Chennai Panchang for Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Chennai Panchang at a glance

• In Chennai on 19 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 7:20 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 9:18 PM on 20 Aug (IST).
• The nakshatra in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is Swati until 6:47 AM, then Vishakha until 9:08 AM on 20 Aug (IST).
• The yoga in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is Brahma until 3:44 AM on 20 Aug, then Indra until 4:25 AM on 21 Aug (IST).
• The karana in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is Gara until 6:31 AM, then Vanija until 7:20 PM, then Vishti (Bhadra) until 8:16 AM on 20 Aug (IST).
• Sunrise in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (IST).
• In Chennai on 19 August 2026, moonrise is at 11:30 AM and moonset is at 11:07 PM (IST).
• Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 12:12 PM to 1:46 PM (IST).
• Yamaganda in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 7:30 AM to 9:04 AM (IST).
• Gulika Kaal in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 10:38 AM to 12:12 PM (IST).
• Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 11:47 AM to 12:37 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays.
• Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 19 August 2026.
• The Moon in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is in Tula (Libra) until 2:30 AM on 20 Aug, then Vrishchika (Scorpio) until 9:57 PM on 21 Aug (IST).
• The lunar month is Shravana (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Shukla 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

No tithi-based vrat from our list falls on 19 August 2026 in Chennai.

Texts for this day

• Ganesh Aarti: Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Meva Editorial link: Wednesday is customarily dedicated to Ganesha.

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 19 August 2026?

In Chennai on 19 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Saptami until 7:20 PM, then Shukla Ashtami until 9:18 PM on 20 Aug (IST).

What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chennai on 19 August 2026?

Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 12:12 PM to 1:46 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 19 August 2026?

The nakshatra in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is Swati until 6:47 AM, then Vishakha until 9:08 AM on 20 Aug (IST).

What is the shubh muhurat in Chennai on 19 August 2026?

Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is from 11:47 AM to 12:37 PM (IST). It is traditionally not used on Wednesdays. Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 5:57 AM–7:30 AM, Amrit 7:30 AM–9:04 AM, Shubh 10:38 AM–12:12 PM, Labh 4:54 PM–6:27 PM (IST).

What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai on 19 August 2026?

Sunrise in Chennai on 19 August 2026 is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (IST).

Is there Panchak in Chennai on 19 August 2026?

Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 19 August 2026.

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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