✓ Astronomical calculations for Kanchipuram · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kanchipuram on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
6:31 PM
Moonrise
12:05 PM
Moonset
12:05 AM
Panchang Today in Kanchipuram
Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Kanchipuram
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Rahu Kaal
8:56 AM - 10:32 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:44 AM - 12:32 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:08 AM - 4:56 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:19 PM - 6:43 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:43 PM - 3:19 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:44 AM - 7:20 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:44 AM - 6:35 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:35 AM - 7:27 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:09 – 15:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kanchipuram
12.83515, 79.70006 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 47m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Temple city with typical Tamil Nadu coastal‑interior climate.
- Silk weaving workshops stay cool despite summer heat outside.
- Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) can cause temple compound flooding.
Cultural Heritage
- City of thousand temples—both Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions thrive.
- Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples showcase Pallava architecture.
- Silk saree weaving is integral to the city's cultural identity.