PM – 07:37 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:37 PM – 09:11 PM |
| Shubh | 09:11 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Amrit | 10:45 PM – 12:19 AM, 18 Jan |
| Char | 12:19 AM, 18 Jan – 01:53 AM, 18 Jan |
| Rog | 01:53 AM, 18 Jan – 03:27 AM, 18 Jan |
| Kaal | 03:27 AM, 18 Jan – 05:02 AM, 18 Jan |
| Labh | 05:02 AM, 18 Jan – 06:36 AM, 18 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Makara | 06:36 AM – 08:22 AM |
|---|---|
| Kumbha | 08:22 AM – 10:03 AM |
| Meena | 10:03 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mesha | 11:43 AM – 01:31 PM |
| Vrishabha | 01:31 PM – 03:33 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:33 PM – 05:45 PM |
| Karka | 05:45 PM – 07:54 PM |
| Simha | 07:54 PM – 09:57 PM |
| Kanya | 09:57 PM – 11:59 PM |
| Tula | 11:59 PM – 02:05 AM, 18 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 02:05 AM, 18 Jan – 04:17 AM, 18 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:17 AM, 18 Jan – 06:24 AM, 18 Jan |
| Makara | 06:24 AM, 18 Jan – 06:36 AM, 18 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| 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 17 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Magha Krishna Chaturdashi until 12:04 AM, 18 Jan.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 January 2026?
Mula nakshatra until 08:12 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 08:01 AM – 09:27 AM, Labh 01:45 PM – 03:11 PM, Amrit 03:11 PM – 04:37 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:02 PM.