✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
7:07 PM
Moonset
6:46 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Krishna Paksha
till 4:50 PM
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
till 7:39 AM
Uttara Phalguni
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 4:55 AM
Kaulava
till 4:50 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhriti
till 8:52 AM
Shoola
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 7:39 AMPurva Phalguni Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 7:39 AM onwardsUttara Phalguni Nakshatra on Wednesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
12:20 PM - 1:50 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:47 AM - 5:35 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:56 AM - 12:44 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:05 PM - 6:29 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:51 AM - 12:20 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:56 AM - 12:44 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
15:03 – 16:41
Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 54m
🌖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.