Chennai Panchang – 21 October 2026
21 October 2026, Wednesday · Ashwin Shukla Dashami · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 21 October 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Ashwin Shukla Dashami tithi until 02:12 PM, followed by Ekadashi. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 07:48 PM, yoga Ganda, and the Moon is in Makara. Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM. Rahu Kaal is 11:54 AM – 01:22 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:30 AM – 12:17 PM.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 02:12 PMthen Shukla Ekadashi until 02:49 PM, 22 Oct |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 07:48 PMthen Shatabhisha until 08:49 PM, 22 Oct |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 2 until 07:00 AMthen Dhanishta pada 3 until 01:25 PMthen Dhanishta pada 4 until 07:48 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 1 until 02:08 AM, 22 Oct |
| Yoga | Ganda until 12:33 AM, 22 Octthen Vriddhi until 11:39 PM, 22 Oct |
| Karana | Garaja until 02:12 PMthen Vanija until 02:36 AM, 22 Octthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 02:49 PM, 22 Oct |
| Vaar | Wednesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Tula |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Makara until 07:00 AMthen Kumbha until 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
| Surya Nakshatra | Chitra |
| Day length | 11 h 47 min |
| Night length | 12 h 13 min |
| Madhyahna | 11:54 AM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:30 AM – 12:17 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:38 AM – 10:21 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:23 AM – 05:11 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 04:47 AM – 06:00 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:51 PM – 02:38 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:47 PM – 06:11 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:47 PM – 07:00 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:47 PM – 09:51 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:29 PM – 12:18 AM, 22 Oct |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 11:54 AM – 01:22 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:29 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:30 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Varjyam | 03:18 AM, 22 Oct – 04:58 AM, 22 Oct |
| Bhadra | 02:36 AM, 22 Oct – 02:49 PM, 22 Oct |
| Panchak | 07:00 AM – 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:00 AM – 07:29 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:29 AM – 08:57 AM |
| Kaal | 08:57 AM – 10:25 AM |
| Shubh | 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Rog | 11:54 AM – 01:22 PM |
| Udveg | 01:22 PM – 02:50 PM |
| Char | 02:50 PM – 04:18 PM |
| Labh | 04:18 PM – 05:47 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:47 PM – 07:18 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:18 PM – 08:50 PM |
| Amrit | 08:50 PM – 10:22 PM |
| Char | 10:22 PM – 11:54 PM |
| Rog | 11:54 PM – 01:25 AM, 22 Oct |
| Kaal | 01:25 AM, 22 Oct – 02:57 AM, 22 Oct |
| Labh | 02:57 AM, 22 Oct – 04:29 AM, 22 Oct |
| Udveg | 04:29 AM, 22 Oct – 06:00 AM, 22 Oct |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Tula | 06:00 AM – 07:56 AM |
|---|---|
| Vrishchika | 07:56 AM – 10:08 AM |
| Dhanu | 10:08 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Makara | 12:15 PM – 02:09 PM |
| Kumbha | 02:09 PM – 03:50 PM |
| Meena | 03:50 PM – 05:30 PM |
| Mesha | 05:30 PM – 07:18 PM |
| Vrishabha | 07:18 PM – 09:20 PM |
| Mithuna | 09:20 PM – 11:32 PM |
| Karka | 11:32 PM – 01:41 AM, 22 Oct |
| Simha | 01:41 AM, 22 Oct – 03:44 AM, 22 Oct |
| Kanya | 03:44 AM, 22 Oct – 05:46 AM, 22 Oct |
| Tula | 05:46 AM, 22 Oct – 06:00 AM, 22 Oct |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Makara → South until 07:00 AMKumbha → West until 03:04 PM, 23 Oct |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Makara, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Rohini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Hasta, Swati, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Shravana, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada, Revati |
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 21 October 2026?
In Chennai, it is Ashwin Shukla Dashami until 02:12 PM.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 21 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 11:54 AM – 01:22 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 21 October 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 07:48 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 21 October 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:30 AM – 12:17 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:23 AM – 05:11 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:00 AM – 07:29 AM, Amrit 07:29 AM – 08:57 AM, Shubh 10:25 AM – 11:54 AM, Labh 04:18 PM – 05:47 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 21 October 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:00 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM.