Chennai Panchang – 18 May 2026
18 May 2026, Monday · Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 18 May 2026 (Monday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya tithi until 05:54 PM, followed by Tritiya. Nakshatra is Rohini until 11:32 AM, yoga Sukarma, and the Moon is in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:28 PM. Rahu Kaal is 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Dwitiya until 05:54 PMthen Shukla Tritiya until 02:19 PM, 19 May |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini until 11:32 AMthen Mrigashira until 08:42 AM, 19 May |
| Nakshatra Pada | Rohini pada 3 until 06:17 AMthen Rohini pada 4 until 11:32 AMthen Mrigashira pada 1 until 04:48 PMthen Mrigashira pada 2 until 10:05 PM |
| Yoga | Sukarma until 09:48 PMthen Dhriti until 05:48 PM, 19 May |
| Karana | Balava until 07:46 AMthen Kaulava until 05:54 PMthen Taitila until 04:04 AM, 19 Maythen Garaja until 02:19 PM, 19 May |
| Vaar | Monday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishabha |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishabha until 10:05 PMthen Mithuna until 10:39 PM, 20 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 | 08:44 AM – 10:08 AM 12:56 AM, 19 May – 02:21 AM, 19 May |
| 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, 19 May |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 01:41 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 12:31 PM – 01:22 PM 03:04 PM – 03:55 PM |
| Varjyam | 04:32 AM – 05:56 AM 04:28 PM – 05:53 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Amrit | 05:43 AM – 07:19 AM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM |
| Shubh | 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Rog | 10:30 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Udveg | 12:05 PM – 01:41 PM |
| Char | 01:41 PM – 03:17 PM |
| Labh | 03:17 PM – 04:52 PM |
| Amrit | 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Char | 06:28 PM – 07:52 PM |
|---|---|
| Rog | 07:52 PM – 09:17 PM |
| Kaal | 09:17 PM – 10:41 PM |
| Labh | 10:41 PM – 12:05 AM, 19 May |
| Udveg | 12:05 AM, 19 May – 01:30 AM, 19 May |
| Shubh | 01:30 AM, 19 May – 02:54 AM, 19 May |
| Amrit | 02:54 AM, 19 May – 04:18 AM, 19 May |
| Char | 04:18 AM, 19 May – 05:43 AM, 19 May |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishabha | 05:43 AM – 07:38 AM |
|---|---|
| Mithuna | 07:38 AM – 09:49 AM |
| Karka | 09:49 AM – 11:58 AM |
| Simha | 11:58 AM – 02:01 PM |
| Kanya | 02:01 PM – 04:03 PM |
| Tula | 04:03 PM – 06:10 PM |
| Vrishchika | 06:10 PM – 08:22 PM |
| Dhanu | 08:22 PM – 10:29 PM |
| Makara | 10:29 PM – 12:22 AM, 19 May |
| Kumbha | 12:22 AM, 19 May – 02:04 AM, 19 May |
| Meena | 02:04 AM, 19 May – 03:43 AM, 19 May |
| Mesha | 03:43 AM, 19 May – 05:31 AM, 19 May |
| Vrishabha | 05:31 AM, 19 May – 05:43 AM, 19 May |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | East — travel in this direction is avoided on Monday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishabha → South until 10:05 PMMithuna → West until 10:39 PM, 20 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 | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
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 18 May 2026?
In Chennai, it is Adhik Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya until 05:54 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 May 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 07:19 AM – 08:54 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 May 2026?
Rohini nakshatra until 11:32 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 May 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:40 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:13 AM – 04:58 AM. Good Choghadiya: Amrit 05:43 AM – 07:19 AM, Shubh 08:54 AM – 10:30 AM, Labh 03:17 PM – 04:52 PM, Amrit 04:52 PM – 06:28 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 May 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:43 AM and sunset at 06:28 PM.