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Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
6:01 PM
Moonrise
3:34 AM
Moonset
3:01 PM
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Moon Sign
Scorpio

Panchang Today in Chennai

Masa
Magha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:18 PM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Anuradha
till 3:04 AM
Jyeshtha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 7:07 AM
Taitila
till 8:18 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vriddhi
till 8:37 PM
Dhruva
till 11:37 PM

Muhurat Today in Chennai

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Rahu Kaal
1:44 PM - 3:09 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:54 AM - 12:42 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:59 AM - 5:47 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
5:49 PM - 6:13 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:35 AM - 8:01 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:26 AM - 10:52 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:23 AM - 11:09 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:58 PM - 3:44 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
  • 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.