Chennai Panchang – 17 April 2026
17 April 2026, Friday · Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 17 April 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya tithi until 05:22 PM, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Revati until 12:02 PM, yoga Vaidhriti, and the Moon is in Meena. Sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset at 06:22 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:35 AM – 12:09 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:33 PM. Festival on this day: Vaishakha Amavasya.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 05:22 PMthen Shukla Pratipada until 02:11 PM, 18 Apr |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati until 12:02 PMthen Ashwini until 09:43 AM, 18 Apr |
| Nakshatra Pada | Revati pada 3 until 06:34 AMthen Revati pada 4 until 12:02 PMthen Ashwini pada 1 until 05:29 PMthen Ashwini pada 2 until 10:55 PM |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti until 07:22 AMthen Vishkambha until 03:45 AM, 18 Aprthen Priti until 11:56 PM, 18 Apr |
| Karana | Chatushpada until 06:50 AMthen Naga until 05:22 PMthen Kimstughna until 03:48 AM, 18 Aprthen Bava until 02:11 PM, 18 Apr |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Mesha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Meena until 12:02 PMthen Mesha until 12:31 PM, 19 Apr |
| Surya Nakshatra | Ashwini |
| Day length | 12 h 27 min |
| Night length | 11 h 33 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:09 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 AM – 12:33 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 09:50 AM – 11:18 AM 03:12 AM, 18 Apr – 04:39 AM, 18 Apr |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:23 AM – 05:09 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:46 AM – 05:55 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:13 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:22 PM – 06:45 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:22 PM – 07:31 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:22 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:45 PM – 12:31 AM, 18 Apr |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:35 AM – 12:09 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:15 PM – 04:48 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 07:29 AM – 09:02 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:24 AM – 09:14 AM 12:33 PM – 01:23 PM |
| Varjyam | None today |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 05:55 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Gand Mool | Revati: 05:55 AM – 12:02 PM Ashwini: 12:02 PM – 09:43 AM, 18 Apr |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 05:55 AM – 07:29 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:29 AM – 09:02 AM |
| Amrit | 09:02 AM – 10:35 AM |
| Kaal | 10:35 AM – 12:09 PM |
| Shubh | 12:09 PM – 01:42 PM |
| Rog | 01:42 PM – 03:15 PM |
| Udveg | 03:15 PM – 04:48 PM |
| Char | 04:48 PM – 06:22 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:22 PM – 07:48 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:48 PM – 09:15 PM |
| Labh | 09:15 PM – 10:42 PM |
| Udveg | 10:42 PM – 12:08 AM, 18 Apr |
| Shubh | 12:08 AM, 18 Apr – 01:35 AM, 18 Apr |
| Amrit | 01:35 AM, 18 Apr – 03:02 AM, 18 Apr |
| Char | 03:02 AM, 18 Apr – 04:28 AM, 18 Apr |
| Rog | 04:28 AM, 18 Apr – 05:55 AM, 18 Apr |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mesha | 05:55 AM – 07:37 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha | 07:37 AM – 09:40 AM |
| Mithuna | 09:40 AM – 11:51 AM |
| Karka | 11:51 AM – 02:00 PM |
| Simha | 02:00 PM – 04:03 PM |
| Kanya | 04:03 PM – 06:05 PM |
| Tula | 06:05 PM – 08:12 PM |
| Vrishchika | 08:12 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Dhanu | 10:23 PM – 12:30 AM, 18 Apr |
| Makara | 12:30 AM, 18 Apr – 02:24 AM, 18 Apr |
| Kumbha | 02:24 AM, 18 Apr – 04:06 AM, 18 Apr |
| Meena | 04:06 AM, 18 Apr – 05:45 AM, 18 Apr |
| Mesha | 05:45 AM, 18 Apr – 05:55 AM, 18 Apr |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Meena → North until 12:02 PMMesha → East until 12:31 PM, 19 Apr |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Amanta Month | Chaitra |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 17 April 2026?
In Chennai, it is Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya until 05:22 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 17 April 2026?
Vaishakha Amavasya.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 April 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 10:35 AM – 12:09 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 April 2026?
Revati nakshatra until 12:02 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 April 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:33 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:23 AM – 05:09 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 07:29 AM – 09:02 AM, Amrit 09:02 AM – 10:35 AM, Shubh 12:09 PM – 01:42 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 April 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:55 AM and sunset at 06:22 PM.