Tarabalam for Chennai — 2026-08-20 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Chennai · 2026-08-20

Today’s nakshatra

Vishakha विशाखा

Favourable janma rashis today

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, 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: Ashtamiअष्टमीtill 21:18then Navamiनवमीtill 47:36
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: 24.2291°). 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	13:45	15:19	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	07:31	09:05	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	09:05	10:38	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:22 – 05:10

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

04:53 – 05:58

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:17 – 15:06

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:14 – 18:38

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:26 – 19:31

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:48 – 24:36

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).

Bhadra19:20 – 08:16

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

12:56 – 14:41

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:37 – 13:27

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:56 – 16:46

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

Simha#5

Surya Nakshatra

Magha मघा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

09:09
15:49
22:30
05:10

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.

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 उत्तर

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#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, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Mesha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Vadha वध	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Sadhaka साधक	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)

Varshaवर्षा

Ritu (Drik)

Varshaवर्षा

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

12h 28m

Ratrimana

11h 32m

Madhyahna

12:12

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	1872807
Julian Day	2461272.5
Modified Julian Day	61272
Rata Die	739848
National Civil (Saka)	Shravana 29, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Bhadrapada 4, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Chennai, 20 August 2026

On Thursday, the 20th of August 2026, the Vedic calendar in Chennai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 5:58 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:26 PM, bringing 12 hours 28 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Ashtami of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Vishakha. The day carries the Indra yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-20. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:22 AM to 5:10 AM.

In Chennai, Rahu Kala runs from 1:45 PM to 3:19 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 5:58 AM to 7:31 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Vishakha nakshatra is under the lordship of Jupiter, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chennai's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 20 August 2026?

In Chennai on 20 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 1:45 PM to 3:19 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 20 August 2026 at 5:58 AM?

Sunrise at 5:58 AM in Chennai on 20 August 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 (6:26 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 20 August 2026?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Ber (Chitra/Vishakha prayoga)

बेर (चित्रा विशाखा)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Nakshatra-Vara Yoga Sadhana

नक्षत्र-वार योग साधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita

Vishakha Nakshatra Indragni Puja

विशाखा नक्षत्र इन्द्राग्नि पूजा

- Rig Veda (Indra-Agni Sukta)

Indra Yoga Sadhana

इन्द्र योग साधना

- Rig Veda, Muhurta Chintamani

Kali Ashtami Puja

काली अष्टमी पूजा

- Kali Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra

Ashtami Durga Puja

अष्टमी दुर्गा पूजा

- Devi Mahatmya, Durga Saptashati

चेन्नई — 20 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:58
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:26
तिथि: अष्टमी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: विशाखा (चतुर्थ पाद)
योग: इन्द्र
करण: विष्टि, बव
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: वृश्चिक → धनु
सूर्य राशि: सिंह

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
5	Simha सिंह	05:58	07:53
6	Kanya कन्या	07:53	09:58
7	Tula तुला	09:58	12:03
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	12:03	14:13
9	Dhanu धनु	14:13	16:23
10	Makara मकर	16:23	18:13
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	18:13	19:58
12	Meena मीन	19:58	21:38
1	Mesha मेष	21:38	23:23
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	23:23	01:28
3	Mithuna मिथुन	01:28	03:38
4	Karka कर्क	03:38	05:48
5	Simha सिंह	05:48	05:58

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Chora चोर	05:58	06:47	inauspicious
2	Shubha शुभ	06:47	07:37	auspicious
3	Roga रोग	07:37	08:27	inauspicious
4	Mrityu मृत्यु	08:27	09:17	inauspicious
5	Agni अग्नि	09:17	10:07	inauspicious
6	Raja राज	10:07	10:57	inauspicious
7	Chora चोर	10:57	11:47	inauspicious
8	Shubha शुभ	11:47	12:37	auspicious
9	Roga रोग	12:37	13:27	inauspicious
10	Mrityu मृत्यु	13:27	14:17	inauspicious
11	Agni अग्नि	14:17	15:06	inauspicious
12	Raja राज	15:06	15:56	inauspicious
13	Chora चोर	15:56	16:46	inauspicious
14	Shubha शुभ	16:46	17:36	auspicious
15	Roga रोग	17:36	18:26	inauspicious

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