Chennai Panchang – 5 May 2026
5 May 2026, Tuesday · Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 5 May 2026 (Tuesday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi tithi until 07:52 AM, 6 May. Nakshatra is Jyeshtha until 12:55 PM, yoga Shiva, and the Moon is in Vrishchika. Sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset at 06:25 PM. Rahu Kaal is 03:15 PM – 04:50 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM. Festival on this day: Sankashti Chaturthi.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Chaturthi until 07:52 AM, 6 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha until 12:55 PMthen Mula until 03:54 PM, 6 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Jyeshtha pada 3 until 06:10 AMthen Jyeshtha pada 4 until 12:55 PMthen Mula pada 1 until 07:40 PMthen Mula pada 2 until 02:24 AM, 6 May |
| Yoga | Shiva until 12:16 AM, 6 Maythen Siddha until 01:12 AM, 7 May |
| Karana | Bava until 06:38 PMthen Balava until 07:52 AM, 6 May |
| Vaar | Tuesday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Mesha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishchika until 12:55 PMthen Dhanu until 01:26 AM, 8 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Bharani |
| Day length | 12 h 38 min |
| Night length | 11 h 21 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:06 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | None today |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:16 AM – 05:01 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:38 AM – 05:47 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:12 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:25 PM – 06:47 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:25 PM – 07:33 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:25 PM – 10:12 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:43 PM – 12:28 AM, 6 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 03:15 PM – 04:50 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:56 AM – 10:31 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 12:06 PM – 01:40 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:19 AM – 09:09 AM 10:57 PM – 11:43 PM |
| Varjyam | 09:54 PM – 11:42 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Jyeshtha: 05:47 AM – 12:55 PM Mula: 12:55 PM – 03:54 PM, 6 May |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:47 AM – 07:21 AM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:21 AM – 08:56 AM |
| Char | 08:56 AM – 10:31 AM |
| Labh | 10:31 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Amrit | 12:06 PM – 01:40 PM |
| Kaal | 01:40 PM – 03:15 PM |
| Shubh | 03:15 PM – 04:50 PM |
| Rog | 04:50 PM – 06:25 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Kaal | 06:25 PM – 07:50 PM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:50 PM – 09:15 PM |
| Udveg | 09:15 PM – 10:40 PM |
| Shubh | 10:40 PM – 12:05 AM, 6 May |
| Amrit | 12:05 AM, 6 May – 01:31 AM, 6 May |
| Char | 01:31 AM, 6 May – 02:56 AM, 6 May |
| Rog | 02:56 AM, 6 May – 04:21 AM, 6 May |
| Kaal | 04:21 AM, 6 May – 05:46 AM, 6 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mesha | 05:47 AM – 06:26 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishabha | 06:26 AM – 08:29 AM |
| Mithuna | 08:29 AM – 10:40 AM |
| Karka | 10:40 AM – 12:50 PM |
| Simha | 12:50 PM – 02:53 PM |
| Kanya | 02:53 PM – 04:54 PM |
| Tula | 04:54 PM – 07:01 PM |
| Vrishchika | 07:01 PM – 09:13 PM |
| Dhanu | 09:13 PM – 11:20 PM |
| Makara | 11:20 PM – 01:13 AM, 6 May |
| Kumbha | 01:13 AM, 6 May – 02:55 AM, 6 May |
| Meena | 02:55 AM, 6 May – 04:35 AM, 6 May |
| Mesha | 04:35 AM, 6 May – 05:46 AM, 6 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishchika → North until 12:55 PMDhanu → East until 01:26 AM, 8 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| 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 | Jyeshtha |
| Amanta Month | Vaishakha |
| Ritu | Vasant |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 5 May 2026?
In Chennai, it is Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi until 07:52 AM, 6 May.
Which festival or vrat is on 5 May 2026?
Sankashti Chaturthi.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 5 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 03:15 PM – 04:50 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 5 May 2026?
Jyeshtha nakshatra until 12:55 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 5 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:16 AM – 05:01 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 10:31 AM – 12:06 PM, Amrit 12:06 PM – 01:40 PM, Shubh 03:15 PM – 04:50 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 5 May 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:47 AM and sunset at 06:25 PM.