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2026-12-24

Tithi

Purnima पूर्णिमा

Nakshatra

Ardra आर्द्रा

Window details (text table)
WindowStartEndType
Rahu Kala13:3314:58inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala07:5309:18inauspicious
Gulika Kala09:1810:43inauspicious
Abhijit Muhurta11:4512:31auspicious

Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:52 – 05:40

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:23 – 06:28

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:01 – 14:46

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:36 – 18:00

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:48 – 18:53

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:44 – 24:32

Amrita Kalam

अमृत कालम्

22:18 – 23:41

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + Surya nakshatra position at the city’s coordinates.

Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

12:12 – 13:35

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:31 – 13:16

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:32 – 16:17

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Mula मूल

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

  • 10:06
  • 15:20
  • 20:34
  • 01:47

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

PositionDeity
RajaMars
MantriMars

Remaining governance positions (8) will populate as the engine resolves them.

Source: Nirnaya Sindhu; Suryasiddhanta. Samvatsara from the 60-year Brihaspati cycle.

Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Disha Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Direction occupied by Rahu; avoid offerings facing here

Agnivasa

Akasha आकाश

neutral

Source: Agni's dwelling for homa-suitability assessment

Shiva Vasa

Kailasha कैलाश

favourable

Source: Shiva's location for rudrabhisheka timing

Homahuti

Moon चन्द्र

favourable

Source: Benefic planet: offering auspicious

Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mesha, Mithuna, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras
#Janma NakshatraTaraQuality
1AshwiniSadhaka साधकauspicious
2BharaniPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
3KrittikaKshema क्षेमauspicious
4RohiniVipat विपत्inauspicious
5MrigashiraSampat सम्पत्auspicious
6ArdraJanma जन्मinauspicious
7PunarvasuAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
8PushyaMitra मित्रauspicious
9AshleshaVadha वधinauspicious
10MaghaSadhaka साधकauspicious
11Purva PhalguniPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
12Uttara PhalguniKshema क्षेमauspicious
13HastaVipat विपत्inauspicious
14ChitraSampat सम्पत्auspicious
15SwatiJanma जन्मinauspicious
16VishakhaAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
17AnuradhaMitra मित्रauspicious
18JyeshthaVadha वधinauspicious
19MulaSadhaka साधकauspicious
20Purva AshadhaPratyari प्रत्यरिinauspicious
21Uttara AshadhaKshema क्षेमauspicious
22ShravanaVipat विपत्inauspicious
23DhanishthaSampat सम्पत्auspicious
24ShatabhishaJanma जन्मinauspicious
25Purva BhadrapadaAti-Mitra अतिमित्रauspicious
26Uttara BhadrapadaMitra मित्रauspicious
27RevatiVadha वधinauspicious
Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis
#Janma RashiHouse from JanmaFavourable
1Mesha3yes
2Vrishabha2no
3Mithuna1yes
4Karka12no
5Simha11yes
6Kanya10yes
7Tula9no
8Vrishchika8no
9Dhanu7yes
10Makara6yes
11Kumbha5no
12Meena4no

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Brihat Samhita. Tarabala uses the 9-cycle from janma-nakshatra to today’s nakshatra.

Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

All 13 segments (text)
#RashiStartEnd
9Dhanu धनु06:2808:08
10Makara मकर08:0809:58
11Kumbha कुम्भ09:5811:43
12Meena मीन11:4313:18
1Mesha मेष13:1815:08
2Vrishabha वृषभ15:0817:13
3Mithuna मिथुन17:1319:23
4Karka कर्क19:2321:33
5Simha सिंह21:3323:33
6Kanya कन्या23:3301:38
7Tula तुला01:3803:43
8Vrishchika वृश्चिक03:4305:53
9Dhanu धनु05:5306:28

Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

All 15 segments (text)
#LabelStartEndQuality
1Mrityu मृत्यु06:2807:13inauspicious
2Agni अग्नि07:1307:59inauspicious
3Raja राज07:5908:44inauspicious
4Chora चोर08:4409:29inauspicious
5Shubha शुभ09:2910:15auspicious
6Roga रोग10:1511:00inauspicious
7Mrityu मृत्यु11:0011:45inauspicious
8Agni अग्नि11:4512:31inauspicious
9Raja राज12:3113:16inauspicious
10Chora चोर13:1614:01inauspicious
11Shubha शुभ14:0114:46auspicious
12Roga रोग14:4615:32inauspicious
13Mrityu मृत्यु15:3216:17inauspicious
14Agni अग्नि16:1717:02inauspicious
15Raja राज17:0217:48inauspicious

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Nirnaya Sindhu.

Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 20m

Ratrimana

12h 40m

Madhyahna

12:08

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

Abhijit Muhurta - Chennai, 24 December 2026

On Thursday, 24 December 2026, the Vedic calendar throughout Chennai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. The sun rises at 6:28 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:48 PM, bringing 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of Shukla Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Ardra. Shukla yoga presides over the day, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-12-24. Brahma Muhurta opens at 4:52 AM and closes at 5:40 AM, anchored to today's local sunrise.

Throughout Chennai, Rahu Kala occupies the stretch from 1:33 PM through 2:58 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. Today's Disha Shool falls in the South direction — classical guidance advises against new Thursday journeys toward the South. On the auspicious side, the Shubh choghadiya (6:28 AM–7:53 AM) is the day's prime auspicious window. Ardra nakshatra is ruled by Rahu, anchoring the vedic day in the particulars of Chennai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 24 December 2026?
In Chennai on 24 December 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:33 PM to 2:58 PM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.
Why is sunrise in Chennai on 24 December 2026 at 6:28 AM?
Sunrise at 6:28 AM in Chennai on 24 December 2026 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (13.08°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (5:48 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chennai's local horizon.
Is 24 December 2026 Purnima?
Yes, 24 December 2026 is Purnima (full-moon day) as calculated for Chennai. The Purnima tithi is active from 10:47 AM to 6:58 AM local time. Full-moon days are highly auspicious in Vedic tradition — ideal for worship, charity, and beginning spiritual practices. Major observances like Satyanarayan Puja and Guru Purnima fall on Purnima tithis.

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa

भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara

Lakshmi Puja

लक्ष्मी पूजा

- Shri Sukta, Lakshmi Tantra

Chandi Patha (Durga Saptashati)

चण्डी पाठ

- Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya

Tara Sadhana

तारा साधना

- Tara Tantra, Todala Tantra, Tantrasara (Krishnananda)

Matangi Sadhana

मातंगी साधना

- Matangi Tantra, Shakta Pramoda, Tantrasara, Mantra Mahodadhi

Kamala Sadhana

कमला साधना

- Shakta Pramoda, Todala Tantra, Kamala Tantra, Mantra Mahodadhi

Shodashi (Tripura Sundari) Sadhana

षोडशी (त्रिपुरसुन्दरी) साधना

- Vamakeshvara Tantra, Yogini Hridaya, Lalita Sahasranama (Brahmanda Purana), Saundaryalahari (Adi Shankaracharya)

Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja

भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा

- Tantrasara, Shakta Pramoda

Purnima Satyanarayan Puja

पूर्णिमा सत्यनारायण पूजा

- Skanda Purana, Satyanarayan Katha

Phalguna Purnima Holika Dahan

फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा होलिका दहन

- Narada Purana, Bhavishya Purana

Bava Karana Auspicious Puja

बव करण शुभ पूजा

- Muhurta Chintamani

Day Rarity Score

0.3275364117031564/ 100

चेन्नई — 24 दिसम्बर

सूर्योदय
प्रातः 06:28
सूर्यास्त
अपराह्ण 17:48
तिथि
पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र
आर्द्रा (प्रथम पाद)
राहु काल
अपराह्ण 13:33–अपराह्ण 14:58
शुभ चौघड़िया
शुभ (प्रातः 06:28–प्रातः 07:53)