Chennai Panchang — 21 October 2026
What is aaj ka panchang in Chennai on 21 October 2026? Shukla Dashami, nakshatra Dhanishta. Rahu Kaal is 11:53 am – 01:22 pm. Abhijit muhurat and Choghadiya today follow sunrise in Chennai.
Aaj ka panchang for Chennai on 21 October 2026 shows Shukla Dashami and nakshatra Dhanishta. Times are calculated from local sunrise, so Abhijit muhurat, Choghadiya today, and Rahu Kaal differ from other cities. Rahu Kaal in Chennai is 11:53 am – 01:22 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 | 21 October 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| City | Chennai |
| Tithi | Shukla Dashami until 02:12 pm |
| Nakshatra | Dhanishta until 07:47 pm |
| Yoga | Ganda |
| Karana | Gara |
| Sunrise | 06:00 am |
| Sunset | 05:47 pm |
| Rahu Kaal | 11:53 am – 01:22 pm |
| Yamaganda | 07:28 am – 08:57 am |
| Gulika Kaal | 10:25 am – 11:53 am |
| Lunar month | Ashwin |
| Solar month | Tula |
पंचांग — चेन्नई
21 अक्टूबर 2026 को चेन्नई का आज का पंचांग: तिथि शुक्ल दशमी, नक्षत्र धनिष्ठा. राहु काल 11:53 am – 01:22 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, October 22, 2026 — Papankusha Ekadashi
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Pradosham (Shukla)
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Kojagara Puja
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Sharad Purnima
- Monday, October 26, 2026 — Purnima
- Monday, October 26, 2026 — Valmiki Jayanti
Dates follow this city’s sunrise and calendar tradition. Confirm with your local mandir.
Panchang questions
What is the tithi on 21 October 2026?
On 21 October 2026 the Chennai panchang shows Shukla Dashami. 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 21 October 2026 in Chennai is Dhanishta.
What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 21 October 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 21 October 2026 is 11:53 am – 01:22 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 20 October 2026 · Chennai panchang today · Chennai panchang 22 October 2026.
