Chennai Panchang — 18 February 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Chennai on 18 February 2026? Shukla Prathama, nakshatra Shatabhisha. Rahu Kaal is 12:23 pm – 01:51 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Chennai.
Aaj ka panchang for Chennai on 18 February 2026 shows Shukla Prathama and nakshatra Shatabhisha. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 12:23 pm – 01:51 pm — many families avoid starting new work in that window. Tithi is the lunar day; nakshatra is the moon’s constellation. Confirm festival and vrata dates with your local temple when amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
| Date | 18 February 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| City | Chennai |
| Tithi | Shukla Prathama until 04:58 pm |
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha until 09:16 pm |
| Yoga | Shiva |
| Karana | Bava |
| Sunrise | 06:30 am |
| Sunset | 06:15 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 12:23 pm – 01:51 pm |
| Yamaganda | 07:58 am – 09:26 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:54 am – 12:23 pm |
| Lunar month | Phalguna |
| Solar month | Kumbha |
पंचांग — चेन्नई
18 फ़रवरी 2026 को चेन्नई का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल प्रतिपदा, नक्षत्र शतभिषा. राहु काल 12:23 pm – 01:51 pm। अभिजित मुहूर्त और आज का चौघड़िया स्थानीय सूर्योदय पर आधारित हैं, इसलिए शहर बदलने पर मुहूर्त अलग होता है।
Upcoming observances in Chennai
- Thursday, February 19, 2026 — Phulera Dooj
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 — Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026 — Holashtak Begins
- Friday, February 27, 2026 — Amalaki Ekadashi
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — Holika Dahan
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 18 February 2026?
On 18 February 2026 the Chennai panchang shows Shukla Prathama. Tithi is the lunar day. Confirm with your local mandir if amanta and purnimanta calendars disagree.
What is today’s nakshatra in Chennai?
Nakshatra on 18 February 2026 in Chennai is Shatabhisha.
What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 18 February 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 18 February 2026 is 12:23 pm – 01:51 pm. Many families avoid starting new work in that window. Times follow local sunrise, so they differ by city.
Why does panchang change by city?
Panchang uses sunrise at your location. Tithi and nakshatra end times, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat therefore differ between Chennai and other cities.
Is the Chennai panchang a Hindu calendar?
Yes. Daily panchang for Chennai is the Hindu calendar for that city: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, and Rahu Kaal. Lunar month names (Chaitra through Phalguna, including Shravan and Kartika) follow the amanta or purnimanta tradition used in this state. Open Hindu lunar months on AllMandir for masa customs.
What is Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today in Chennai?
Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today for Chennai are on the Muhurat and Choghadiya tabs. South Indian panchang also lists Gulika Kaal and Yamagandam with Rahu Kaal.
Also see Chennai panchang 17 February 2026 · Chennai panchang today · Chennai panchang 19 February 2026.
