✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Saturday, March 07, 2026
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Moonrise
9:34 PM
Moonset
8:38 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:19 PM
Panchami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Chitra
till 11:16 AM
Swati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 6:33 AM
Balava
till 7:19 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vriddhi
till 6:52 AM
Dhruva
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
⏰ From 11:16 AM onwardsSwati Nakshatra on Saturday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
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
4:45 AM - 5:33 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:06 PM - 6:30 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:21 AM - 7:09 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:09 AM - 7:57 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
17:24 – 19:09
Swati Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 57m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (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.