Chennai Panchang for Sunday, 9 August 2026

Chennai Panchang at a glance

• In Chennai on 9 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ekadashi until 11:05 AM, then Krishna Dwadashi until 8:01 AM on 10 Aug (IST).
• The nakshatra in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is Mrigashira until 2:43 PM, then Ardra until 12:27 PM on 10 Aug (IST).
• The yoga in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is Harshana until 2:04 AM on 10 Aug, then Vajra until 10:27 PM on 10 Aug (IST).
• The karana in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is Balava until 11:05 AM, then Kaulava until 9:34 PM, then Taitila until 8:01 AM on 10 Aug (IST).
• Sunrise in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is at 5:55 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (IST).
• In Chennai on 9 August 2026, moonrise is at 2:00 AM and moonset is at 3:30 PM (IST).
• Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 4:58 PM to 6:32 PM (IST).
• Yamaganda in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 12:14 PM to 1:49 PM (IST).
• Gulika Kaal in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 3:23 PM to 4:58 PM (IST).
• Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 11:49 AM to 12:39 PM (IST).
• Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 9 August 2026.
• The Moon in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is in Mithuna (Gemini) until 4:43 AM on 11 Aug (IST).
• The lunar month is Ashadha (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Krishna Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.

Panchang (five limbs)

Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset

Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods

Choghadiya in Chennai

Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)

Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)

Vrat, festivals and devotional texts

• Ekadashi Vrat (tithi 5:55 AM – 11:05 AM). Ekadashi prevails at sunrise (Smarta rule; Vaishnava observance can fall a day later).

Texts for this day

• Ekadashi Vrat Source-backed: Narada Purana 1.23.3-4.
• Gayatri Mantra Editorial link: the verse addresses Savitr, the solar deity; Sunday is the Sun's weekday.
• Aarti: Om Jai Jagdish Hare Editorial link: the Vishnu aarti for a Vishnu observance.

Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.

Hindu calendar

Frequently asked questions

What is the tithi in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

In Chennai on 9 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Krishna Ekadashi until 11:05 AM, then Krishna Dwadashi until 8:01 AM on 10 Aug (IST).

What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 4:58 PM to 6:32 PM (IST). Rahu Kaal is one of the eight equal parts of daytime between sunrise and sunset; which part it is depends on the weekday.

What is the nakshatra in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

The nakshatra in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is Mrigashira until 2:43 PM, then Ardra until 12:27 PM on 10 Aug (IST).

What is the shubh muhurat in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is from 11:49 AM to 12:39 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 9:05 AM–10:39 AM, Amrit 10:39 AM–12:14 PM, Shubh 1:49 PM–3:23 PM (IST).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

Sunrise in Chennai on 9 August 2026 is at 5:55 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (IST).

Is there Panchak in Chennai on 9 August 2026?

Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 9 August 2026.

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Same date in nearby cities

• Tirupati
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• Bengaluru
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How this is calculated

Vedic Drishti calculates this Panchang with Swiss Ephemeris 2.10.03 and the Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) ayanamsa for Chennai at 13.0827° N, 80.2707° E. The Panchang day runs from local sunrise to the next sunrise; times are IST (UTC+05:30) with seconds dropped. Methodology