Chennai Panchang – 18 October 2026
18 October 2026, Sunday · Ashwin Shukla Saptami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 18 October 2026 (Sunday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Ashwin Shukla Saptami tithi until 08:29 AM, followed by Ashtami. Nakshatra is Purva Ashadha until 12:49 PM, yoga Sukarma, and the Moon is in Dhanu. Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM. Rahu Kaal is 04:20 PM – 05:48 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:30 AM – 12:18 PM. Festival on this day: Tula Sankranti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Saptami until 08:29 AMthen Shukla Ashtami until 10:52 AM, 19 Oct |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva Ashadha until 12:49 PMthen Uttara Ashadha until 03:39 PM, 19 Oct |
| Nakshatra Pada | Purva Ashadha pada 3 until 06:04 AMthen Purva Ashadha pada 4 until 12:49 PMthen Uttara Ashadha pada 1 until 07:33 PMthen Uttara Ashadha pada 2 until 02:16 AM, 19 Oct |
| Yoga | Sukarma until 11:56 PMthen Dhriti until 12:35 AM, 20 Oct |
| Karana | Vanija until 08:29 AMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 09:43 PMthen Bava until 10:52 AM, 19 Oct |
| Vaar | Sunday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Tula |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Dhanu until 07:33 PMthen Makara until 07:00 AM, 21 Oct |
| Surya Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Day length | 11 h 48 min |
| Night length | 12 h 12 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:54 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:30 AM – 12:18 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 07:24 AM – 09:13 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:22 AM – 05:11 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:47 AM – 06:00 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:52 PM – 02:39 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:48 PM – 06:13 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:48 PM – 07:01 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:48 PM – 09:52 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:30 PM – 12:19 AM, 19 Oct |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 04:20 PM – 05:48 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 11:54 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 02:51 PM – 04:20 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 04:14 PM – 05:01 PM |
| Varjyam | 09:45 PM – 11:33 PM |
| Bhadra | 08:29 AM – 09:43 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Udveg | 06:00 AM – 07:28 AM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:28 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Labh | 08:57 AM – 10:25 AM |
| Amrit | 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Kaal | 11:54 AM – 01:23 PM |
| Shubh | 01:23 PM – 02:51 PM |
| Rog | 02:51 PM – 04:20 PM |
| Udveg | 04:20 PM – 05:48 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:48 PM – 07:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:20 PM – 08:51 PM |
| Char | 08:51 PM – 10:23 PM |
| Rog | 10:23 PM – 11:54 PM |
| Kaal | 11:54 PM – 01:26 AM, 19 Oct |
| Labh | 01:26 AM, 19 Oct – 02:57 AM, 19 Oct |
| Udveg | 02:57 AM, 19 Oct – 04:29 AM, 19 Oct |
| Shubh | 04:29 AM, 19 Oct – 06:00 AM, 19 Oct |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Kanya | 06:00 AM – 06:01 AM |
|---|---|
| Tula | 06:01 AM – 08:08 AM |
| Vrishchika | 08:08 AM – 10:20 AM |
| Dhanu | 10:20 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Makara | 12:27 PM – 02:20 PM |
| Kumbha | 02:20 PM – 04:02 PM |
| Meena | 04:02 PM – 05:42 PM |
| Mesha | 05:42 PM – 07:30 PM |
| Vrishabha | 07:30 PM – 09:32 PM |
| Mithuna | 09:32 PM – 11:44 PM |
| Karka | 11:44 PM – 01:53 AM, 19 Oct |
| Simha | 01:53 AM, 19 Oct – 03:56 AM, 19 Oct |
| Kanya | 03:56 AM, 19 Oct – 05:57 AM, 19 Oct |
| Tula | 05:57 AM, 19 Oct – 06:00 AM, 19 Oct |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Dhanu → East until 07:33 PMMakara → South until 07:00 AM, 21 Oct |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Dhanu, Kumbha, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Rohini, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara 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 18 October 2026?
In Chennai, it is Ashwin Shukla Saptami until 08:29 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 18 October 2026?
Tula Sankranti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 18 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 04:20 PM – 05:48 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 18 October 2026?
Purva Ashadha nakshatra until 12:49 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 18 October 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:30 AM – 12:18 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:22 AM – 05:11 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 08:57 AM – 10:25 AM, Amrit 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM, Shubh 01:23 PM – 02:51 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 18 October 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM.