Chennai Panchang – 23 December 2026
23 December 2026, Wednesday · Margashirsha Shukla Chaturdashi · Vikram Samvat 2083
On 23 December 2026 (Wednesday), the Panchang for Chennai shows Margashirsha Shukla Chaturdashi tithi until 10:48 AM, followed by Purnima. Nakshatra is Rohini until 07:57 AM, yoga Shubha, and the Moon is in Vrishabha. Sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM. Rahu Kaal is 12:08 PM – 01:33 PM and Abhijit Muhurat 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM. Festival on this day: Dattatreya Jayanti, Margashirsha Purnima.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Tithi | Shukla Chaturdashi until 10:48 AMthen Shukla Purnima until 06:58 AM, 24 Dec |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini until 07:57 AMthen Mrigashira until 04:53 AM, 24 Decthen Ardra until 01:47 AM, 25 Dec |
| Nakshatra Pada | Rohini pada 4 until 07:57 AMthen Mrigashira pada 1 until 01:12 PMthen Mrigashira pada 2 until 06:26 PMthen Mrigashira pada 3 until 11:40 PM |
| Yoga | Shubha until 05:15 PMthen Shukla until 12:51 PM, 24 Dec |
| Karana | Vanija until 10:48 AMthen Vishti (Bhadra) until 08:54 PMthen Bava until 06:58 AM, 24 Dec |
| Vaar | Wednesday |
| Paksha | Shukla |
Sunrise, Sunset & Moonrise
| Sun Sign | Dhanu |
|---|---|
| Moon Sign | Vrishabha until 06:26 PMthen Mithuna until 05:33 PM, 25 Dec |
| Surya Nakshatra | Mula |
| Day length | 11 h 21 min |
| Night length | 12 h 40 min |
| Madhyahna | 12:08 PM |
Shubh Muhurat Today
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM (avoided on Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Amrit Kaal | 05:07 AM – 06:32 AM 09:12 PM – 10:36 PM |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:46 AM – 05:37 AM |
| Pratah Sandhya | 05:12 AM – 06:27 AM |
| Vijaya Muhurat | 02:01 PM – 02:46 PM |
| Godhuli Muhurat | 05:48 PM – 06:14 PM |
| Sayahna Sandhya | 05:48 PM – 07:04 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:48 PM – 10:02 PM |
| Nishita Muhurat | 11:43 PM – 12:33 AM, 24 Dec |
Rahu Kaal & Inauspicious Times
| Rahu Kaal | 12:08 PM – 01:33 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 07:52 AM – 09:18 AM |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:43 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Dur Muhurtam | 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Varjyam | 12:50 PM – 02:13 PM |
| Bhadra | 10:48 AM – 08:54 PM |
| Panchak | None today |
| Gand Mool | None today |
Choghadiya
☀ Day Choghadiya
| Labh | 06:27 AM – 07:52 AM |
|---|---|
| Amrit | 07:52 AM – 09:18 AM |
| Kaal | 09:18 AM – 10:43 AM |
| Shubh | 10:43 AM – 12:08 PM |
| Rog | 12:08 PM – 01:33 PM |
| Udveg | 01:33 PM – 02:58 PM |
| Char | 02:58 PM – 04:23 PM |
| Labh | 04:23 PM – 05:48 PM |
☾ Night Choghadiya
| Udveg | 05:48 PM – 07:23 PM |
|---|---|
| Shubh | 07:23 PM – 08:58 PM |
| Amrit | 08:58 PM – 10:33 PM |
| Char | 10:33 PM – 12:08 AM, 24 Dec |
| Rog | 12:08 AM, 24 Dec – 01:43 AM, 24 Dec |
| Kaal | 01:43 AM, 24 Dec – 03:18 AM, 24 Dec |
| Labh | 03:18 AM, 24 Dec – 04:53 AM, 24 Dec |
| Udveg | 04:53 AM, 24 Dec – 06:28 AM, 24 Dec |
Amrit, Shubh, Labh — best · Char — neutral · Udveg, Kaal, Rog — avoid
Lagna Table
Rising sign from sunrise to next sunrise
| Dhanu | 06:27 AM – 08:08 AM |
|---|---|
| Makara | 08:08 AM – 10:01 AM |
| Kumbha | 10:01 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Meena | 11:43 AM – 01:22 PM |
| Mesha | 01:22 PM – 03:10 PM |
| Vrishabha | 03:10 PM – 05:13 PM |
| Mithuna | 05:13 PM – 07:24 PM |
| Karka | 07:24 PM – 09:33 PM |
| Simha | 09:33 PM – 11:36 PM |
| Kanya | 11:36 PM – 01:38 AM, 24 Dec |
| Tula | 01:38 AM, 24 Dec – 03:45 AM, 24 Dec |
| Vrishchika | 03:45 AM, 24 Dec – 05:57 AM, 24 Dec |
| Dhanu | 05:57 AM, 24 Dec – 06:28 AM, 24 Dec |
Disha Shool & Chandra Vasa
| Disha Shool | North — travel in this direction is avoided on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Chandra Vasa | Vrishabha → South until 06:26 PMMithuna → West until 05:33 PM, 25 Dec |
Chandrabalam & Tarabalam
If your birth rashi / nakshatra is listed, the day is favourable for you.
| Good Chandrabalam | Vrishabha, Karka, Simha, Vrishchika, Dhanu, Meena |
|---|---|
| Good Tarabalam | Ashwini, Krittika, Mrigashira, Ardra, Pushya, Magha, Uttara Phalguni, Chitra, Swati, Anuradha, Mula, Uttara Ashadha, Dhanishta, Shatabhisha, Uttara Bhadrapada |
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 23 December 2026?
In Chennai, it is Margashirsha Shukla Chaturdashi until 10:48 AM.
Which festival or vrat is on 23 December 2026?
Dattatreya Jayanti, Margashirsha Purnima.
What is the Rahu Kaal timing on 23 December 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 12:08 PM – 01:33 PM. Avoid starting new work during this period.
Which nakshatra is it on 23 December 2026?
Rohini nakshatra until 07:57 AM.
What is the shubh muhurat on 23 December 2026?
Abhijit Muhurat 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM, Brahma Muhurat 04:46 AM – 05:37 AM. Good Choghadiya: Labh 06:27 AM – 07:52 AM, Amrit 07:52 AM – 09:18 AM, Shubh 10:43 AM – 12:08 PM, Labh 04:23 PM – 05:48 PM.
What time is sunrise and sunset on 23 December 2026?
Sunrise in Chennai is at 06:27 AM and sunset at 05:48 PM.