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Daily Panchangam
🌙 Nakshatra & Tithi Details
Tithi
Shukla Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
Ends: 18 May, 04:24 AM
Nakshatra (Star)
Ashlesha
Ends: 09:42 AM
▸ Then
Magha
Ends: 18 May, 12:35 PM
Vara (Day)
Monday
Tamil Date
04 Vaikasi
Shukla Paksha
Paridhavi
Chandrashtamam
P.Ashadha
For this birth star
Ends: 09:42 AM
▸ Then
U.Ashadha
For this birth star
Ends: 18 May, 12:35 PM
Vaara Soolai (Direction)
East
Avoid travel this direction
Parikaaram
Curd
Take before travel
Yogam
Siddha Yoga
Favourable for success
Ends: 09:42 AM
▸ Then
Marana Yoga
Avoid auspicious work
Ends: 18 May, 12:35 PM
Tamil Year
Paridhavi
🌟 Special Days
⚡ Shukla Ashtami
Auspicious for Durga Devi worship
☿ Karana & Yoga Details
Yoga
Dhruva
Ends: 11:41 PM
Yoga (Next)
Vyaghata
Ends: 19 May, 12:29 AM
All Karanas Today
Karana = half of a Tithi (≈ 6° Moon movement ≈ 6 hours). There are 2–3 Karanas per day.
1
Vishti Bhadra — Avoid Auspicious Work
02:04 AM — 03:14 PM
2
Bava Auspicious
03:15 PM — 18 May, 04:24 AM
✨ Auspicious Timings
Nalla Neram Today
5:42 AM – 7:18 AM
Most auspicious — ideal for all new beginnings
Brahma Muhurtham
04:06 AM – 04:54 AM
Best for meditation, spiritual practices, yoga
Abhijit Muhurtham
11:40 AM – 12:28 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
07:17 AM – 08:53 AM
Most inauspicious — avoid all new beginnings
Yamagandam
10:29 AM – 12:05 PM
Inauspicious — avoid important decisions
Gulikai (Kulikam)
01:40 PM – 03:16 PM
Inauspicious — avoid travel and new work
Times in IST (Asia/Kolkata) ·
Calculated for Chennai (13.0827°N, 80.2707°E) ·
Lahiri Ayanamsa ·
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🪐 Planetary Positions at Sunrise
Sidereal (Lahiri Ayanamsa) · As of sunrise 05:42 AM IST · Chennai
Today's Sky Chart
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Rasi
17 May
| Planet | Sign (Rasi) | Degree | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Taurus | 2°21'22" | Krittika |
| Moon | Cancer | 28°01'26" | Ashlesha |
| Mars | Taurus | 18°12'15" | Rohini |
| Mercury | Aries | 24°54'52" | Bharani |
| Jupiter | Capricorn | 7°49'19" | U.Ashadha |
| Venus | Aries | 27°57'05" | Krittika |
| Saturn | Taurus | 28°15'53" | Mrigashira |
| Rahu | Libra | 14°34'59" | Swati |
| Ketu | Aries | 14°34'59" | Bharani |
Positions fixed at sunrise · South Indian chart · Full Birth Horoscope →
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