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April 26 2020 Tamil Panchangam Chithirai 13

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Today's Panchangam

Sunday, April 26 2020 — Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Sunrise05:58 AM
Sunset06:27 PM
Weekdayஞாயிறு
Tamil dateSarvari, Chithirai-13

Panchangam details (exact end time)

Tithi
Shukla Paksha Tritiya
Nakshatram
Rohini - Pada 2
Yogam
Shobhana
Karanam
Garija up to 13:38 IST

Tarabalam & Chandrabalam

From the Moon's position at the same reference time as the Panchangam details above: favorable birth nakshatras (Tarabalam) and janma rashis (Chandrabhalam).

Tarabalam — favorable birth nakshatras
Ashwini Krittika Mrigashirsha Ardra Pushya Magha Uttara Phalguni Chitra Swati Anuradha Mula Uttara Ashadha Dhanishta Shatabhisha Uttara Bhadrapada
Chandrabhalam — favorable janma rashis
Rishabha (Taurus) Kataka (Cancer) Simha (Leo) Vrischika (Scorpio) Dhanus (Sagittarius) Meena (Pisces)

Month calendar

April - 2020
Panguni / Chithirai
SUN
ஞா
MON
தி
TUE
செ
WED
பு
THU
வி
FRI
வெ
SAT
1
19
2
20
3
21
4
22
🙏 Ekadashi
5
23
6
24
🔱 Pradosham
7
25
8
26
🌕 Pournami
9
27
10
28
11
29
🐘 Chaturthi
12
30
13
31
🛕 Shashthi
14
1
Chithirai
15
2
16
3
17
4
18
5
🙏 Ekadashi
19
6
20
7
🔱 Pradosham
21
8
🕉️ Shivaratri
22
9
🌑 Amavasya
23
10
🌑 Amavasya
24
11
25
12
🔥 Krittikai
26
13
27
14
🐘 Chaturthi
28
15
29
16
🛕 Shashthi
30
17

Important timings

Auspicious
Nalla Neram — day
05:58 AM - 07:32, 07:32 AM - 09:05, 10:39 AM - 12:13 PM
Nalla Neram — night
12:12 AM - 01:39, 01:39 AM - 03:05, 04:32 AM - 05:58
Inauspicious
Rahu Kalam
04:53 PM - 06:27
Yamagandam
12:13 PM - 01:46
Kuligai
03:20 PM - 04:53

Sunrise/sunset and day segments use your selected coordinates (IST).

Gowri Panchangam — day

Time Quality
05:58 AM - 07:32 Uthiyogam
07:32 AM - 09:05 Amirtham
09:05 AM - 10:39 Rogam
10:39 AM - 12:13 PM Labam
12:13 PM - 01:46 Dhanam
01:46 PM - 03:20 Sugam
03:20 PM - 04:53 Visham
04:53 PM - 06:27 Soram

Gowri Panchangam — night

Time Quality
06:27 PM - 07:53 Dhanam
07:53 PM - 09:19 Sugam
09:19 PM - 10:46 Soram
10:46 PM - 12:12 AM Visham
12:12 AM - 01:39 Uthiyogam
01:39 AM - 03:05 Amirtham
03:05 AM - 04:32 Rogam
04:32 AM - 05:58 Labam

Subha Graha Horai

All horā slots from sunrise to sunset (day) and sunset to next sunrise (night). Green rows are śubha grahas (Guru, Śukra, Budha, Chandra).

Subha Graha Horai - Day
Time Planet
05:58 AM - 07:01 Sun
07:01 AM - 08:03 Venus
08:03 AM - 09:05 Mercury
09:05 AM - 10:08 Moon
10:08 AM - 11:10 Saturn
11:10 AM - 12:13 PM Jupiter
12:13 PM - 01:15 Mars
01:15 PM - 02:17 Sun
02:17 PM - 03:20 Venus
03:20 PM - 04:22 Mercury
04:22 PM - 05:24 Moon
05:24 PM - 06:27 Saturn
Subha Graha Horai - Night
Time Planet
06:27 PM - 07:24 Jupiter
07:24 PM - 08:22 Mars
08:22 PM - 09:19 Sun
09:19 PM - 10:17 Venus
10:17 PM - 11:15 Mercury
11:15 PM - 12:12 AM Moon
12:12 AM - 01:10 Saturn
01:10 AM - 02:08 Jupiter
02:08 AM - 03:05 Mars
03:05 AM - 04:03 Sun
04:03 AM - 05:00 Venus
05:00 AM - 05:58 Mercury

Daily Notes & Guide

Daily Summary: Daily Panchangam guidance for April 26 2020 (Sunday) at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India: today's computed Tithi is Shukla Paksha Tritiya, Nakshatra is Rohini - Pada 2, Yogam is Shobhana, and Karanam is Garija up to 13:38 IST. With sunrise at 05:58 AM and sunset at 06:27 PM, the day can be structured more effectively around these time anchors. Traditionally inauspicious windows include Rahu Kalam (04:53 PM - 06:27), Yamagandam (12:13 PM - 01:46), and Kuligai (03:20 PM - 04:53), so non-urgent new starts are often avoided during those intervals. For favorable actions, Nalla Neram (05:58 AM - 07:32, 07:32 AM - 09:05, 10:39 AM - 12:13 PM / 12:12 AM - 01:39, 01:39 AM - 03:05, 04:32 AM - 05:58) and Subha Graha Horai windows can be used for prayer, meetings, travel starts, and family decisions. Sunday is traditionally associated with solar energy and is often preferred for morning prayers, confidence, and family-centered beginnings. Even when no specific festival is listed, the tithi and nakshatra still provide useful guidance for prayer and planning. Because this guidance is generated for your selected date and coordinates, it can support day-specific spiritual routines, vratam planning, and practical scheduling.

Understanding the Daily Tamil Panchangam and Its Importance

The Daily Tamil Panchangam is a traditional and highly accurate Vedic astrological calendar that helps individuals align their daily activities with the cosmic rhythms. Panchangam essentially translates to "five limbs," which represent the five foundational elements of time: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion or star), Yoga (luni-solar day), and Karana (half of a lunar day). By calculating the precise planetary positions, especially the exact longitudinal angles of the Sun and the Moon, the Panchangam provides profound insights into the spiritual quality of any given day. In Tamil culture, checking the daily panchangam before starting a new business, scheduling a journey, or planning auspicious family events is a deeply rooted tradition that ensures success and harmony by avoiding unfavorable time periods.

Key Time Elements: Nalla Neram, Rahu Kalam, and Yamagandam

One of the primary reasons families consult the daily panchangam is to identify the auspicious and inauspicious time segments within a day. 'Nalla Neram' refers to the most favorable time window when positive energies are at their peak, making it the perfect duration for signing documents, performing poojas, or conducting monetary transactions. Conversely, traditional astrology strictly warns against initiating important activities during 'Rahu Kalam' and 'Yamagandam'. Rahu Kalam is ruled by the shadow planet Rahu, which is believed to cause confusion and delays, while Yamagandam is governed by Ketu (or Yama) and is considered highly unfavorable for auspicious beginnings. Our tool automatically calculates these time slots with pinpoint accuracy based on your specific geographical location and the exact sunrise time.

Gowri Panchangam and Auspicious Horai Guidelines

Beyond the standard good and bad timings, the daily Tamil panchangam heavily relies on Gowri Panchangam and Planetary Hours (Horai). Gowri Panchangam divides the daytime and nighttime into specific slots such as Uthi, Amirtham, Rogam, and Laabam. Finding an 'Amirtham' or 'Dhanam' period ensures financial growth and overall prosperity for the task initiated during that hour. Similarly, Planetary Horai divides the day into one-hour slots ruled by different planets. For example, Sukra Horai (Venus) is highly recommended for marriages and purchasing jewelry, while Guru Horai (Jupiter) is excellent for education, financial investments, and starting new ventures. Utilizing these specialized time slots allows you to maximize the planetary blessings for your specific endeavors.

How Our Online Daily Panchangam Calculator Works

Our highly advanced daily panchangam calculator is designed to eliminate the complexity of reading traditional printed almanacs. By simply selecting your date and location, the tool utilizes high-precision Swiss Ephemeris astronomical data to calculate the exact degree of the sun and moon. It dynamically computes Sunrise, Sunset, Tithi timings, and Nakshatra transitions localized to your exact city's latitude and longitude. Whether you are looking to find today's Chandrashtamam, verify the exact end time of a specific Nakshatra, or check if today is a favorable Subha Muhurtham day, our tool provides clear, reliable, and instant results tailored specifically for your geographical area, bridging ancient wisdom with modern technology.

Daily Snapshot

Today is 26-04-2020. Weekday: Sunday. In the Tamil calendar, Chithirai month day 13. Key indicators for today: Tithi Shukla Paksha Tritiya and Nakshatra Rohini - Pada 2.

How To Read Today

Key indicators for today: Tithi Shukla Paksha Tritiya and Nakshatra Rohini - Pada 2. Use this with sunrise/sunset windows and related tools for practical planning.

Traditional Planning Context

In the Tamil calendar, Chithirai month day 13. Compare day signals with muhurtham, vratham, and family scheduling decisions.

Related Topics

This dynamic summary aligns with daily Tamil calendar, panchangam, tithi, nakshatra, and festival intent for 2026 users.

What is Panchangam?

Panchangam is the traditional Vedic time-guide used in Hindu practice. It is built on five core elements: Tithi, Vara (weekday), Nakshatra, Yogam, and Karanam. These are calculated from the relative positions of the Sun and Moon. Reviewing Panchangam before beginning an auspicious activity is a long-standing custom.

Rahu Kalam and Yamagandam are generally treated as periods to avoid for new auspicious starts. In contrast, Gowri Nalla Neram, Brahma Muhurtham, and Abhijit Muhurtham are considered supportive windows for spiritual practices, prayer, and beginning important efforts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rahu Kalam is roughly a 90-minute period each day associated with Rahu influence. It is traditionally advised to avoid initiating new auspicious activities during this window.

Brahma Muhurtham is the sacred pre-dawn period, approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise. It is widely regarded as an ideal time for meditation, mantra, and puja.