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Daily Panchangam

Monday
17 August 2026
32
Aadi
Parabhava
Shukla Paksha
📍 Chennai
Tamil Nadu
☀️ 05:56 AM 🌙 06:29 PM
🌙 Nakshatra & Tithi Details
Tithi
Shukla Panchami
Shukla Paksha
Ends: 05:01 PM
▸ Then
Shukla Shashti
Shukla Paksha
Ends: 18 Aug, 05:52 PM
Nakshatra (Star)
Chitra
Ends: 18 Aug, 04:59 AM
Vara (Day)
Monday
Tamil Date
32 Aadi
Shukla Paksha
Parabhava
Chandrashtamam
P.Bhadra
For this birth star
Ends: 18 Aug, 04:59 AM
Vaara Soolai (Direction)
East
Avoid travel this direction
Parikaaram
Curd
Take before travel
Yogam
Prabalarishta Yoga
Avoid new ventures
Ends: 18 Aug, 04:59 AM
Tamil Year
Parabhava
🌟 Special Days
🎉 Garuda Panchami
Garuda Panchami is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Garuda, celebrated on the Shukla Panchami of the Tamil month of Aadi, seeking family well-being, relief from Naga Dosha, and longevity.
🪔 See all auspicious days for the whole year →
☿ Karana & Yoga Details
Yoga
Shubha
Ends: 18 Aug, 03:30 AM
All Karanas Today

Karana = half of a Tithi (≈ 6° Moon movement ≈ 6 hours). There are 2–3 Karanas per day.

1
Balava Auspicious
04:53 AM — 05:01 PM
2
Kaulava Auspicious
05:02 PM — 18 Aug, 05:21 AM
✨ Auspicious Timings
Nalla Neram Today
5:56 AM – 7:30 AM
Most auspicious — ideal for all new beginnings
Brahma Muhurtham
04:20 AM – 05:08 AM
Best for meditation, spiritual practices, yoga
Abhijit Muhurtham
11:48 AM – 12:36 PM
Powerful midday auspicious window — good for all new beginnings
⛔ Inauspicious Timings

Avoid starting new ventures, travel or auspicious activities during these periods.

Rahu Kalam
07:30 AM – 09:04 AM
Most inauspicious — avoid all new beginnings
Yamagandam
10:38 AM – 12:13 PM
Inauspicious — avoid important decisions
Gulikai (Kulikam)
01:47 PM – 03:21 PM
Inauspicious — avoid travel and new work
Times in IST (Asia/Kolkata)  ·  Calculated for Chennai (13.0827°N, 80.2707°E)  ·  Lahiri Ayanamsa  ·  Monthly View →
🪐 Planetary Positions at Sunrise

Sidereal (Lahiri Ayanamsa) · As of sunrise 05:56 AM IST · Chennai

Today's Sky Chart
Ma
Su Me Ju
Ke
Mo Ve
Ra
(Sa)
Rasi
17 Aug
PlanetSign (Rasi)DegreeNakshatra
Sun Cancer 29°55'04" Ashlesha
Moon Virgo 24°27'14" Chitra
Mars Gemini 9°30'04" Ardra
Mercury Cancer 18°53'32" Ashlesha
Jupiter Cancer 16°15'22" Pushya
Venus Virgo 15°46'39" Hasta
Saturn (R) Pisces 20°08'23" Revati
Rahu Aquarius 5°51'56" Dhanishta
Ketu Leo 5°51'56" Magha

Positions fixed at sunrise  ·  South Indian chart  ·  Full Birth Horoscope →

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