✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
5:32 AM
Moonset
5:46 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:26 AM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:09 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Shakuni
till 8:26 AM
Chatushpada
till 7:44 PM
Nagava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 6:22 AM
Shubha
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
12:17 PM - 1:47 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:38 AM - 5:26 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:52 AM - 12:41 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:07 PM - 6:31 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:46 AM - 12:17 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:52 AM - 12:41 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
12:20 – 13:53
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 5m
🌘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.