✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Sunday, March 01, 2026
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
4:29 PM
Moonset
4:40 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
till 7:10 PM
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Pushya
till 8:35 AM
Ashlesha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 7:55 AM
Taitila
till 7:10 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
till 2:33 PM
Atiganda
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Ravi Pushya Yoga
⏰ Until 8:35 AMPushya Nakshatra on Sunday
Extremely auspicious. One of the rarest muhurat yogas, ideal for purchases, investments, and new beginnings.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 8:35 AMPushya Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
4:48 PM - 6:17 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:57 AM - 12:45 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:49 AM - 5:37 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:05 PM - 6:29 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:21 PM - 1:50 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:19 PM - 4:48 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:42 PM - 5:30 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
20:59 – 22:32
Ashlesha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 52m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.