Chennai Panchang
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Tithi
Krishna Chaturthi
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha
Yoga
Shiva
Hindu Month
Vaishakha
Vikram Samvat
2083
Shaka
1948
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:25
Panchang for Chennai
Panchang Elements
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturthi
- Nakshatra
- Jyeshtha
- Yoga
- Shiva
- Karana
- Bava
- Weekday (Vaar)
- Tuesday
Almanac
- Paksha
- Krishna
- Hindu Month
- Vaishakha
- Vikram Samvat
- 2083
- Shaka Year
- 1948
Sun & Moon Timings
- Sunrise
- 05:46
- Sunset
- 18:25
- Moonrise
- 21:37
- Moonset
- 08:11
Muhurat & Choghadiya for Chennai
Inauspicious Periods(Chennai)
Rahu Kaal
15:15, 16:50
Gulika Kaal
12:06, 13:40
Yamaghanda
08:56, 10:31
Auspicious Period
Abhijit Muhurat
11:40, 12:31
Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
Night Choghadiya
Panchang for this date in other cities
Sunrise, Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya shift with location: pick your city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tithi and nakshatra in Chennai on Tuesday, 5 May 2026?▾
On Tuesday, 5 May 2026, Chennai observes Krishna Chaturthi tithi with Jyeshtha nakshatra and Shiva yoga, in the Vaishakha month (Vikram Samvat 2083).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chennai on Tuesday, 5 May 2026?▾
Sunrise in Chennai is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:25 (IST) on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. All timings on this page are computed for Chennai's coordinates.
What is the Rahu Kaal in Chennai on Tuesday, 5 May 2026?▾
Rahu Kaal (an inauspicious window to avoid for new beginnings) in Chennai on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 is from 15:15 to 16:50. The Abhijit Muhurat and full Choghadiya are listed in the muhurat section above.
Why do panchang timings differ between cities on the same date?▾
Sunrise and sunset (and therefore Rahu Kaal, Gulika, Choghadiya and every muhurat) depend on longitude and latitude, so Chennai's timings on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 differ from other cities. Use the city links above to switch location.