✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Monday, March 30, 2026
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Moonrise
4:10 PM
Moonset
4:05 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Shukla Paksha
till 7:11 AM
Trayodashi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 2:48 PM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 7:11 AM
Kaulava
till 7:01 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shoola
till 4:51 PM
Ganda
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ From 2:48 PM onwardsPurva Phalguni Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
See all dates & timings→Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
7:38 AM - 9:10 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:49 AM - 12:37 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:30 AM - 5:18 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
10:41 AM - 12:13 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:45 PM - 3:16 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:37 PM - 1:26 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:04 PM - 3:53 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
02:43 – 04:20
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Varjyam
22:59 – 00:37
Purva Phalguni Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 14m
🌔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.