✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Friday, April 03, 2026
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
7:25 PM
Moonset
6:35 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
till 8:44 AM
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 8:44 AM
Taitila
till 9:23 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyaghata
till 2:08 PM
Harshana
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 7:25 PMChitra Nakshatra on Friday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
10:40 AM - 12:12 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
3:16 PM - 4:48 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:36 AM - 9:08 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:31 AM - 9:20 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:36 PM - 1:25 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
02:15 – 03:58
Chitra 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:Bahula Chandra (Waning 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.