✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sunrise
6:17 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
2:41 AM
Moonset
2:13 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dashami
Krishna Paksha
till 8:12 AM
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 3:04 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 8:12 AM
Bava
till 8:50 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 10:42 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
9:17 AM - 10:48 AM
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
4:41 AM - 5:29 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:07 PM - 6:31 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:17 AM - 7:05 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:05 AM - 7:53 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:39 – 13:22
Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 2m
🌘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.