Panchang for Chennai, Monday, May 11, 2026
Monday panchang ruled by Moon. Tithi is Krishna Navami, nakshatra is Shatabhisha (pada 2), yoga is Indra (auspicious), karana is Gara. Sunrise at 5:44 AM, sunset at 6:26 PM.
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Today at a Glance
- Tithi: Krishna Navami (Krishna Paksha), Rikta (Empty - avoid) tithi, generally favorable
- Nakshatra: Shatabhisha, movable, favorable for travel and change
- Yoga: Indra, auspicious yoga supports new ventures
Today’s Panchang at a Glance
Auspicious & Inauspicious Periods, Quick Summary
Best Times Today
- Brahma Muhurta ·
Ideal for meditation, prayer, and study - Abhijit Muhurta ·
Universally auspicious, best for all important tasks - Amrit Choghadiya ·
Nectar period, excellent for any auspicious start - Labh Choghadiya ·
"Profit" period, best for business and financial transactions
Avoid These Times
- Rahu Kaal ·
Avoid starting new ventures, travel, or transactions - Gulika Kaal ·
Inauspicious for new starts, especially spiritual work - Yamaganda ·
Avoid travel and important decisions - Kaal Choghadiya ·
Most inauspicious Choghadiya, avoid all auspicious activity
Sunrise & Sunset in Chennai
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- 12.7h
Auspicious Timings (Shubh Muhurat)
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 51 min | ||
| Brahma Muhurta | 48 min |
Abhijit Muhurta is the ~48-minute window around local noon, universally auspicious. Brahma Muhurta (96–48 minutes before sunrise) is ideal for meditation and spiritual study.
Inauspicious Timings
| Window | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 95 min | ||
| Gulika Kaal | 95 min | ||
| Yamaganda | 95 min |
Avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during these windows. Rahu Kaal is calculated from the local sunrise and sunset for Chennai.
Choghadiya Timings for Chennai
Choghadiya divides the day and night into 8 equal segments, each ruled by a planet. Amrit and Shubh are most favorable; Kaal and Rog are to be avoided for auspicious starts. Char is good for travel; Udveg is neutral for government work only.
Day Choghadiya (5:44 AM – 6:26 PM)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 2 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 3 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 4 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 6 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 7 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 8 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious |
Night Choghadiya (6:26 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Choghadiya | Ruler | Start | End | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Char | Venus | Neutral | ||
| 2 | Labh | Mercury | Auspicious | ||
| 3 | Amrit | Moon | Auspicious | ||
| 4 | Kaal | Saturn | Avoid | ||
| 5 | Shubh | Jupiter | Auspicious | ||
| 6 | Rog | Mars | Avoid | ||
| 7 | Udveg | Sun | Avoid | ||
| 8 | Char | Venus | Neutral |
Hora (Planetary Hours) for Chennai
Each day has 24 Horas,12 during the day and 12 at night, each ruled by a Vedic planet in the classical Chaldean sequence. The first hora of the day is always ruled by the weekday’s lord: Moon for Monday. Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus horas are generally favorable; Mars and Saturn horas are inauspicious for new starts.
Day Horas (5:44 AM – 6:26 PM)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 2 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 3 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 4 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 5 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 6 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 7 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 8 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 9 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 10 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 11 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 12 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership |
Night Horas (6:26 PM – next sunrise)
| # | Planet (Hora) | Start | End | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 2 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 3 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 4 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 5 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth | ||
| 6 | Mars | Avoid | conflict, litigation, surgery, debt recovery | ||
| 7 | Sun | Mixed | authority, government, health, leadership | ||
| 8 | Venus | Auspicious | love, beauty, luxury, purchases of jewelry | ||
| 9 | Mercury | Auspicious | business, education, communication, writing | ||
| 10 | Moon | Auspicious | emotional matters, travel by water, purchases | ||
| 11 | Saturn | Avoid | manual labor, agriculture, avoid new starts | ||
| 12 | Jupiter | Auspicious | learning, spiritual practice, marriage, wealth |
Understanding Today’s Panchang
Krishna Navami Tithi,Krishna Paksha
Type: Rikta · Presiding Deity: Durga
Krishna Navami invokes the fierce aspect of Goddess Durga in the dark fortnight. This Rikta tithi is intensely protective, worship of Goddess Chamunda or Kali on this day is said to clear ancestral curses and deep-seated fears.
Shatabhisha Nakshatra (Pada 2)
Ruler: Mars · Deity: Ashtavasus · Symbol: Drum / flute
Dhanishtha is ruled by Mars with the eight Vasus (elemental gods) as deities. The nakshatra of material abundance and musical talent. Moon here is ambitious and community-oriented. Excellent for real estate transactions, financial investments, forming teams, and musical or rhythmic arts.
Indra Yoga
Quality: auspicious
Indra yoga brings the power of the king of gods, victory, authority, and divine favor. Excellent for leadership activities, competitive endeavors, and important decisions requiring royal confidence.
Is Today Good For…
Quick muhurta indicators based on today’s tithi, nakshatra, and yoga. These are general signals, not a substitute for a full electional astrology reading.
Krishna Navami and Shatabhisha give mixed signals for starting a new business today
Tip: If timing is flexible, wait for a Pushya or Hasta nakshatra day with a Nanda or Purna tithi.
Shatabhisha is a Chara (movable) nakshatra, classical Vedic texts list this among the best for travel
Tip: Begin travel during the first hour after sunrise (Amrit or Char Choghadiya) and avoid departing during Rahu Kaal.
Krishna Navami (tithi #24) is inauspicious for marriage in classical texts, includes Rikta tithis and Amavasya
Tip: For marriage muhurtas, favor Dwitiya, Tritiya, Panchami, Saptami, Dashami, Ekadashi, Dwadashi, or Trayodashi tithis in Shukla Paksha.
Shatabhisha nakshatra and Krishna Navami tithi do not raise specific objections to financial decisions today
Tip: Standard muhurta guidance: avoid Rahu Kaal for new investments. Labh Choghadiya ("profit") is the ideal window for financial transactions on any day.
For personalized muhurta based on your birth chart, see the business timing tool or consult the full Shatabhisha nakshatra guide.
Today’s Moon Through Your Rising Sign
The Moon is in Shatabhisha (Pada 2), transiting Capricorn (Makara). Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna) below to see which area of life comes into focus today. Don’t know your ascendant? Calculate your birth chart.
| Your Rising Sign | Moon’s House | Today’s Theme | Impact | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries (Mesha) | 10th | Career & reputation | Favorable | Professional life comes into focus. Strong day for career decisions, public meetings, and taking visible action on goals.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Aries ascendant transiting the 10th house signals the impact on career decisions, public status, and professional reputation. |
| Taurus (Vrishabha) | 9th | Fortune & dharma | Favorable | Luck, spiritual elevation, and connection to teachers and mentors. Excellent day for education, religious activities, and long-distance travel.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Taurus ascendant transiting the 9th house reflects the effects on fortune, spiritual elevation, and long-distance or educational pursuits. |
| Gemini (Mithuna) | 8th | Research & transformation | Caution | Depth and investigative energy. Favorable for research, occult study, and completing existing commitments.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Gemini ascendant transiting the 8th house deepens meaning around transformation, hidden research, and long-term wealth cycles. |
| Cancer (Karka) | 7th | Partnerships & negotiations | Favorable | Partnership and relationship energy is activated. Favorable for business meetings, collaborations, and travel.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Cancer ascendant transiting the 7th house reveals the impact on business partnerships, marriage dynamics, and key negotiations. |
| Leo (Simha) | 6th | Health & service | Mixed | Good energy for overcoming obstacles and completing service-oriented work. Minor health sensitivity, prioritize rest.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Leo ascendant transiting the 6th house highlights the effects on daily work discipline, health routines, and overcoming obstacles. |
| Virgo (Kanya) | 5th | Creativity & love | Favorable | Creative and romantic energy peaks. Strong day for artistic projects, spending time with children, and matters of the heart.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Virgo ascendant transiting the 5th house brings meaning to creative intelligence, romantic pursuits, and children-related matters. |
| Libra (Tula) | 4th | Home & comfort | Favorable | The mind turns toward home, mother, and inner peace. Excellent for real estate decisions and domestic activities.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Libra ascendant transiting the 4th house signals its impact on home life, property matters, and inner emotional comfort. |
| Scorpio (Vrishchika) | 3rd | Courage & communication | Favorable | Initiative and boldness are heightened. Strong day for writing, short travel, and connecting with siblings or colleagues.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Scorpio ascendant transiting the 3rd house carries meaning for short journeys, sibling relationships, and courageous communication. |
| Sagittarius (Dhanu) | 2nd | Wealth & family | Favorable | Money and family interactions come into sharp focus. A favorable day for financial planning and family discussions.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Sagittarius ascendant transiting the 2nd house highlights the effects on accumulated wealth, family bonds, and the power of speech. |
| Capricorn (Makara) | 1st | Self & body | Neutral | Emotional awareness is heightened. Good for self-care, personal decisions, and starting anything that requires self-expression.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Capricorn ascendant transiting the 1st house reveals its impact on personal identity, self-expression, and physical vitality. |
| Aquarius (Kumbha) | 12th | Rest & retreat | Neutral | Energy turns inward. Excellent for meditation, charity, and spiritual retreat. Not ideal for launching new worldly ventures.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Aquarius ascendant transiting the 12th house underscores the effects on rest, foreign connections, charitable work, and spiritual solitude. |
| Pisces (Meena) | 11th | Gains & fulfillment | Favorable | Favorable for financial gains and fulfillment of desires. Networking and group activities are especially productive.Today, Moon in Capricorn for Pisces ascendant transiting the 11th house opens meaning around income gains, social networking, and fulfillment of long-held desires. |
How to use this
- Find your rising sign (ascendant / lagna),the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth.
- The house column shows which area of life the Moon is activating today from your chart.
- Not sure of your rising sign? Use the birth chart calculator to see it instantly.
- Want a deeper reading for your ascendant? See the full ascendant guide for any sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the tithi on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Chennai?
- The tithi for Monday, May 11, 2026 in Chennai is Krishna Navami (Krishna Paksha). Krishna Navami invokes the fierce aspect of Goddess Durga in the dark fortnight. This Rikta tithi is intensely protective, worship of Goddess Chamunda or Kali on this day is said to clear ancestral curses and deep-seated fears. The tithi lord is Durga.
- What nakshatra is active on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Chennai?
- The Moon is in Shatabhisha nakshatra (Pada 2) on Monday, May 11, 2026 in Chennai. Dhanishtha is ruled by Mars with the eight Vasus (elemental gods) as deities. The nakshatra of material abundance and musical talent. Moon here is ambitious and community-oriented. Excellent for real estate transactions, financial investments, forming teams, and musical or rhythmic arts.
- When is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on Monday, May 11, 2026?
- Rahu Kaal in Chennai on Monday, May 11, 2026 is from 7:19 AM to 8:54 AM. Rahu Kaal is an inauspicious window occurring each day, avoid starting new ventures, signing contracts, or traveling during this period. It falls on Monday and is calculated from the day's sunrise and sunset times.
- What is the best muhurta (auspicious time) today in Chennai?
- Abhijit Muhurta (11:39 AM–12:30 PM) is a universally auspicious time today in Chennai. This ~48 minute window around local noon is considered favorable for all activities regardless of tithi or nakshatra. The first auspicious Choghadiya today is Amrit (auspicious) starting at 5:44 AM. Brahma Muhurta (before sunrise) is also excellent for meditation and spiritual practices.
- What is the yoga on Monday, May 11, 2026 and is it auspicious?
- The yoga on Monday, May 11, 2026 is Indra, which is auspicious. Indra yoga brings the power of the king of gods, victory, authority, and divine favor. Excellent for leadership activities, competitive endeavors, and important decisions requiring royal confidence.
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What is Panchang?
Panchang (from Sanskrit pancha-anga, “five limbs”) is the traditional Vedic almanac listing the five timekeeping elements of each day: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga (Sun+Moon longitude combination), and Karana (half-tithi). Together these five determine the auspicious and inauspicious windows for initiating any action.
Choghadiya (“four ghadi”) is a secondary timing system that divides each day and night into 8 equal parts, each ruled by a planet. Hora (from Sanskrit hora, related to hour) divides the 24-hour day into planetary hours in the classical Chaldean sequence. Both systems are used alongside tithi and nakshatra to choose the most favorable moment for important actions.
Rahu Kaal, Gulika Kaal, and Yamaganda are inauspicious windows derived from the weekday and day length, each linked to a malefic planet. Abhijit Muhurta is a universally auspicious ~48-minute window around local noon. Brahma Muhurta, the 48-minute window ending 48 minutes before sunrise, is considered ideal for meditation and spiritual practice.
All timings on this page are calculated for Chennai using precise astronomical coordinates (latitude 13.0827, longitude 80.2707) and are specific to the date Monday, May 11, 2026.