✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
4:52 AM
Moonset
4:53 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:24 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 9:24 AM
Vishti
till 9:00 PM
Shakuni
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:15 AM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:18 PM - 4:48 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
4:39 AM - 5:27 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
9:16 AM - 10:46 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:17 PM - 1:47 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:40 AM - 9:28 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:18 PM - 3:06 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:30 – 15:05
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 4m
🌘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.