Chennai Panchang – 17 July 2026
17 July 2026, Friday · Ashadha Shukla Tritiya · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 17 July 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Ashadha Shukla Tritiya tithi until 06:28 AM, followed by Chaturthi. Nakshatra is Magha until 06:35 PM, yoga Vyatipata, and the Moon is in Simha. Sunrise is at 05:51 AM and sunset at 06:39 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:39 AM – 12:15 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:49 AM – 12:41 PM. Festival on this day: Karka Sankranti, Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya until 06:28 AMthen Shukla Chaturthi until 04:43 AM, 18 Julthen Shukla Panchami until 03:43 AM, 19 Jul |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha until 06:35 PMthen Purva Phalguni until 06:00 PM, 18 Jul |
| Nakshatra Pada | Magha pada 2 until 07:08 AMthen Magha pada 3 until 12:50 PMthen Magha pada 4 until 06:35 PMthen Purva Phalguni pada 1 until 12:22 AM, 18 Jul |
| Yoga | Vyatipata until 10:46 PMthen Variyan until 08:45 PM, 18 Jul |
| Karana | Garaja until 06:28 AMthen Vanija until 05:30 PMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 04:43 AM, 18 Julthen Bava until 04:07 PM, 18 Jul |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Karka |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Simha until 11:59 PM, 18 Jul |
| Surya Nakshatra | Punarvasu |
| Day length | 12 h 48 min |
| Night length | 11 h 12 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:15 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:49 AM – 12:41 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 04:18 PM – 05:49 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:21 AM – 05:06 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:44 AM – 05:51 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:23 PM – 03:14 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:39 PM – 07:02 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:39 PM – 07:46 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:39 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:53 PM – 12:38 AM, 18 Jul |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:39 AM – 12:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:27 PM – 05:03 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 07:27 AM – 09:03 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:25 AM – 09:16 AM 12:41 PM – 01:32 PM |
| Varjyam | 07:13 AM – 08:44 AM 02:23 AM, 18 Jul – 03:57 AM, 18 Jul |
| Bhadra | 05:30 PM – 04:43 AM, 18 Jul |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Magha: 05:51 AM – 06:35 PM |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 05:51 AM – 07:27 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:27 AM – 09:03 AM |
| Amrit | 09:03 AM – 10:39 AM |
| Kaal | 10:39 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Shubh | 12:15 PM – 01:51 PM |
| Rog | 01:51 PM – 03:27 PM |
| Udveg | 03:27 PM – 05:03 PM |
| Char | 05:03 PM – 06:39 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:39 PM – 08:03 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 08:03 PM – 09:27 PM |
| Labh | 09:27 PM – 10:51 PM |
| Udveg | 10:51 PM – 12:15 AM, 18 Jul |
| Shubh | 12:15 AM, 18 Jul – 01:39 AM, 18 Jul |
| Amrit | 01:39 AM, 18 Jul – 03:03 AM, 18 Jul |
| Char | 03:03 AM, 18 Jul – 04:27 AM, 18 Jul |
| Rog | 04:27 AM, 18 Jul – 05:51 AM, 18 Jul |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Mithuna | 05:51 AM – 05:53 AM |
|---|---|
| Karka | 05:53 AM – 08:03 AM |
| Simha | 08:03 AM – 10:06 AM |
| Kanya | 10:06 AM – 12:07 PM |
| Tula | 12:07 PM – 02:14 PM |
| Vrishchika | 02:14 PM – 04:26 PM |
| Dhanu | 04:26 PM – 06:33 PM |
| Makara | 06:33 PM – 08:26 PM |
| Kumbha | 08:26 PM – 10:08 PM |
| Meena | 10:08 PM – 11:48 PM |
| Mesha | 11:48 PM – 01:36 AM, 18 Jul |
| Vrishabha | 01:36 AM, 18 Jul – 03:38 AM, 18 Jul |
| Mithuna | 03:38 AM, 18 Jul – 05:49 AM, 18 Jul |
| Karka | 05:49 AM, 18 Jul – 05:51 AM, 18 Jul |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Simha → East until 11:59 PM, 18 Jul |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashadha |
| Amanta Month | Ashadha |
| Ritu | Grishma |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 17 July 2026?
In Chennai, it is Ashadha Shukla Tritiya until 06:28 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 17 July 2026?
Karka Sankranti, Vinayaka Chaturthi.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 17 July 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 10:39 AM – 12:15 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 17 July 2026?
Magha nakshatra until 06:35 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 17 July 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:49 AM – 12:41 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:21 AM – 05:06 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 07:27 AM – 09:03 AM, Amrit 09:03 AM – 10:39 AM, Shubh 12:15 PM – 01:51 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 17 July 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:51 AM and sunset at 06:39 PM.