✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
3:27 AM
Moonset
3:07 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ekadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:18 AM
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 4:50 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 9:18 AM
Kaulava
till 9:35 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Parigha
till 10:25 AM
Shiva
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 4:50 AMUttara Ashadha Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 4:50 AMUttara Ashadha Nakshatra on Sunday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
4:48 PM - 6:19 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:53 AM - 12:41 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:40 AM - 5:28 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
12:17 PM - 1:48 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:42 PM - 5:31 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
09:01 – 10:41
Shravana Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 3m
🌘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.