Panchangam – Chennai, Tuesday 18 August 2026
Tuesday 18 August 2026 in Chennai is Sukla Shashti of Shravana masa, Parabhava samvatsara (Dakshinayana, Varsha ritu). Sunrise 5:56 AM, sunset 6:28 PM. The tithi at sunrise, Shashti, ends at 5:51 PM and Saptami follows. Nakshatra Swati runs the whole day. Rahu kalam 3:20 PM – 4:54 PM, Yamagandam 9:04 AM – 10:38 AM. Festivals and observances: Mangala Gauri Vratam.
Festivals and observances: Mangala Gauri Vratam
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:28 PM
Moonrise10:39 AM
Moonset10:24 PM
SamvatsaraParabhava (2026-27)
AyanaDakshinayana · Varsha ritu
Masa (lunar month)Shravana
PakshaSukla Paksha
WeekdayTuesday
Sun sign (Surya rasi)Simha
Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana
| Tithi | Sukla Shashti – up to 5:51 PM Sukla Saptami (next day) |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati – whole day |
| Yoga | Shukla – up to 3:23 AM (19 Aug) Brahma (next day) |
| Karana | Taitila – up to 5:51 PM Garaja (next day) |
| Moon sign (Chandra rasi) | Tula |
Inauspicious times
| Rahu Kalam | 3:20 PM – 4:54 PM |
|---|---|
| Yamagandam | 9:04 AM – 10:38 AM |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:12 PM – 1:46 PM |
| Durmuhurtam | 8:27 AM – 9:17 AM, 11:03 PM – 11:49 PM |
| Varjyam | 11:00 AM – 12:43 PM (Swati) |
Auspicious times
| Abhijit Muhurtam | 11:47 AM – 12:37 PM |
|---|---|
| Amrita Kalam | 9:19 PM – 11:02 PM (Swati) |
| Brahma Muhurtam | 4:25 AM – 5:11 AM |
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