Chennai Panchang for Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya and shubh muhurat for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (also known as Madras). All times are IST (UTC+05:30) for 13.0827° N, 80.2707° E.
Chennai Panchang at a glance
- In Chennai on 25 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 6:21 AM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 7:59 AM on 26 Aug (IST).
- The nakshatra in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is Uttara Ashadha until 10:51 PM, then Shravana until 12:48 AM on 27 Aug (IST).
- The yoga in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is Ayushman until 7:41 AM, then Saubhagya until 7:59 AM on 26 Aug (IST).
- The karana in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is Balava until 6:21 AM, then Kaulava until 7:13 PM, then Taitila until 7:59 AM on 26 Aug (IST).
- Sunrise in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:24 PM (IST).
- In Chennai on 25 August 2026, moonrise is at 4:31 PM and moonset is at 3:18 AM (IST).
- Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 3:17 PM to 4:51 PM (IST).
- Yamaganda in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 9:04 AM to 10:37 AM (IST).
- Gulika Kaal in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 12:11 PM to 1:44 PM (IST).
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 11:46 AM to 12:35 PM (IST).
- Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 25 August 2026.
- The Moon in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is in Makara (Capricorn) until 1:35 PM on 27 Aug (IST).
- The lunar month is Shravana (Amanta) and Shravana (Purnimanta), Shukla Paksha, Vikram Samvat 2083.
Panchang (five limbs)
| Weekday (Vara) | Tuesday |
| Tithi | Shukla Dwadashi until Shukla Trayodashi until |
| Paksha at sunrise | Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha until Shravana until |
| Yoga | Ayushman until Saubhagya until |
| Karana | Balava until Kaulava until Taitila until |
| Moon sign | Makara (Capricorn) until |
| Sun sign (sidereal) | Simha (Leo) |
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset
| Sunrise | |
| Sunset | |
| Moonrise | |
| Moonset | |
| Day length (Dinamana) | 12 h 27 min |
| Night length (Ratrimana) | 11 h 33 min |
Shubh muhurat and inauspicious periods
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Brahma Muhurta | ||
| Abhijit Muhurat | ||
| Rahu Kaal | ||
| Yamaganda | ||
| Gulika Kaal | ||
| Panchak | Not in effect | |
Choghadiya in Chennai
Day Choghadiya (sunrise to sunset)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
Night Choghadiya (sunset to next sunrise)
| Choghadiya | Nature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
| Labh | Gain | – |
| Udveg | Inauspicious | – |
| Shubh | Good | – |
| Amrit | Best | – |
| Char | Neutral (travel) | – |
| Rog | Inauspicious | – |
| Kaal | Inauspicious | – |
Vrat, festivals and devotional texts
- Bhaum Pradosh Vrat (tithi – ). Trayodashi prevails at sunset, when Pradosh Kaal begins.
Texts for this day
- Pradosh Vrat Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.6.5.
- Pradosh Vrat Katha Source-backed: Skanda Purana 3.3.7.162: hear or recite this account at the end of the Pradosha worship.
- Hanuman Aarti: Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki Editorial link: the Hanuman aarti is customarily sung after the Chalisa on Tuesday.
- Shri Hanuman Chalisa Editorial link: Tuesday is customarily dedicated to Hanuman.
- Shiv Aarti: Jai Shiv Omkara Editorial link: the Shiva aarti for a Shiva observance.
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Editorial link: a Shiva mantra for a Shiva observance.
Observance dates follow the stated tithi rule for this city; regional and sampradaya traditions can differ by a day.
Hindu calendar
| Lunar month (Amanta) | Shravana |
| Lunar month (Purnimanta) | Shravana |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the tithi in Chennai on 25 August 2026?
- In Chennai on 25 August 2026, the tithi at sunrise is Shukla Dwadashi until 6:21 AM, then Shukla Trayodashi until 7:59 AM on 26 Aug (IST).
- What is the Rahu Kaal time in Chennai on 25 August 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 3:17 PM to 4:51 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 25 August 2026?
- The nakshatra in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is Uttara Ashadha until 10:51 PM, then Shravana until 12:48 AM on 27 Aug (IST).
- What is the shubh muhurat in Chennai on 25 August 2026?
- Abhijit Muhurat in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is from 11:46 AM to 12:35 PM (IST). Auspicious daytime choghadiyas: Labh 10:37 AM–12:11 PM, Amrit 12:11 PM–1:44 PM, Shubh 3:17 PM–4:51 PM (IST).
- What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai on 25 August 2026?
- Sunrise in Chennai on 25 August 2026 is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:24 PM (IST).
- Is there Panchak in Chennai on 25 August 2026?
- Panchak is not in effect in Chennai on 25 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