Chennai Panchang – 17 May 2026
17 May 2026, Sunday · Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Pratipada · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 17 May 2026 (Sunday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Pratipada tithi until 09:41 PM, followed by Dwitiya. Nakshatra is Krittika until 02:32 PM, yoga Shobhana, and the Moon is in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:28 PM. Rahu Kaal is 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Pratipada until 09:41 PMthen Shukla Dwitiya until 05:54 PM, 18 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika until 02:32 PMthen Rohini until 11:32 AM, 18 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Krittika pada 3 until 09:17 AMthen Krittika pada 4 until 02:32 PMthen Rohini pada 1 until 07:47 PMthen Rohini pada 2 until 01:02 AM, 18 May |
| Yoga | Shobhana until 06:15 AMthen Atiganda until 02:00 AM, 18 Maythen Sukarma until 09:48 PM, 18 May |
| Karana | Kimstughna until 11:37 AMthen Bava until 09:41 PMthen Balava until 07:46 AM, 18 May |
| Vaar | Sunday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishabha until 10:05 PM, 18 May |
| Surya Nakshatra | Krittika |
| Day length | 12 h 45 min |
| Night length | 11 h 15 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:06 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 12:26 PM – 01:50 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:13 AM – 04:58 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:36 AM – 05:43 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:13 PM – 03:04 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:28 PM – 06:50 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:28 PM – 07:36 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:28 PM – 10:13 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:43 PM – 12:28 AM, 18 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:05 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 03:16 PM – 04:52 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 04:46 PM – 05:37 PM |
| Varjyam | 04:32 AM, 18 May – 05:56 AM, 18 May |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:43 AM – 07:19 AM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM |
| Labh | 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Amrit | 10:30 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Kaal | 12:05 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Shubh | 01:41 PM – 03:16 PM |
| Rog | 03:16 PM – 04:52 PM |
| Udveg | 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:28 PM – 07:52 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:52 PM – 09:16 PM |
| Char | 09:16 PM – 10:41 PM |
| Rog | 10:41 PM – 12:05 AM, 18 May |
| Kaal | 12:05 AM, 18 May – 01:30 AM, 18 May |
| Labh | 01:30 AM, 18 May – 02:54 AM, 18 May |
| Udveg | 02:54 AM, 18 May – 04:19 AM, 18 May |
| Shubh | 04:19 AM, 18 May – 05:43 AM, 18 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 05:43 AM – 07:42 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 07:42 AM – 09:53 AM |
| Karka | 09:53 AM – 12:02 PM |
| Simha | 12:02 PM – 02:05 PM |
| Kanya | 02:05 PM – 04:07 PM |
| Tula | 04:07 PM – 06:14 PM |
| Vrishchika | 06:14 PM – 08:25 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:25 PM – 10:33 PM |
| Makara | 10:33 PM – 12:26 AM, 18 May |
| Kumbha | 12:26 AM, 18 May – 02:08 AM, 18 May |
| Meena | 02:08 AM, 18 May – 03:47 AM, 18 May |
| Mesha | 03:47 AM, 18 May – 05:35 AM, 18 May |
| Vrishabha | 05:35 AM, 18 May – 05:43 AM, 18 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishabha → South until 10:05 PM, 18 May |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Amanta Month | Adhik Jyeshtha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Uttarayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 17 May 2026?
In Chennai, it is Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Pratipada until 09:41 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 May 2026?
Krittika nakshatra until 02:32 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:13 AM – 04:58 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM, Amrit 10:30 AM – 12:05 PM, Shubh 01:41 PM – 03:16 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 May 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:28 PM.