Tarabalam for Chennai — 2026-07-16 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Chennai · 2026-07-16

Today’s nakshatra

Ashlesha आश्लेषा

Favourable janma rashis today

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha

Full 27-row Tarabala table opens below.

ताराबलम्

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Dwitiyaद्वितीयाtill 08:53then Tritiyaतृतीयाtill 30:28
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2278°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Chennai's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	13:50	15:26	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	07:27	09:03	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:03	10:39	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:15 – 05:03

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:46 – 05:51

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:22 – 15:13

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:26 – 18:50

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:38 – 19:43

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:50 – 24:38

Amrita Kalam

#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

09:33 – 11:02

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:40 – 13:31

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

16:05 – 16:56

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

Mithuna#3

Surya Nakshatra

Punarvasu पुनर्वसु

Pada 3 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:47
14:22
19:57
01:32

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 (till 8 Mar 2027)

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Shaka Samvat

1948

Kilaka कीलक

Gujarati Samvat

2082

Vishvavasu विश्वावसु

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Jupiter
Sasyadhipati	Jupiter

#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.

Gand MoolAshleshaआश्लेषाtill 19:52

Ashlesha Gand Mool: Sarpa/Mool Shanti advised; junction of Karka-Simha.

Disha Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

North

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#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

Vrishabha, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Dhanu

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika

#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.

#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.

#Season & Sun Path

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

Ritu (Vedic)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ritu (Drik)

Grishmaग्रीष्म

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

12h 47m

Ratrimana

11h 13m

Madhyahna

12:14

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

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5127
Kali Ahargana	1872772
Julian Day	2461237.5
Modified Julian Day	61237
Rata Die	739813
National Civil (Saka)	Ashadha 25, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Ashadha 32, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Chennai, 16 July 2026

On Thursday, the 16th of July 2026, the Vedic calendar in Chennai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:51 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:38 PM, bringing 12 hours 47 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwitiya of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Ashlesha. The day carries the Siddhi yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-07-16. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:15 AM to 5:03 AM.

In Chennai, Rahu Kala runs from 1:50 PM to 3:26 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Thursday is South; new ventures toward the South are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 5:51 AM to 7:27 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Ashlesha nakshatra is under the lordship of Mercury, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chennai's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 16 July 2026?

In Chennai on 16 July 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:50 PM to 3:26 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 16 July 2026 at 5:51 AM?

Sunrise at 5:51 AM in Chennai on 16 July 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 (6:38 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.

What yoga is operative in Chennai on 16 July 2026?

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#Daily Authority

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Nagakesar

नागकेसर

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Yama Dvitiya Tarpana

यम द्वितीया तर्पण

- Dharmasindhu, Yama Smriti

Day Rarity Score

0.16836565566729245/ 100

चेन्नई — 16 जुलाई

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:51
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:38
तिथि: द्वितीया (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: आश्लेषा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: सिद्धि
करण: कौलव, तैतिल
माह: आषाढ
चन्द्र राशि: कर्क → सिंह
सूर्य राशि: मिथुन

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	4	no
2	Vrishabha	3	yes
3	Mithuna	2	no
4	Karka	1	yes
5	Simha	12	no
6	Kanya	11	yes
7	Tula	10	yes
8	Vrishchika	9	no
9	Dhanu	8	no
10	Makara	7	yes
11	Kumbha	6	yes
12	Meena	5	no

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
3	Mithuna मिथुन	05:51	06:01
4	Karka कर्क	06:01	08:11
5	Simha सिंह	08:11	10:11
6	Kanya कन्या	10:11	12:11
7	Tula तुला	12:11	14:21
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	14:21	16:31
9	Dhanu धनु	16:31	18:41
10	Makara मकर	18:41	20:31
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	20:31	22:16
12	Meena मीन	22:16	23:56
1	Mesha मेष	23:56	01:41
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	01:41	03:46
3	Mithuna मिथुन	03:46	05:51

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	05:51	06:42	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	06:42	07:33	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	07:33	08:24	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:24	09:15	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:15	10:07	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	10:07	10:58	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	10:58	11:49	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:49	12:40	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:40	13:31	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	13:31	14:22	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:22	15:13	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	15:13	16:05	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	16:05	16:56	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	16:56	17:47	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	17:47	18:38	auspicious