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Chennai Panchang for Friday, 4 September 2026

This day is Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Panchangam for Chennai, Friday, 4 September 2026: Krishna Ashtami tithi until 12:25 am, Rohini nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Balava karana. Rahu Kalam is 10:35 am to 12:07 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:43 am to 12:32 pm. Sunrise 5:57 am, sunset 6:17 pm.

Tamil Calendar this monthSri Krishna Janmashtami timings

Friday, 4 September 2026, Chennai

Calculated for Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 13.083° N, 80.271° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchangam on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai?

The Panchangam on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai is Krishna Ashtami tithi, Rohini nakshatra, Harshana yoga and Balava karana, on Shukravara.

Tithi
Krishna Ashtami until 12:25 am
Vara (weekday)
Shukravara, Friday
Nakshatra
Rohini until 11:14 pm
Yoga
Harshana until 3:52 pm
Karana
Balava until 1:31 pm
Sunrise and sunset
5:57 am and 6:17 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 11:51 pm, moonset 12:16 pm
Lunar month
Shravana, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the west

Festivals and special days

Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated at midnight. Deity: Lord Krishna.

Kalashtami. A day for Kala Bhairava.

What time is Rahu Kalam on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai?

Rahu Kalam on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai is from 10:35 am to 12:07 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 7:30 am to 9:02 amGulika Kalam
  • 8:25 am to 9:15 amDurmuhurtam
  • 10:35 am to 12:07 pmRahu Kalam
  • 12:32 pm to 1:21 pmDurmuhurtam
  • 3:12 pm to 4:45 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:43 am to 12:32 pm, is the most widely used good time on 4 Sept 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 9:15 am to 10:35 amAmrit Choghadiya
  • 11:43 am to 12:32 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
  • 12:07 pm to 12:32 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 4:24 am to 5:11 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 4 Sept 2026 in Chennai?

Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.

5:57 am6:17 pm5:57 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:57 am to 7:30 amCharWeak
7:30 am to 9:02 amLabhGood
9:02 am to 10:35 amAmritGood
10:35 am to 12:07 pmKaalAvoid
12:07 pm to 1:40 pmShubhGood
1:40 pm to 3:12 pmRogAvoid
3:12 pm to 4:45 pmUdvegAvoid
4:45 pm to 6:17 pmCharWeak
6:17 pm to 7:45 pm (night)RogAvoid
7:45 pm to 9:12 pm (night)KaalAvoid
9:12 pm to 10:40 pm (night)LabhGood
10:40 pm to 12:07 am (night)UdvegAvoid
12:07 am to 1:35 am (night)ShubhGood
1:35 am to 3:02 am (night)AmritGood
3:02 am to 4:30 am (night)CharWeak
4:30 am to 5:57 am (night)RogAvoid

Which god to worship on 4 Sept 2026, and what is the lucky colour?

Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.

God of the day

Goddess Lakshmi

Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.

Lucky colour

Pink

White and light pastels also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 4 Sept 2026?

Good to do

  • Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
  • Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
  • Plan dates, music, art and celebrations

Better to avoid

  • Lending money, especially in the evening
  • Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
  • Leaving the home untidy at dusk

Panchang and festivals in Chennai

Chennai follows the Tamil solar calendar, in which months follow the Sun's sign and the year begins with Puthandu in mid April.

Well-known temples: Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar.

Margazhi (mid December to mid January) is the month of early morning Tiruppavai recital and the music season, Karthigai Deepam lights up homes in Karthigai month, and Pongal closes the year's harvest.

Questions people ask

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.

What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?

They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.