✓ Astronomical calculations for Kanchipuram · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Kanchipuram on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Moonrise
11:45 PM
Moonset
10:20 AM
Panchang Today in Kanchipuram
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Kanchipuram
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Rahu Kaal
12:13 PM - 1:45 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:27 AM - 5:15 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:48 AM - 12:37 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:11 PM - 6:35 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:35 AM - 9:08 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:40 AM - 12:13 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:48 AM - 12:37 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Kanchipuram
12.83515, 79.70006 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 20m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- 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.