✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Saturday, April 04, 2026
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
8:15 PM
Moonset
7:13 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Krishna Paksha
till 10:10 AM
Tritiya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 10:10 AM
Vanija
till 11:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Harshana
till 2:17 PM
Vajra
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 9:36 PMSwati Nakshatra on Saturday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 9:36 PM onwardsVishakha Nakshatra on Saturday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
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Rahu Kaal
9:07 AM - 10:39 AM
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
4:27 AM - 5:15 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
1:44 PM - 3:16 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:03 AM - 7:35 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:03 AM - 6:52 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:52 AM - 7:41 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
01:32 – 03:16
Swati Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 17m
🌖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.