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Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Sunday, December 28, 2025

Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Moonrise
12:17 PM
Moonset
12:04 AM
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Moon Sign
Pisces

Panchang Today in Chennai

Masa
Pausha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 12:01 PM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 8:43 AM
Revati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:40 AM
Bava
till 12:01 PM
Balava
till 11:11 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 10:13 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM

Muhurat Today in Chennai

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Rahu Kaal
4:26 PM - 5:51 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:46 AM - 12:34 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:53 AM - 5:41 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
5:39 PM - 6:03 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:10 PM - 1:35 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:00 PM - 4:26 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:20 PM - 5:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
  • 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.