✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Monday, March 02, 2026
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
5:24 PM
Moonset
5:26 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Shukla Paksha
till 5:57 PM
Purnima
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashlesha
till 7:52 AM
Magha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 6:31 AM
Vanija
till 5:57 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Atiganda
till 12:19 PM
Sukarma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
7:53 AM - 9:22 AM
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
4:48 AM - 5:36 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
10:52 AM - 12:21 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:50 PM - 3:19 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:44 PM - 1:32 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:07 PM - 3:55 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
19:42 – 21:17
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 53m
🌔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.