Aaj Ka Panchang — Chennai, 3 August 2026
Monday · Krishna Panchami · Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra
On Monday, 3 August 2026, in Chennai: Krishna Panchami tithi, Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra, Sukarman yoga. Sunrise 5:55 AM, sunset 6:34 PM. Rahu Kaal runs 7:31 AM–9:05 AM; Abhijit Muhurat 11:50 AM–12:40 PM. Bela's engine scores the day 89/100 for general auspicious work — an auspicious day.
Panchang for 3 August 2026
| Limb | Value | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tithi | Krishna Panchami | 11:03 PM IST |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 2) | 10:01 PM IST |
| Yoga | Sukarman | 9:19 PM IST |
| Karana | Kaulava | 11:10 AM IST |
| Vaara | Monday | — |
| Sunrise | 5:55 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:34 PM | — |
Is this day good for…?
Engine-scored best window of the day per activity (0–100).
Inauspicious & auspicious windows
| Window | Start | End | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal | 7:31 AM | 9:05 AM | ✕ Avoid |
| Yamaganda | 10:40 AM | 12:15 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Gulika Kaal | 1:50 PM | 3:25 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 1 | 12:40 PM | 1:31 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Durmuhurtam 2 | 3:12 PM | 4:03 PM | ✕ Avoid |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:50 AM | 12:40 PM | ✓ Shubh |
Full week of avoid-windows:Rahu Kaal today in Chennai →
Choghadiya — day & night
| Period | Choghadiya | Quality | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 5:55 AM – 7:30 AM |
| Day | Kaala | Avoid | 7:30 AM – 9:05 AM |
| Day | Shubha | Shubh | 9:05 AM – 10:40 AM |
| Day | Rog | Avoid | 10:40 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Day | Udveg | Avoid | 12:15 PM – 1:49 PM |
| Day | Chara | Shubh | 1:49 PM – 3:24 PM |
| Day | Laabha | Shubh | 3:24 PM – 4:59 PM |
| Day | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 4:59 PM – 6:34 PM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 6:34 PM – 7:59 PM |
| Night | Rog | Avoid | 7:59 PM – 9:24 PM |
| Night | Kaala | Avoid | 9:24 PM – 10:49 PM |
| Night | Laabha | Shubh | 10:49 PM – 12:15 AM |
| Night | Udveg | Avoid | 12:15 AM – 1:40 AM |
| Night | Shubha | Shubh | 1:40 AM – 3:05 AM |
| Night | Amrit | Amrit (best) | 3:05 AM – 4:30 AM |
| Night | Chara | Shubh | 4:30 AM – 5:55 AM |
Amrit slots for the whole week:Choghadiya today in Chennai →
Festivals & vrat on 3 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
What is the tithi in Chennai on 3 August 2026?
On 3 August 2026 the tithi in Chennai is Krishna Panchami, prevailing at sunrise and ending at 11:03 PM IST. The nakshatra is Uttara Bhadrapada (pada 2) until 10:01 PM IST.
When is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 3 August 2026?
Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 3 August 2026 runs 7:31 AM to 9:05 AM IST. Yamaganda (10:40 AM–12:15 PM) and Gulika (1:50 PM–3:25 PM) are also inauspicious — avoid starting new work in all three. They are computed from Chennai's actual sunrise, not a fixed national table.
What is the shubh muhurat in Chennai on 3 August 2026?
The universally auspicious Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:50 AM–12:40 PM IST. The choghadiya table above marks every Amrit and Shubh slot through the day and night — those are the best windows to begin work.
Why does Chennai's panchang differ from other cities?
Tithis, nakshatras and yogas are moments in time, but Rahu Kaal, choghadiya and Abhijit are derived from local sunrise and sunset, so they shift with longitude and latitude. Bela computes each city from its own coordinates (13.0827°N, 80.2707°E) — never a national average.
How is the "Is today good for…?" score computed?
Bela's engine scans all 16 choghadiya windows of the day for each activity and scores the best one by classical muhurta rules: Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam, Panchaka, nakshatra suitability, tithi and yoga. The 0–100 score is that window's strength — personal Tara Bala vs your birth star is an app feature.