Chennai Panchang – 18 January 2026
18 January 2026, Sunday · Magha Krishna Amavasya · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 18 January 2026 (Sunday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Magha Krishna Amavasya tithi until 01:22 AM, 19 Jan, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Purva Ashadha until 10:14 AM, yoga Harshana, and the Moon is in Dhanu. Sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:03 PM. Rahu Kaal is 04:37 PM – 06:03 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM. Festival on this day: Magha Amavasya.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 01:22 AM, 19 Janthen Shukla Pratipada until 02:15 AM, 20 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha until 10:14 AMthen Uttara Ashadha until 11:52 AM, 19 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Purva Ashadha pada 4 until 10:14 AMthen Uttara Ashadha pada 1 until 04:41 PMthen Uttara Ashadha pada 2 until 11:06 PMthen Uttara Ashadha pada 3 until 05:30 AM, 19 Jan |
| Yoga | Harshana until 09:11 PMthen Vajra until 08:45 PM, 19 Jan |
| Karana | Chatushpada until 12:46 PMthen Naga until 01:22 AM, 19 Janthen Kimstughna until 01:51 PM, 19 Jan |
| Vaar | Sunday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Makara |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Dhanu until 04:41 PMthen Makara until 01:35 AM, 21 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
| Day length | 11 h 27 min |
| Night length | 12 h 33 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:20 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 05:02 AM – 06:46 AM 05:02 AM, 19 Jan – 06:45 AM, 19 Jan |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:20 AM – 06:36 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:14 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:03 PM – 06:28 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:03 PM – 07:18 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:03 PM – 10:14 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:54 PM – 12:44 AM, 19 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 04:37 PM – 06:03 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:19 PM – 01:45 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 03:11 PM – 04:37 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 04:31 PM – 05:17 PM |
| Varjyam | 06:47 PM – 08:29 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Udveg | 06:36 AM – 08:02 AM |
|---|---|
| Char | 08:02 AM – 09:27 AM |
| Labh | 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM |
| Amrit | 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM |
| Kaal | 12:19 PM – 01:45 PM |
| Shubh | 01:45 PM – 03:11 PM |
| Rog | 03:11 PM – 04:37 PM |
| Udveg | 04:37 PM – 06:03 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:03 PM – 07:37 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:37 PM – 09:11 PM |
| Char | 09:11 PM – 10:45 PM |
| Rog | 10:45 PM – 12:19 AM, 19 Jan |
| Kaal | 12:19 AM, 19 Jan – 01:53 AM, 19 Jan |
| Labh | 01:53 AM, 19 Jan – 03:28 AM, 19 Jan |
| Udveg | 03:28 AM, 19 Jan – 05:02 AM, 19 Jan |
| Shubh | 05:02 AM, 19 Jan – 06:36 AM, 19 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Makara | 06:36 AM – 08:18 AM |
|---|---|
| Kumbha | 08:18 AM – 09:59 AM |
| Meena | 09:59 AM – 11:39 AM |
| Mesha | 11:39 AM – 01:27 PM |
| Vrishabha | 01:27 PM – 03:29 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:29 PM – 05:41 PM |
| Karka | 05:41 PM – 07:50 PM |
| Simha | 07:50 PM – 09:53 PM |
| Kanya | 09:53 PM – 11:55 PM |
| Tula | 11:55 PM – 02:01 AM, 19 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 02:01 AM, 19 Jan – 04:13 AM, 19 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:13 AM, 19 Jan – 06:20 AM, 19 Jan |
| Makara | 06:20 AM, 19 Jan – 06:36 AM, 19 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Dhanu → East until 04:41 PMMakara → South until 01:35 AM, 21 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 | 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 | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 18 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Magha Krishna Amavasya until 01:22 AM, 19 Jan.
Which festival or vrat is on 18 January 2026?
Magha Amavasya.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 04:37 PM – 06:03 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 January 2026?
Purva Ashadha nakshatra until 10:14 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:56 AM – 12:42 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:55 AM – 05:45 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 09:27 AM – 10:53 AM, Amrit 10:53 AM – 12:19 PM, Shubh 01:45 PM – 03:11 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:03 PM.