✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, April 02, 2026
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
6:36 PM
Moonset
5:57 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 7:43 AM
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Purnima
Shukla Paksha
till 7:43 AM
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 7:43 AM
Balava
till 8:10 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 5:27 PM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
1:44 PM - 3:16 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:48 AM - 12:36 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:28 AM - 5:16 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:08 PM - 6:32 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:04 AM - 7:36 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:08 AM - 10:40 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:10 AM - 10:59 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:04 PM - 3:53 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
01:10 – 02:51
Hasta Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 16m
🌕Moon Phase:Poornima (Full Moon)
- 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.