Chennai Panchang – 16 May 2026
16 May 2026, Saturday · Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 May 2026 (Saturday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya tithi until 01:31 AM, 17 May, followed by Pratipada. Nakshatra is Bharani until 05:30 PM, yoga Saubhagya, and the Moon is in Mesha. Sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:27 PM. Rahu Kaal is 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM. Festival on this day: Vat Savitri Vrat · Shani Jayanti, Jyeshtha Amavasya.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Krishna Amavasya until 01:31 AM, 17 Maythen Shukla Pratipada until 09:41 PM, 17 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani until 05:30 PMthen Krittika until 02:32 PM, 17 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Bharani pada 2 until 06:55 AMthen Bharani pada 3 until 12:13 PMthen Bharani pada 4 until 05:30 PMthen Krittika pada 1 until 10:47 PM |
| Yoga | Saubhagya until 10:26 AMthen Shobhana until 06:15 AM, 17 May |
| Karana | Chatushpada until 03:23 PMthen Naga until 01:31 AM, 17 Maythen Kimstughna until 11:37 AM, 17 May |
| Vaar | Saturday |
| Paksha | Krishna |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mesha until 10:47 PMthen Vrishabha until 10:05 PM, 18 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Day length | 12 h 44 min |
| Night length | 11 h 16 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:05 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 01:15 PM – 02:40 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:13 AM – 04:58 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:36 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:12 PM – 03:03 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:27 PM – 06:50 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:27 PM – 07:35 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:27 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:43 PM – 12:28 AM, 17 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 01:41 PM – 03:16 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 05:43 AM – 07:19 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 05:43 AM – 06:34 AM 06:34 AM – 07:25 AM |
| Varjyam | 04:45 AM – 06:10 AM 04:01 AM, 17 May – 05:25 AM, 17 May |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Kaal | 05:43 AM – 07:19 AM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM |
| Rog | 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Udveg | 10:30 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Char | 12:05 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Labh | 01:41 PM – 03:16 PM |
| Amrit | 03:16 PM – 04:52 PM |
| Kaal | 04:52 PM – 06:27 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:27 PM – 07:52 PM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:52 PM – 09:16 PM |
| Shubh | 09:16 PM – 10:41 PM |
| Amrit | 10:41 PM – 12:05 AM, 17 May |
| Char | 12:05 AM, 17 May – 01:30 AM, 17 May |
| Rog | 01:30 AM, 17 May – 02:54 AM, 17 May |
| Kaal | 02:54 AM, 17 May – 04:19 AM, 17 May |
| Labh | 04:19 AM, 17 May – 05:43 AM, 17 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 05:43 AM – 07:46 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 07:46 AM – 09:57 AM |
| Karka | 09:57 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Simha | 12:06 PM – 02:09 PM |
| Kanya | 02:09 PM – 04:11 PM |
| Tula | 04:11 PM – 06:18 PM |
| Vrishchika | 06:18 PM – 08:29 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:29 PM – 10:36 PM |
| Makara | 10:36 PM – 12:30 AM, 17 May |
| Kumbha | 12:30 AM, 17 May – 02:12 AM, 17 May |
| Meena | 02:12 AM, 17 May – 03:51 AM, 17 May |
| Mesha | 03:51 AM, 17 May – 05:39 AM, 17 May |
| Vrishabha | 05:39 AM, 17 May – 05:43 AM, 17 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mesha → East until 10:47 PMVrishabha → South until 10:05 PM, 18 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara 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 16 May 2026?
In Chennai, it is Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya until 01:31 AM, 17 May.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 May 2026?
Vat Savitri Vrat · Shani Jayanti, Jyeshtha Amavasya.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 May 2026?
Bharani nakshatra until 05:30 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:13 AM – 04:58 AM. Good Choghadiya: Shubh 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM, Labh 01:41 PM – 03:16 PM, Amrit 03:16 PM – 04:52 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 May 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:27 PM.