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Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Moonrise
2:36 AM
Moonset
3:04 PM

Panchang Today in Chennai

Masa
Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 1:31 PM
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 1:18 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 2:19 AM
Balava
till 1:31 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 8:54 PM
Priti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today

Auspicious Yoga Today

🔱
Tripushkar Yoga
Until 1:18 AM
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Muhurat Today in Chennai

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Rahu Kaal
12:05 PM - 1:40 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:08 AM - 4:56 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:39 AM - 12:30 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:14 PM - 6:38 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:19 AM - 8:54 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:30 AM - 12:05 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:39 AM - 12:30 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
92 min
10:3012:02
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 42m
🌘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.