✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Sunrise
5:56 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Moonrise
4:13 AM
Moonset
5:29 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
all day
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 4:55 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 1:54 AM, 12 Aug
Karana
Vanija
till 4:55 AM
Vishti
till 3:24 PM
Shakuni
till 1:54 AM, 12 Aug
Yoga
Siddhi
till 6:51 PM
Vyatipata
till 3:26 PM, 12 Aug
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:23 PM - 4:57 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:20 AM - 5:08 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:48 AM - 12:39 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:19 PM - 6:43 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Durmuhurta
8:27 AM - 9:17 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
9:05 AM - 10:39 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:14 PM - 1:48 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
00:45 – 02:11
Punarvasu Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
18:53 – 20:21
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
1
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Masik Shivratri
vrat
Fasting Day
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 36m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) defines the wettest spell—watch afternoon showers.
- Bay breeze keeps nights warm; mornings get the best airflow.
- Day length varies modestly; schedule photosensitive tasks away from noon glare.
Cultural Heritage
- Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy, and Ashtalakshmi temples mark the sacred map.
- Panguni Uthiram, Thaipusam, and Karthigai Deepam draw huge processions.
- Pongal, Navaratri golu, and Margazhi (bhajans, Vaikunta Ekadashi) define the calendar.