23 April 2026 Calendar – Tithi, Nakshatra, Rahu Kalam & Festival Details

Full Panchang for Thursday, 23 April 2026. Includes Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, sunrise/sunset, Rahu Kalam and festival information (Chennai, IST).

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April 2026

Thursday

Tithi: Saptami until 8:49 PM · Nakshatra: Punarvasu · Yoga: Sukarma · Karana: Gara · Vara: Thursday

🔯 Pancha Anga (Five Elements)

Tithi (Lunar Day)	Saptami8:49 PM IST
Nakshatra (Star)	Punarvasu8:57 PM IST
Yoga	Sukarma
Karana	Gara
Vara (Weekday)	Thursday
Samvatsara	Parabhava
Tamil Month	Chithirai – Day 9

🌅 Sunrise & Sunset — Chennai, IST

🌅 Sunrise

5:53 AM

🌇 Sunset

6:21 PM

🌙 Moon Sign

Mithuna (Gemini)

☀ Sun Sign

Mesha (Aries)

⏰ Inauspicious & Auspicious Timings

Rahu Kalam

1:40 PM–3:14 PM

Avoid

Yamagandam

5:53 AM–7:26 AM

Avoid

Kuligai Kalam

9:00 AM–10:33 AM

Avoid

Abhijit Muhurta ℹ

11:42 AM–12:32 PM

Auspicious

Nalla Neram

5:53 AM–7:26 AM, 7:26 AM–9:00 AM, 10:33 AM–12:07 PM, 12:07 PM–1:40 PM, 4:47 PM–6:21 PM

Auspicious

Chandrashtamam for

Anuradha, Jyeshtha

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What is Rahu Kalam? →

Rahu Kalam is the inauspicious period each day governed by Rahu. Important tasks, especially new beginnings, are traditionally avoided during this window.

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What is Yamagandam? →

Yamagandam is the inauspicious period each day associated with Yama, the lord of death. Starting new activities during this time is traditionally considered unfavourable.

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What is Kuligai Kalam? →

Kuligai Kalam is the inauspicious daily period associated with Saturn. Beginning important activities during this window is traditionally avoided.

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What is Abhijit Muhurta? →

Abhijit Muhurta is the most auspicious ~48-minute window each day, centred on solar noon. Learn why it is considered highly favourable for new beginnings and important activities.

🌆 Inauspicious Times by City — 23 Apr 2026

City	Rahu Kalam (local time)	Yamagandam (local time)	Kuligai (local time)
Chennai	1:40 PM–3:14 PM IST	5:53 AM–7:26 AM IST	9:00 AM–10:33 AM IST
Mumbai	—	—	—
Delhi	—	—	—
Bengaluru	—	—	—
Kolkata	—	—	—
Hyderabad	—	—	—
Coimbatore	—	—	—
Madurai	—	—	—
Ahmedabad	—	—	—
Pune	—	—	—
Kochi	—	—	—
Singapore	—	—	—
Kuala Lumpur	—	—	—
Dubai	—	—	—
London	—	—	—
Toronto	—	—	—
New York	—	—	—
Sydney	—	—	—

🕐 Hora Timings (Planetary Hours) Full Hora Calculator →

#	Planet	Start	End	Period
1	🟡 Jupiter	5:53 AM	6:55 AM	Day
2	🔴 Mars	6:55 AM	7:57 AM	Day
3	☀️ Sun	7:57 AM	9:00 AM	Day
4	⚪ Venus	9:00 AM	10:02 AM	Day
5	💚 Mercury	10:02 AM	11:05 AM	Day
6	🌙 Moon	11:05 AM	12:07 PM	Day
7	⚫ Saturn	12:07 PM	1:09 PM	Day
8	🟡 Jupiter	1:09 PM	2:12 PM	Day
9	🔴 Mars	2:12 PM	3:14 PM	Day
10	☀️ Sun	3:14 PM	4:16 PM	Day
11	⚪ Venus	4:16 PM	5:19 PM	Day
12	💚 Mercury	5:19 PM	6:21 PM	Day
13	🌙 Moon	6:21 PM	7:19 PM	Night
14	⚫ Saturn	7:19 PM	8:16 PM	Night
15	🟡 Jupiter	8:16 PM	9:14 PM	Night
16	🔴 Mars	9:14 PM	10:11 PM	Night
17	☀️ Sun	10:11 PM	11:09 PM	Night
18	⚪ Venus	11:09 PM	12:07 AM	Night
19	💚 Mercury	12:07 AM	1:04 AM	Night
20	🌙 Moon	1:04 AM	2:02 AM	Night
21	⚫ Saturn	2:02 AM	2:59 AM	Night
22	🟡 Jupiter	2:59 AM	3:57 AM	Night
23	🔴 Mars	3:57 AM	4:55 AM	Night
24	☀️ Sun	4:55 AM	5:52 AM	Night

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is 23 April 2026?

23 April 2026 is a Thursday.

What is the Tithi on 23 April 2026?

The Tithi on 23 April 2026 is Saptami (Drik calculation for Chennai, IST).

What is the Nakshatra on 23 April 2026?

The Nakshatra on 23 April 2026 is Punarvasu.

What is Rahu Kalam on 23 April 2026?

Rahu Kalam on 23 April 2026 is from 1:40 PM to 3:14 PM (Chennai, IST). This is an inauspicious period to avoid starting new ventures.

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