✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
10:15 AM
Moonset
11:44 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 4:09 PM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 7:05 PM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 5:22 AM
Taitila
till 4:09 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Priti
till 9:07 AM
Ayushman
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Dwipushkar Yoga
⏰ From 7:05 PM onwardsMrigashirsha Nakshatra on Tuesday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:17 PM - 4:48 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:51 AM - 12:39 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:34 AM - 5:22 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
9:13 AM - 10:44 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:15 PM - 1:46 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:36 AM - 9:25 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:16 PM - 3:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
11:40 – 13:09
Rohini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 9m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing 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.