✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Friday, March 27, 2026
Sunrise
6:08 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
1:22 PM
Moonset
1:44 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 10:08 AM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 10:08 AM
Taitila
till 9:24 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shobhana
till 12:31 AM
Atiganda
till 10:09 PM
Sukarma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 3:24 PMPunarvasu Nakshatra on Friday
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
10:43 AM - 12:14 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
4:32 AM - 5:20 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:08 PM - 6:32 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
3:17 PM - 4:48 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:40 AM - 9:11 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:35 AM - 9:23 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:38 PM - 1:27 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
03:52 – 05:24
Punarvasu Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
23:13 – 00:47
Pushya Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 12m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.