✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
7:37 AM
Moonset
8:33 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 2:32 AM
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 2:32 AM
Taitila
till 1:16 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Brahma
till 1:00 AM
Indra
till 9:45 PM
Vaidhriti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
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Panchak Active Today
Raj Panchak
Raj Panchak is active. Exercise caution with important activities.
Avoid: Cremation, Roof Construction, South Travel, Big Auspicious Events
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
9:14 AM - 10:45 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:52 AM - 12:40 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:36 AM - 5:24 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
1:47 PM - 3:17 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
6:12 AM - 7:43 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
6:12 AM - 7:01 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
7:01 AM - 7:49 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:23 – 23:52
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
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Today's Festival / Vrat
3
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Gangaur
observance
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Gauri Puja
vrat
Fasting Day
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Matsya Jayanti
celebration
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 7m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.