Chennai Panchang – 20 December 2026
20 December 2026, Sunday · Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 20 December 2026 (Sunday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 08:15 PM, followed by Dwadashi. Nakshatra is Ashwini until 02:56 PM, yoga Parigha, and the Moon is in Mesha. Sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM. Rahu Kaal is 04:22 PM – 05:47 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:29 PM. Festival on this day: Mokshada Ekadashi.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Ekadashi until 08:15 PMthen Shukla Dwadashi until 05:37 PM, 21 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini until 02:56 PMthen Bharani until 01:09 PM, 21 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Ashwini pada 3 until 09:16 AMthen Ashwini pada 4 until 02:56 PMthen Bharani pada 1 until 08:33 PMthen Bharani pada 2 until 02:07 AM, 21 Dec |
| Yoga | Parigha until 08:10 AMthen Shiva until 05:07 AM, 21 Decthen Siddha until 01:32 AM, 22 Dec |
| Karana | Vanija until 09:18 AMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 08:15 PMthen Bava until 07:01 AM, 21 Dec |
| Vaar | Sunday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Mesha until 06:36 PM, 21 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Mula |
| Day length | 11 h 21 min |
| Night length | 12 h 39 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:07 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 AM – 12:29 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 08:02 AM – 09:34 AM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:45 AM – 05:35 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:10 AM – 06:26 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:47 PM – 06:12 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:47 PM – 07:03 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:47 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:41 PM – 12:32 AM, 21 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 04:22 PM – 05:47 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:06 PM – 01:32 PM |
| Gulika Kaal | 02:57 PM – 04:22 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 04:16 PM – 05:02 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:06 AM – 12:38 PM 11:49 PM – 01:18 AM, 21 Dec |
| Bhadra | 09:18 AM – 08:15 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | Ashwini: 06:26 AM – 02:56 PM |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Udveg | 06:26 AM – 07:51 AM |
|---|---|
| Char | 07:51 AM – 09:16 AM |
| Labh | 09:16 AM – 10:41 AM |
| Amrit | 10:41 AM – 12:06 PM |
| Kaal | 12:06 PM – 01:32 PM |
| Shubh | 01:32 PM – 02:57 PM |
| Rog | 02:57 PM – 04:22 PM |
| Udveg | 04:22 PM – 05:47 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Shubh | 05:47 PM – 07:22 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:22 PM – 08:57 PM |
| Char | 08:57 PM – 10:32 PM |
| Rog | 10:32 PM – 12:07 AM, 21 Dec |
| Kaal | 12:07 AM, 21 Dec – 01:42 AM, 21 Dec |
| Labh | 01:42 AM, 21 Dec – 03:16 AM, 21 Dec |
| Udveg | 03:16 AM, 21 Dec – 04:51 AM, 21 Dec |
| Shubh | 04:51 AM, 21 Dec – 06:26 AM, 21 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:26 AM – 08:19 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 08:19 AM – 10:13 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:13 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Meena | 11:54 AM – 01:34 PM |
| Mesha | 01:34 PM – 03:22 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:22 PM – 05:24 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:24 PM – 07:36 PM |
| Karka | 07:36 PM – 09:45 PM |
| Simha | 09:45 PM – 11:48 PM |
| Kanya | 11:48 PM – 01:50 AM, 21 Dec |
| Tula | 01:50 AM, 21 Dec – 03:56 AM, 21 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 03:56 AM, 21 Dec – 06:08 AM, 21 Dec |
| Dhanu | 06:08 AM, 21 Dec – 06:26 AM, 21 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | West — travel in this direction is avoided on Sunday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Mesha → East until 06:36 PM, 21 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Mesha, Mithuna, Karka, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Bharani, Krittika, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Ashlesha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Vishakha, Jyeshtha, Purva Ashadha, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, 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 20 December 2026?
In Chennai, it is Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi until 08:15 PM.
Which festival or vrat is on 20 December 2026?
Mokshada Ekadashi.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 20 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 04:22 PM – 05:47 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 20 December 2026?
Ashwini nakshatra until 02:56 PM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 20 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:44 AM – 12:29 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:45 AM – 05:35 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 09:16 AM – 10:41 AM, Amrit 10:41 AM – 12:06 PM, Shubh 01:32 PM – 02:57 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 20 December 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:26 AM and sunset at 05:47 PM.