Chennai Panchang – 26 March 2026
26 March 2026, Thursday · Chaitra Shukla Ashtami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 26 March 2026 (Thursday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Chaitra Shukla Ashtami tithi until 11:49 AM, followed by Navami. Nakshatra is Ardra until 04:19 PM, yoga Shobhana, and the Moon is in Mithuna. Sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset at 06:20 PM. Rahu Kaal is 01:46 PM – 03:17 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:50 AM – 12:39 PM. Festival on this day: Ram Navami, Masik Durgashtami.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami until 11:49 AMthen Shukla Navami until 10:07 AM, 27 Mar |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra until 04:19 PMthen Punarvasu until 03:24 PM, 27 Mar |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ardra pada 3 until 10:36 AMthen Ardra pada 4 until 04:19 PMthen Punarvasu pada 1 until 10:03 PMthen Punarvasu pada 2 until 03:49 AM, 27 Mar |
| Yoga | Shobhana until 12:31 AM, 27 Marthen Atiganda until 10:10 PM, 27 Mar |
| Karana | Bava until 11:49 AMthen Balava until 10:56 PMthen Kaulava until 10:07 AM, 27 Mar |
| Vaar | Thursday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Meena |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mithuna until 09:36 AM, 27 Mar |
| Surya Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada |
| Day length | 12 h 11 min |
| Night length | 11 h 49 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:15 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:50 AM – 12:39 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:50 AM – 08:21 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:35 AM – 05:22 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:59 AM – 06:09 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:16 PM – 03:05 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:20 PM – 06:44 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:20 PM – 07:31 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:20 PM – 10:16 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:51 PM – 12:38 AM, 27 Mar |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 01:46 PM – 03:17 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:09 AM – 07:41 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 09:12 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 10:13 AM – 11:01 AM 03:05 PM – 03:54 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:52 AM, 27 Mar – 05:24 AM, 27 Mar |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:09 AM – 07:41 AM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:41 AM – 09:12 AM |
| Udveg | 09:12 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Char | 10:43 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Labh | 12:15 PM – 01:46 PM |
| Amrit | 01:46 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Kaal | 03:17 PM – 04:49 PM |
| Shubh | 04:49 PM – 06:20 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Amrit | 06:20 PM – 07:49 PM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:49 PM – 09:17 PM |
| Rog | 09:17 PM – 10:46 PM |
| Kaal | 10:46 PM – 12:14 AM, 27 Mar |
| Labh | 12:14 AM, 27 Mar – 01:43 AM, 27 Mar |
| Udveg | 01:43 AM, 27 Mar – 03:12 AM, 27 Mar |
| Shubh | 03:12 AM, 27 Mar – 04:40 AM, 27 Mar |
| Amrit | 04:40 AM, 27 Mar – 06:09 AM, 27 Mar |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Meena | 06:09 AM – 07:16 AM |
|---|---|
| Mesha | 07:16 AM – 09:04 AM |
| Vrishabha | 09:04 AM – 11:06 AM |
| Mithuna | 11:06 AM – 01:18 PM |
| Karka | 01:18 PM – 03:27 PM |
| Simha | 03:27 PM – 05:30 PM |
| Kanya | 05:30 PM – 07:31 PM |
| Tula | 07:31 PM – 09:38 PM |
| Vrishchika | 09:38 PM – 11:50 PM |
| Dhanu | 11:50 PM – 01:57 AM, 27 Mar |
| Makara | 01:57 AM, 27 Mar – 03:50 AM, 27 Mar |
| Kumbha | 03:50 AM, 27 Mar – 05:32 AM, 27 Mar |
| Meena | 05:32 AM, 27 Mar – 06:09 AM, 27 Mar |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | South — travel in this direction is avoided on Thursday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mithuna → West until 09:36 AM, 27 Mar |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Chaitra |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 26 March 2026?
In Chennai, it is Chaitra Shukla Ashtami until 11:49 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 26 March 2026?
Ram Navami, Masik Durgashtami.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 26 March 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 01:46 PM – 03:17 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 26 March 2026?
Ardra nakshatra until 04:19 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 26 March 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:50 AM – 12:39 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:35 AM – 05:22 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 06:09 AM – 07:41 AM, Labh 12:15 PM – 01:46 PM, Amrit 01:46 PM – 03:17 PM, Shubh 04:49 PM – 06:20 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 26 March 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:09 AM and sunset at 06:20 PM.