Panchang · Chennai
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Tamil Nadu
TuesdayMuhurta qualityInauspicious
Amanta month: Vaishakha
Purnimanta month: Jyeshtha
Samvatsara: Vikram 2083 (Siddharthi) · Shaka 1948 (Parabhava)
Lord: Mars
05:44 am06:26 pm
Rahu Kalaavoidbestfavourable
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Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
until 02:52 pm61% elapsed
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
Pada 1 · Lord: Jupiter
until 01:17 am18% elapsed
Yoga
Vaidhriti
until 11:19 pm21% elapsed
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra)
until 02:52 pm21% elapsed
Sun & Moon
Waning Crescent · 29%
Sunrise
05:44 am
Sunset
06:26 pm
Dawn
05:21 am
Dusk
06:48 pm
Solar noon
12:05 pm
Day duration
12h 42m
Moonrise
02:36 am · Hindu dayMoonset
02:11 pm
Auspicious timings
Abhijit, Brahma Muhurta & Amrit Kalam.
- Brahma Muhurta
- 04:13 am – 04:59 am
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:39 am – 12:30 pm
- Amrit Kalam
- 05:21 pm – 06:56 pm
Inauspicious periods
Rahu Kala, Yamaganda, Gulika, Varjyam & Durmuhurta.
- Varjyam
- 07:49 am – 09:24 am
- Durmuhurtam
- 08:16 am – 09:07 am
- Yamaganda
- 08:54 am – 10:30 am
- Gulika
- 12:05 pm – 01:40 pm
- Rahu Kala
- 03:15 pm – 04:51 pm
- Durmuhurtam
- 10:57 pm – 11:42 pm
Today in Chennai the sun rises at 05:44 am and sets at 06:26 pm. The running tithi is Dashami in the month of Vaishakha. All timings are computed for Chennai's coordinates (13.0827, 80.2707).
Frequently asked questions
- What is today's tithi in Chennai?
- On May 12, 2026, the tithi in Chennai is Dashami (Krishna Paksha), ending at 02:52 pm. The nakshatra is Purva Bhadrapada.
- What is the Rahu Kalam time in Chennai today?
- Rahu Kalam in Chennai on May 12, 2026 is from 03:15 pm to 04:51 pm — an inauspicious window to avoid starting new work.
Based on Lahiri ayanamsa · Asia/Kolkata