✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
6:17 PM
Moonset
6:08 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 5:08 PM
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Purnima
Shukla Paksha
till 5:08 PM
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Magha
till 7:32 AM
Purva Phalguni
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 5:29 AM
Bava
till 5:08 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sukarma
till 10:24 AM
Dhriti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:19 PM - 4:48 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:56 AM - 12:44 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
9:22 AM - 10:51 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:20 PM - 1:50 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:46 AM - 9:34 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:19 PM - 3:07 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
17:10 – 18:47
Purva Phalguni 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: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.