Chennai Panchang – 16 August 2026
16 August 2026, Sunday · Shravana Shukla Chaturthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 August 2026 (Sunday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Shravana Shukla Chaturthi tithi until 04:53 PM, followed by Panchami. Nakshatra is Hasta until 03:51 AM, 17 Aug, yoga Sadhya, and the Moon is in Kanya. Sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset at 06:29 PM. Rahu Kaal is 04:55 PM – 06:29 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:48 AM – 12:38 PM. Festival on this day: Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturthi until 04:53 PMthen Shukla Panchami until 05:01 PM, 17 Aug |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta until 03:51 AM, 17 Augthen Chitra until 04:59 AM, 18 Aug |
| Nakshatra Pada | Hasta pada 1 until 09:28 AMthen Hasta pada 2 until 03:33 PMthen Hasta pada 3 until 09:40 PMthen Hasta pada 4 until 03:51 AM, 17 Aug |
| Yoga | Sadhya until 04:08 AM, 17 Augthen Shubha until 03:29 AM, 18 Aug |
| Karana | Vishti (Bhadra) until 04:53 PMthen Bava until 04:51 AM, 17 Augthen Balava until 05:01 PM, 17 Aug |
| Vaar | Sunday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Karka |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kanya until 04:19 PM, 17 Aug |
| Surya Nakshatra | Ashlesha |
| Day length | 12 h 32 min |
| Night length | 11 h 28 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:13 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:48 AM – 12:38 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 09:44 PM – 11:22 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:25 AM – 05:11 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:48 AM – 05:57 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:18 PM – 03:08 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 06:29 PM – 06:52 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 06:29 PM – 07:38 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 06:29 PM – 10:19 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:50 PM – 12:36 AM, 17 Aug |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 04:55 PM – 06:29 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:13 PM – 01:47 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 03:21 PM – 04:55 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 04:49 PM – 05:39 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:58 AM – 01:36 PM |
| Bhadra | 05:57 AM – 04:53 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:57 AM – 07:31 AM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:31 AM – 09:05 AM |
| Labh | 09:05 AM – 10:39 AM |
| Amrit | 10:39 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Kaal | 12:13 PM – 01:47 PM |
| Shubh | 01:47 PM – 03:21 PM |
| Rog | 03:21 PM – 04:55 PM |
| Udveg | 04:55 PM – 06:29 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Shubh | 06:29 PM – 07:55 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:55 PM – 09:21 PM |
| Char | 09:21 PM – 10:47 PM |
| Rog | 10:47 PM – 12:13 AM, 17 Aug |
| Kaal | 12:13 AM, 17 Aug – 01:39 AM, 17 Aug |
| Labh | 01:39 AM, 17 Aug – 03:05 AM, 17 Aug |
| Udveg | 03:05 AM, 17 Aug – 04:31 AM, 17 Aug |
| Shubh | 04:31 AM, 17 Aug – 05:57 AM, 17 Aug |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Karka | 05:57 AM – 06:05 AM |
|---|---|
| Simha | 06:05 AM – 08:08 AM |
| Kanya | 08:08 AM – 10:09 AM |
| Tula | 10:09 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Vrishchika | 12:16 PM – 02:28 PM |
| Dhanu | 02:28 PM – 04:35 PM |
| Makara | 04:35 PM – 06:28 PM |
| Kumbha | 06:28 PM – 08:10 PM |
| Meena | 08:10 PM – 09:50 PM |
| Mesha | 09:50 PM – 11:38 PM |
| Vrishabha | 11:38 PM – 01:40 AM, 17 Aug |
| Mithuna | 01:40 AM, 17 Aug – 03:51 AM, 17 Aug |
| Karka | 03:51 AM, 17 Aug – 05:57 AM, 17 Aug |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kanya → South until 04:19 PM, 17 Aug |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Karka, Kanya, 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 | Shravana |
| Amanta Month | Shravana |
| Ritu | Varsha |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 August 2026?
In Chennai, it is Shravana Shukla Chaturthi until 04:53 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 August 2026?
Vinayaka Chaturthi.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 04:55 PM – 06:29 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 August 2026?
Hasta nakshatra until 03:51 AM, 17 Aug.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 August 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:48 AM – 12:38 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:25 AM – 05:11 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 09:05 AM – 10:39 AM, Amrit 10:39 AM – 12:13 PM, Shubh 01:47 PM – 03:21 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 August 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:57 AM and sunset at 06:29 PM.