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Chennai Panchang for Friday, 19 May 2028

This day is Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Panchangam for Chennai, Friday, 19 May 2028: Krishna Dashami tithi until 10:25 am, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vishkambha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 10:29 am to 12:05 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 11:39 am to 12:31 pm. Sunrise 5:42 am, sunset 6:28 pm.

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Friday, 19 May 2028, 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 19 May 2028 in Chennai?

The Panchangam on 19 May 2028 in Chennai is Krishna Dashami tithi, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Vishkambha yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shukravara.

Tithi
Krishna Dashami until 10:25 am
Vara (weekday)
Shukravara, Friday
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada until 8:05 am
Yoga
Vishkambha until 6:26 pm
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 10:25 am
Sunrise and sunset
5:42 am and 6:28 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 1:52 am, moonset 2:17 pm
Lunar month
Vaishakha, Krishna Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the west

Festivals and special days

Hanuman Jayanti (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). Observed on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami in the Telugu states, ending the 41-day Hanuman Deeksha. Deity: Lord Hanuman.

What time is Rahu Kalam on 19 May 2028 in Chennai?

Rahu Kalam on 19 May 2028 in Chennai is from 10:29 am to 12:05 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 7:18 am to 8:54 amGulika Kalam
  • 8:15 am to 9:06 amDurmuhurtam
  • 10:29 am to 12:05 pmRahu Kalam
  • 12:31 pm to 1:22 pmDurmuhurtam
  • 3:16 pm to 4:52 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 19 May 2028 in Chennai?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:39 am to 12:31 pm, is the most widely used good time on 19 May 2028. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 9:06 am to 10:29 amAmrit Choghadiya
  • 11:39 am to 12:31 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
  • 12:05 pm to 12:31 pmShubh Choghadiya
  • 4:12 am to 4:57 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 19 May 2028 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.

5:42 am6:28 pm5:42 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:42 am to 7:18 amCharWeak
7:18 am to 8:54 amLabhGood
8:54 am to 10:29 amAmritGood
10:29 am to 12:05 pmKaalAvoid
12:05 pm to 1:41 pmShubhGood
1:41 pm to 3:16 pmRogAvoid
3:16 pm to 4:52 pmUdvegAvoid
4:52 pm to 6:28 pmCharWeak
6:28 pm to 7:52 pm (night)RogAvoid
7:52 pm to 9:16 pm (night)KaalAvoid
9:16 pm to 10:41 pm (night)LabhGood
10:41 pm to 12:05 am (night)UdvegAvoid
12:05 am to 1:29 am (night)ShubhGood
1:29 am to 2:53 am (night)AmritGood
2:53 am to 4:18 am (night)CharWeak
4:18 am to 5:42 am (night)RogAvoid

Which god to worship on 19 May 2028, 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 19 May 2028?

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.