Tarabalam for Chennai — 2026-08-28 · kundlit

Tarabalam

Chennai · 2026-08-28

Today’s nakshatra

Shatabhisha शतभिषा

Favourable janma rashis today

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, 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: Purnimaपूर्णिमाtill 09:48then Pratipadaप्रतिपदाtill 33:57
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: 24.2294°). 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	10:37	12:10	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	15:15	16:48	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	07:31	09:04	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

14:13 – 15:03

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:09 – 18:33

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:21 – 19:26

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:46 – 24:34

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).

Panchaktill 03:24

Panchak active (no special dosha-type for this onset weekday)

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

09:45 – 11:24

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 4

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

08:27 – 09:16

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 9

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

12:34 – 13:24

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 4 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

08:31
14:45
20:58
03:12

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

West पश्चिम

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

South दक्षिण

avoid

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

Chandra Vasa

West पश्चिम

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

Mesha, Vrishabha, Simha, Kanya, Dhanu, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Karka

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Sadhaka साधक	auspicious
2	Bharani	Pratyari प्रत्यरि	inauspicious
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 23m

Ratrimana

11h 37m

Madhyahna

12:10

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	1872815
Julian Day	2461280.5
Modified Julian Day	61280
Rata Die	739856
National Civil (Saka)	Bhadra 6, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Bhadrapada 12, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Tarabalam - Chennai, 28 August 2026

On Friday, the 28th 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 6:21 PM, bringing 12 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Purnima of the Shukla fortnight, and the nakshatra of the day is Shatabhisha. The day carries the Atiganda yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2026-08-28. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:22 AM to 5:10 AM.

In Chennai, Rahu Kala runs from 10:37 AM to 12:10 PM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Friday is West; new ventures toward the West are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Labh choghadiya, running 7:31 AM to 9:04 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Shatabhisha nakshatra is under the lordship of Rahu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chennai's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 28 August 2026?

In Chennai on 28 August 2026, Rahu Kaal runs from 10:37 AM to 12:10 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 28 August 2026 at 5:58 AM?

Sunrise at 5:58 AM in Chennai on 28 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 (6:21 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 28 August 2026 Purnima?

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#Daily Authority

Tantric Banda Windows

Kela

केला

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Kadamba (Shatabhisha — Varuna)

कदम्ब (शतभिषा — वरुण)

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shravana Purnima Raksha Vidhi

श्रवण पूर्णिमा रक्षा विधि

- Grihya Sutra, Dharmasindhu

Bhuvaneshwari Purnima Puja

भुवनेश्वरी पूर्णिमा पूजा

- Tantrasara, Shakta Pramoda

Bhuvaneshwari Mantra Japa

भुवनेश्वरी मन्त्र जप

- Rudrayamala Tantra, Tantrasara

Lakshmi Puja

लक्ष्मी पूजा

- Shri Sukta, Lakshmi Tantra

चेन्नई — 28 अगस्त

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 05:58
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:21
तिथि: पूर्णिमा (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: शतभिषा (प्रथम पाद)
योग: अतिगण्ड
करण: बव, बालव
माह: श्रावण
चन्द्र राशि: कुम्भ → मीन
सूर्य राशि: सिंह

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
5	Simha सिंह	05:58	07:23
6	Kanya कन्या	07:23	09:23
7	Tula तुला	09:23	11:33
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	11:33	13:43
9	Dhanu धनु	13:43	15:48
10	Makara मकर	15:48	17:43
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	17:43	19:23
12	Meena मीन	19:23	21:03
1	Mesha मेष	21:03	22:53
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	22:53	24:53
3	Mithuna मिथुन	24:53	03:08
4	Karka कर्क	03:08	05:13
5	Simha सिंह	05:13	05:58

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Agni अग्नि	05:58	06:48	inauspicious
2	Raja राज	06:48	07:37	inauspicious
3	Chora चोर	07:37	08:27	inauspicious
4	Shubha शुभ	08:27	09:16	auspicious
5	Roga रोग	09:16	10:06	inauspicious
6	Mrityu मृत्यु	10:06	10:55	inauspicious
7	Agni अग्नि	10:55	11:45	inauspicious
8	Raja राज	11:45	12:34	inauspicious
9	Chora चोर	12:34	13:24	inauspicious
10	Shubha शुभ	13:24	14:13	auspicious
11	Roga रोग	14:13	15:03	inauspicious
12	Mrityu मृत्यु	15:03	15:53	inauspicious
13	Agni अग्नि	15:53	16:42	inauspicious
14	Raja राज	16:42	17:32	inauspicious
15	Chora चोर	17:32	18:21	inauspicious

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