Chennai Panchang – 21 January 2026
21 January 2026, Wednesday · Magha Shukla Tritiya · Vikram Samvat 2082
On 21 January 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Magha Shukla Tritiya tithi until 02:48 AM, 22 Jan, followed by Chaturthi. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 01:58 PM, yoga Vyatipata, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:04 PM. Rahu Kaal is 12:20 PM – 01:46 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:57 AM – 12:43 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 02:48 AM, 22 Janthen Shukla Chaturthi until 02:29 AM, 23 Jan |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 01:58 PMthen Shatabhisha until 02:27 PM, 22 Jan |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 3 until 07:48 AMthen Dhanishta pada 4 until 01:58 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 1 until 08:08 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 2 until 02:15 AM, 22 Jan |
| Yoga | Vyatipata until 06:58 PMthen Variyan until 05:38 PM, 22 Jan |
| Karana | Taitila until 02:48 PMthen Garaja until 02:48 AM, 22 Janthen Vanija until 02:41 PM, 22 Jan |
| Vaar | Wednesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Makara |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 08:34 AM, 23 Jan |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
| Day length | 11 h 28 min |
| Night length | 12 h 32 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:20 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:57 AM – 12:43 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | None today |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:56 AM – 05:46 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:21 AM – 06:36 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:15 PM – 03:01 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:04 PM – 06:30 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:04 PM – 07:19 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:04 PM – 10:15 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:55 PM – 12:45 AM, 22 Jan |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 12:20 PM – 01:46 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:02 AM – 09:28 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:54 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:57 AM – 12:43 PM |
| Varjyam | 09:19 PM – 10:57 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:36 AM – 08:34 AM, 23 Jan |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:36 AM – 08:02 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 08:02 AM – 09:28 AM |
| Kaal | 09:28 AM – 10:54 AM |
| Shubh | 10:54 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Rog | 12:20 PM – 01:46 PM |
| Udveg | 01:46 PM – 03:12 PM |
| Char | 03:12 PM – 04:38 PM |
| Labh | 04:38 PM – 06:04 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 06:04 PM – 07:38 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:38 PM – 09:12 PM |
| Amrit | 09:12 PM – 10:46 PM |
| Char | 10:46 PM – 12:20 AM, 22 Jan |
| Rog | 12:20 AM, 22 Jan – 01:54 AM, 22 Jan |
| Kaal | 01:54 AM, 22 Jan – 03:28 AM, 22 Jan |
| Labh | 03:28 AM, 22 Jan – 05:02 AM, 22 Jan |
| Udveg | 05:02 AM, 22 Jan – 06:36 AM, 22 Jan |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Makara | 06:36 AM – 08:06 AM |
|---|---|
| Kumbha | 08:06 AM – 09:48 AM |
| Meena | 09:48 AM – 11:27 AM |
| Mesha | 11:27 AM – 01:15 PM |
| Vrishabha | 01:15 PM – 03:18 PM |
| Mithuna | 03:18 PM – 05:29 PM |
| Karka | 05:29 PM – 07:38 PM |
| Simha | 07:38 PM – 09:41 PM |
| Kanya | 09:41 PM – 11:43 PM |
| Tula | 11:43 PM – 01:50 AM, 22 Jan |
| Vrishchika | 01:50 AM, 22 Jan – 04:02 AM, 22 Jan |
| Dhanu | 04:02 AM, 22 Jan – 06:09 AM, 22 Jan |
| Makara | 06:09 AM, 22 Jan – 06:36 AM, 22 Jan |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 08:34 AM, 23 Jan |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 · Kalayukta |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1947 |
| Kaliyuga | 5126 |
| Purnimanta Month | Magha |
| Amanta Month | Magha |
| Ritu | Shishir |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 21 January 2026?
In Chennai, it is Magha Shukla Tritiya until 02:48 AM, 22 Jan.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 21 January 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 12:20 PM – 01:46 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 21 January 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 01:58 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 21 January 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:57 AM – 12:43 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:56 AM – 05:46 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:36 AM – 08:02 AM, Amrit 08:02 AM – 09:28 AM, Shubh 10:54 AM – 12:20 PM, Labh 04:38 PM – 06:04 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 21 January 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:36 AM and sunset at 06:04 PM.