✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, March 26, 2026
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
12:20 PM
Moonset
12:46 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:50 AM
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 12:49 AM
Bava
till 11:50 AM
Balava
till 10:56 PM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Saubhagya
till 3:09 AM
Shobhana
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 4:20 PM onwardsPunarvasu Nakshatra on Thursday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
1:46 PM - 3:17 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:50 AM - 12:38 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:33 AM - 5:21 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
6:09 AM - 7:40 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:12 AM - 10:43 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:12 AM - 11:01 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:05 PM - 3:53 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
01:31 – 03:02
Ardra Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 10m
🌓Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (First Quarter)
- 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.