✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, March 19, 2026
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
6:12 AM
Moonset
6:39 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 5:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Nagava
till 6:54 AM
Kimstughna
till 5:57 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shubha
till 4:01 AM
Shukla
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
1:47 PM - 3:18 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:52 AM - 12:40 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:38 AM - 5:26 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
6:14 AM - 7:44 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:15 AM - 10:46 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:15 AM - 11:04 AM
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
14:27 – 15:58
Uttara 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:Amavasya (New Moon)
- 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.