Chennai Panchang – 16 October 2026
16 October 2026, Friday · Ashwin Shukla Shashthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 16 October 2026 (Friday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Ashwin Shukla Shashthi tithi until 05:55 AM, 17 Oct, followed by Saptami. Nakshatra is Jyeshtha until 06:48 AM, yoga Shobhana, and the Moon is in Vrishchika. Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:49 PM. Rahu Kaal is 10:26 AM – 11:54 AM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:31 AM – 12:18 PM. Festival on this day: Skanda Sashti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 05:55 AM, 17 Octthen Shukla Saptami until 08:29 AM, 18 Oct |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha until 06:48 AMthen Mula until 09:47 AM, 17 Oct |
| Nakshatra Pada | Jyeshtha pada 4 until 06:48 AMthen Mula pada 1 until 01:31 PMthen Mula pada 2 until 08:16 PMthen Mula pada 3 until 03:01 AM, 17 Oct |
| Yoga | Shobhana until 10:05 PMthen Atiganda until 11:02 PM, 17 Oct |
| Karana | Kaulava until 04:39 PMthen Taitila until 05:55 AM, 17 Octthen Garaja until 07:12 PM, 17 Oct |
| Vaar | Friday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Kanya |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishchika until 06:48 AMthen Dhanu until 07:33 PM, 18 Oct |
| Surya Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Day length | 11 h 49 min |
| Night length | 12 h 11 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:55 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:31 AM – 12:18 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 02:35 AM, 17 Oct – 04:23 AM, 17 Oct |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:22 AM – 05:11 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:47 AM – 06:00 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:53 PM – 02:40 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:49 PM – 06:14 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:49 PM – 07:02 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:49 PM – 09:53 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:30 PM – 12:19 AM, 17 Oct |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 10:26 AM – 11:54 AM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 02:52 PM – 04:21 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 07:28 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:22 AM – 09:09 AM 12:18 PM – 01:05 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:47 PM – 05:35 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Jyeshtha: 06:00 AM – 06:48 AM Mula: 06:48 AM – 09:47 AM, 17 Oct |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Char | 06:00 AM – 07:28 AM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:28 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Amrit | 08:57 AM – 10:26 AM |
| Kaal | 10:26 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Shubh | 11:54 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Rog | 01:23 PM – 02:52 PM |
| Udveg | 02:52 PM – 04:21 PM |
| Char | 04:21 PM – 05:49 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Rog | 05:49 PM – 07:21 PM |
|---|---|
| Kaal | 07:21 PM – 08:52 PM |
| Labh | 08:52 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Udveg | 10:23 PM – 11:55 PM |
| Shubh | 11:55 PM – 01:26 AM, 17 Oct |
| Amrit | 01:26 AM, 17 Oct – 02:57 AM, 17 Oct |
| Char | 02:57 AM, 17 Oct – 04:28 AM, 17 Oct |
| Rog | 04:28 AM, 17 Oct – 06:00 AM, 17 Oct |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Kanya | 06:00 AM – 06:09 AM |
|---|---|
| Tula | 06:09 AM – 08:16 AM |
| Vrishchika | 08:16 AM – 10:28 AM |
| Dhanu | 10:28 AM – 12:35 PM |
| Makara | 12:35 PM – 02:28 PM |
| Kumbha | 02:28 PM – 04:10 PM |
| Meena | 04:10 PM – 05:50 PM |
| Mesha | 05:50 PM – 07:38 PM |
| Vrishabha | 07:38 PM – 09:40 PM |
| Mithuna | 09:40 PM – 11:52 PM |
| Karka | 11:52 PM – 02:01 AM, 17 Oct |
| Simha | 02:01 AM, 17 Oct – 04:04 AM, 17 Oct |
| Kanya | 04:04 AM, 17 Oct – 06:00 AM, 17 Oct |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Friday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishchika → North until 06:48 AMDhanu → East until 07:33 PM, 18 Oct |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
Hindu Calendar
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 · Siddharthi |
|---|---|
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
| Kaliyuga | 5127 |
| Purnimanta Month | Ashwin |
| Amanta Month | Ashwin |
| Ritu | Sharad |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 16 October 2026?
In Chennai, it is Ashwin Shukla Shashthi until 05:55 AM, 17 Oct.
Which festival or vrat is on 16 October 2026?
Skanda Sashti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 16 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 10:26 AM – 11:54 AM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 16 October 2026?
Jyeshtha nakshatra until 06:48 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 16 October 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:31 AM – 12:18 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:22 AM – 05:11 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 07:28 AM – 08:57 AM, Amrit 08:57 AM – 10:26 AM, Shubh 11:54 AM – 01:23 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 16 October 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:49 PM.