✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunrise
6:16 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
4:11 AM
Moonset
4:01 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:42 AM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:42 AM
Garaja
till 9:38 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shiva
till 9:37 AM
Siddha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:56 AMShravana Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ From 5:56 AM onwardsDhanishta Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
7:46 AM - 9:16 AM
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
10:47 AM - 12:17 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:41 PM - 1:29 PM
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
10:01 – 11:38
Dhanishta 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.