✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Friday, March 13, 2026
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Moonrise
1:52 AM
Moonset
1:19 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 6:30 AM
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 12:44 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 6:30 AM
Vanija
till 7:25 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 10:31 AM
Variyana
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
10:48 AM - 12:18 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
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:42 AM - 9:30 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:42 PM - 1:30 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:16 – 13:01
Purva Ashadha 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 Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
- 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.