Panchang for Chennai

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Sunday · रविवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementToday's Transitions
TithiSaptami upto 8:27 AM, Ashtami
NakshatraPurva Ashadha upto 12:48 PM, Uttara Ashadha— Lord: venus, Deity: Apas
YogaSukarma upto 11:55 PM, Dhriti
KaranaVanija upto 8:27 AM, Vishti upto 9:42 PM, Bava
VarSunday· रविवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Moonrise
12:18 PM
Moonset
11:51 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Dhanu· धनु
Sun Rashi
Tula· तुला
Sun Nakshatra (Surya Nakshatra)
Chitra
· चित्रा

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:23 AM5:11 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:30 AM12:18 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:54 PM2:36 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:24 PM6:12 PM48m
Amrit Kaal7:23 AM9:11 AM1h 48m
Nishita Muhurta11:30 PM12:18 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal4:20 PM5:48 PM1h 29m
Gulika Kaal2:51 PM4:20 PM1h 29m
Yama Ghanta11:54 AM1:22 PM1h 29m
Dur Muhurtam 111:59 AM12:46 PM47m
Dur Muhurtam 212:47 PM1:34 PM47m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Ashwin· आश्विन
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Sharad· शरद
Ayana
Dakshinayana· दक्षिणायन

Maha Saptami (Durga Puja)— Public Holiday in India

Maha Saptami

West Bengal

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Chennai (13.09°N, 80.28°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Chennai, India
Panchang
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Ashwin · आश्विन Shukla Paksha • VS 2083 Siddharthi
5:59 AM
🌅 5:48 PM
Day: 11h 49m

Radiant

प्रकाशमय

Bright, vitalizing, illuminating. Like the sun at its zenith.

Tithi
सप्तमी
Nakshatra
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Yoga
सुकर्म
Karana
वणिज

Chandrabala & Tarabala

Moon in DhanuPurva Ashadha Nakshatra

Chandrabala — Moon Strength by Rashi

Aries
मेष
House 9
Taurus
वृषभ
House 8
Gemini
मिथुन
House 7
Cancer
कर्क
House 6
Leo
सिंह
House 5
Virgo
कन्या
House 4
Libra
तुला
House 3
Scorpio
वृश्चिक
House 2
Sagittarius
धनु
House 1
Capricorn
मकर
House 12
Aquarius
कुंभ
House 11
Pisces
मीन
House 10
Favorable (1,3,6,7,10,11) Ashtama Chandra (8th) Avoid (2,4,5,9,12)

Tarabala — Star Strength by Nakshatra

Ashwini
अश्विनी
Sampat
Bharani
भरणी
Janma
Krittika
कृत्तिका
Parama Mitra
Rohini
रोहिणी
Mitra
Mrigashira
मृगशिरा
Naidhana
Ardra
आर्द्रा
Sadhaka
Punarvasu
पुनर्वसु
Pratyari
Pushya
पुष्य
Kshema
Ashlesha
आश्लेषा
Vipat
Magha
माघा
Sampat
Purva Phalguni
पूर्व फाल्गुनी
Janma
Uttara Phalguni
उत्तर फाल्गुनी
Parama Mitra
Hasta
हस्त
Mitra
Chitra
चित्रा
Naidhana
Swati
स्वाति
Sadhaka
Vishakha
विशाखा
Pratyari
Anuradha
अनुराधा
Kshema
Jyeshtha
ज्येष्ठा
Vipat
Mula
मूल
Sampat
Purva Ashadha
पूर्वाषाढ़ा
Janma
Uttara Ashadha
उत्तराषाढ़ा
Parama Mitra
Shravana
श्रवण
Mitra
Dhanishta
धनिष्ठा
Naidhana
Shatabhisha
शतभिषा
Sadhaka
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Pratyari
Uttara Bhadrapada
उत्तरभाद्रपदा
Kshema
Revati
रेवती
Vipat
Good Tara (2,4,6,8,9) Janma (neutral) Avoid (3,5,7)

Upcoming Festival

Maha Navamiin 2 days

महा नवमी

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

Maha Saptami (Durga Puja)— Public Holiday in India

Maha Saptami

state
📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 18
📅
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Ashtami - Durga Puja climax
Oct 19
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:30 AM12:18 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
7:23 AM9:11 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:54 PM2:36 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:24 PM6:12 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
4:20 PM5:48 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
11:54 AM1:22 PM
Gulika KaalMedium
2:51 PM4:20 PM
VarjyamAvoid
9:44 PM11:32 PM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Amrit
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Char7:28
Labh8:56
Amri10:25
Kala11:54
Shub1:22
Roga2:51
Udve4:20
Udve5:48
Labh7:19
Udve8:51
Shub10:22
Shub11:53
Amri1:25
Char2:56
Roga4:27
Kala
Hora
6:58
7:57
8:56
9:55
10:55
11:54
12:53
1:52
2:51
3:50
4:49
5:48
6:49
7:50
8:51
9:52
10:52
11:53
12:54
1:55
2:56
3:57
4:58
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Saptami8:27
Ashtami
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha12:48
Uttara Ashadha
Yoga
Sukarma11:55
Dhriti
Karana
Vanija8:27
Vishti9:42
Bava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Health-related activities
Surya worship and upasana
Seeking fame and recognition
⚠️ Caution
Hiding or being secretive
Avoiding public recognition
Neglecting health
Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
📖

Saptami Tithi (सप्तमी)

Shukla Paksha

Seventh lunar day ruled by Surya (Sun) - brings vitality, clarity, and success. Associated with Aditya (solar deity) bringing radiance and authority. Excellent for important undertakings, leadership activities, and gaining recognition. Favorable for health-related matters, seeking authority, and public activities. Shukla Saptami is Ratha Saptami - highly auspicious for Sun worship. Good for announcing achievements and taking center stage. Avoid secretive activities and working in shadows. The solar energy demands transparency.

Highly Favorable
Health matters
Leadership activities
Public announcements
Seeking authority
Best Avoided
Secretive activities
Deception
Working in shadows
📚 Source: Bhavishya Purana, Brahma Parva; Ratha Saptami Vrat Katha; Surya Upasana texts

Purva Ashadha Nakshatra (पूर्वाषाढ़ा)

Lord: venus • Deity: Apas

Ruled by Venus, deity Apas (water). Brings invincibility and victory. Excellent for competitive activities, battles, and pursuing victory. Purifying nature.

Highly Favorable
Competitions
Victory pursuits
Purification
Best Avoided
Passive activities
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Health matters
Leadership activities
Public announcements
Seeking authority
Sun worship
Important undertakings
Government matters
Gaining recognition
Competitions
Victory pursuits

Proceed With Caution

5 activities
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

4 activities
Secretive activities
Deception
Working in shadows
Passive activities

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:59 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:48 PM
🌕
Moonrise
12:18 PM
🌙
Moonset
11:51 PM
Madhyahna
11:54 AM
🕐
Day Length
11h 49m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
धनु
Sun Sign
तुला
Sun Nakshatra
चित्रा
Season
Autumn
Sharad
Ayana
Dakshinayana
दक्षिणायन
Month
Ashwin
आश्विन · दिन 1
Samvat
2083 · Siddharthi
Shaka 1948
Disha Shool
West
पश्चिम

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
9:44 PM11:32 PM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
11:59 AM12:46 PM
12:47 PM1:34 PM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:30 PM12:18 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
4:23 AM5:11 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise
🌅
Pratah Sandhya
4:48 AM5:59 AM
Morning twilight • 71 min before sunrise
🌇
Sayahna Sandhya
5:48 PM6:59 PM
Evening twilight • 71 min after sunset

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Chennai.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 13 Sept 2026, 11:50:28 pm | 13.0878°N, 80.2785°E