Chennai Panchang – 15 December 2026
15 December 2026, Tuesday · Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 15 December 2026 (Tuesday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi tithi until 09:20 PM, followed by Saptami. Nakshatra is Dhanishta until 11:53 AM, yoga Harshana, and the Moon is in Kumbha. Sunrise is at 06:23 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM. Rahu Kaal is 02:54 PM – 04:19 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM. Festival on this day: Skanda Sashti.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Shashthi until 09:20 PMthen Shukla Saptami until 10:46 PM, 16 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 11:53 AMthen Shatabhisha until 02:02 PM, 16 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Dhanishta pada 4 until 11:53 AMthen Shatabhisha pada 1 until 06:29 PMthen Shatabhisha pada 2 until 01:02 AM, 16 Decthen Shatabhisha pada 3 until 07:34 AM, 16 Dec |
| Yoga | Harshana until 01:37 PMthen Vajra until 01:46 PM, 16 Dec |
| Karana | Kaulava until 08:22 AMthen Taitila until 09:20 PMthen Garaja until 10:08 AM, 16 Dec |
| Vaar | Tuesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Vrishchika |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Kumbha until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Jyeshtha |
| Day length | 11 h 22 min |
| Night length | 12 h 39 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:04 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 06:12 AM, 16 Dec – 07:56 AM, 16 Dec |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:42 AM – 05:33 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:08 AM – 06:23 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 01:58 PM – 02:43 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:45 PM – 06:10 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:45 PM – 07:01 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:45 PM – 09:58 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:39 PM – 12:29 AM, 16 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 02:54 PM – 04:19 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 09:14 AM – 10:39 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 12:04 PM – 01:29 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 08:39 AM – 09:25 AM 10:49 PM – 11:39 PM |
| Varjyam | 07:44 PM – 09:28 PM |
| Bhadra | None today |
| Panchak | 06:23 AM – 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Rog | 06:23 AM – 07:48 AM |
|---|---|
| Udveg | 07:48 AM – 09:14 AM |
| Char | 09:14 AM – 10:39 AM |
| Labh | 10:39 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Amrit | 12:04 PM – 01:29 PM |
| Kaal | 01:29 PM – 02:54 PM |
| Shubh | 02:54 PM – 04:19 PM |
| Rog | 04:19 PM – 05:45 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Kaal | 05:45 PM – 07:20 PM |
|---|---|
| Labh | 07:20 PM – 08:54 PM |
| Udveg | 08:54 PM – 10:29 PM |
| Shubh | 10:29 PM – 12:04 AM, 16 Dec |
| Amrit | 12:04 AM, 16 Dec – 01:39 AM, 16 Dec |
| Char | 01:39 AM, 16 Dec – 03:14 AM, 16 Dec |
| Rog | 03:14 AM, 16 Dec – 04:49 AM, 16 Dec |
| Kaal | 04:49 AM, 16 Dec – 06:24 AM, 16 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Vrishchika | 06:23 AM – 06:32 AM |
|---|---|
| Dhanu | 06:32 AM – 08:39 AM |
| Makara | 08:39 AM – 10:32 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:32 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Meena | 12:14 PM – 01:54 PM |
| Mesha | 01:54 PM – 03:42 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:42 PM – 05:44 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:44 PM – 07:56 PM |
| Karka | 07:56 PM – 10:05 PM |
| Simha | 10:05 PM – 12:08 AM, 16 Dec |
| Kanya | 12:08 AM, 16 Dec – 02:09 AM, 16 Dec |
| Tula | 02:09 AM, 16 Dec – 04:16 AM, 16 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 04:16 AM, 16 Dec – 06:24 AM, 16 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Kumbha → West until 09:13 AM, 17 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| 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 | Margashirsha |
| Amanta Month | Margashirsha |
| Ritu | Hemant |
| Ayana | Dakshinayana |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which tithi is it on 15 December 2026?
In Chennai, it is Margashirsha Shukla Shashthi until 09:20 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 15 December 2026?
Skanda Sashti.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 15 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 02:54 PM – 04:19 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 15 December 2026?
Dhanishta nakshatra until 11:53 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 15 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:42 AM – 05:33 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 10:39 AM – 12:04 PM, Amrit 12:04 PM – 01:29 PM, Shubh 02:54 PM – 04:19 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 15 December 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:23 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM.