✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, April 07, 2026
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
10:52 PM
Moonset
9:27 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Krishna Paksha
till 4:36 PM
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 3:22 AM
Taitila
till 4:36 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 4:16 PM
Variyana
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
3:15 PM - 4:48 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:47 AM - 12:35 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:25 AM - 5:13 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
9:06 AM - 10:38 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:11 PM - 1:43 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:29 AM - 9:18 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:14 PM - 3:03 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
09:15 – 11:02
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 19m
🌖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.