Tamil Calendar 2026: today’s panchangam
Nalla Neram, Rahu Kalam, tithi, nakshatram and soolam for Chennai. Read the day in five seconds, plan the year in five minutes.
Panchangam details
| Tamil date | Aippasi 12, Vyalan · Parabhava year |
|---|---|
| Tithi | Chathurthi until 10:10 PM, then Panchami |
| Nakshatram | Rohini until 11:11 AM, then Mirugasirisham |
| Pirai | Theipirai |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 6:01 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Chandrashtamam | Thulam (Chithirai 3–4, Swathi, Visakam 1–3) until 10:06 PM, then Viruchigam (Visakam 4, Anusham, Kettai) |
| Soolam · Pariharam | Therku (South) · Thailam (Balm) |
| Muhurtham | No |
| Holiday | No |
| Festival / Viratham | Sankatahara Chathurthi |
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Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam & Kuligai by weekday
All seven weekdays with soolam and pariharam. Today’s row is highlighted.
| Weekday | Rahu Kalam | Yamagandam | Kuligai Neram | Soolam | Pariharam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Merku (West) | Vellam (Jaggery) |
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Kilakku (East) | Thayir (Curd) |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Vadakku (North) | Paal (Milk) |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Vadakku (North) | Paal (Milk) |
| Thursday | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Therku (South) | Thailam (Balm) |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Merku (West) | Vellam (Jaggery) |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM | Kilakku (East) | Thayir (Curd) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rahu Kalam?
A daily window of one and a half hours, fixed by weekday, that is traditionally avoided for starting new work. On Tuesdays it is 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
What is Nalla Neram?
Nalla Neram means “good time”: the hours of the day considered favourable for beginnings such as travel, purchases or signing papers.
What is the difference between Valarpirai and Theipirai?
Valarpirai is the waxing fortnight, from Amavasai to Pournami. Theipirai is the waning fortnight, from Pournami to Amavasai.
Which city are these timings for?
Sunrise, sunset, Gowri Panchangam and Nalla Neram are calculated for Chennai. Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam and Kuligai follow the traditional fixed table used in Tamil calendars.