✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Moonrise
1:00 AM
Moonset
12:26 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
till 4:21 AM
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 4:21 AM
Taitila
till 5:28 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddhi
till 9:58 AM
Vyatipata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:54 AM - 12:42 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:42 AM - 5:30 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
6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:18 AM - 11:06 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:06 PM - 3:54 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:57 – 00:44
Mula Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 0m
🌗Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Last Quarter)
- 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.