Panchang · Chennai
16 September 2026
Wednesday · ruled by Mercury
The five limbs
Each anga is the one in force at sunrise, and runs until the time shown.
| Tithilunar day | Shukla Panchami | till 09:00 |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatramoon mansion | Vishakha | till 17:22 |
| Yogasun + moon | Vaidhriti | till 12:21 |
| Karanahalf tithi | Balava | till 09:00 |
| Varaweekday | Wednesday | Mercury |
| Vikram Samvat | 2083 | |
| Shaka Samvat | 1948 | |
Timings that matter
The day is split into eight parts from sunrise; these are the ones tradition marks out.
- Abhijit Muhuratmost auspicious 11:39 – 12:28
- Rahu Kaalavoid new beginnings 12:03 – 13:35
- Yamagandainauspicious 07:29 – 09:00
- Gulika Kaalinauspicious 10:32 – 12:03
Choghadiya
Eight slots by day and eight by night - the traditional way to pick an hour for anything that matters.
☀ Day 05:57 – 18:09
- Labh 05:57 – 07:29
- Amrit 07:29 – 09:00
- Kaal 09:00 – 10:32
- Shubh 10:32 – 12:03
- Rog 12:03 – 13:35
- Udveg 13:35 – 15:06
- Chal 15:06 – 16:38
- Labh 16:38 – 18:09
☾ Night 18:09 – 05:57
- Udveg 18:09 – 19:38
- Shubh 19:38 – 21:06
- Amrit 21:06 – 22:35
- Chal 22:35 – 00:03
- Rog 00:03 – 01:32
- Kaal 01:32 – 03:00
- Labh 03:00 – 04:29
- Udveg 04:29 – 05:57
auspicious neutral avoid
Planetary Positions at Sunrise
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Leo | 28.96° |
| Moon | Libra | 27.52° |
| Mercury | Virgo | 14.54° |
| Venus | Libra | 9.19° |
| Mars | Gemini | 28.52° |
| Jupiter | Cancer | 22.54° |
| Saturn | Pisces | 18.48° |
| Uranus | Taurus | 11.45° |
| Neptune | Pisces | 9.04° |
| Rahu (R) | Aquarius | 4.28° |
| Ketu (R) | Leo | 4.28° |
Lagna Chart at Sunrise
Importance of Panchang in Vedic Astrology
The Panchang is the traditional Hindu calendar that provides essential astronomical data used for timing daily activities, religious ceremonies, and determining auspicious moments. It is built upon five primary elements: Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Luni-Solar day), Karana (half lunar day), and Vara (weekday). Knowing the planetary positions and the daily panchang helps align your actions with favorable cosmic energies.
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