Chennai Panchangam
Daily Vedic Panchangam for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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About Chennai Panchangam
Get accurate daily Vedic Panchangam for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Our calculations use precise astronomical algorithms with Lahiri ayanamsa, the standard Indian ayanamsa, and provide tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, and all auspicious/inauspicious timings calculated for Chennai's exact coordinates (13.0827°, 80.2707°).
Whether you are planning a marriage muhurtam, griha pravesh, business venture, or simply want to know today's tithi and nakshatra, our daily panchangam for Chennai provides everything you need. The panchangam updates automatically each day and works offline as a Progressive Web App.
What is Panchangam?
Panchangam (पञ्चाङ्ग, literally "five limbs") is the traditional Hindu Vedic calendar consisting of five elements: Tithi (lunar day), Vara (weekday), Nakshatra (lunar mansion), Yoga, and Karana. These five elements together determine auspicious and inauspicious times for activities, festivals, and rituals.
Inauspicious Times in Chennai
Rahu Kalam is a daily 90-minute period considered inauspicious for starting new ventures. Yamagandam and Gulika Kalam are similar inauspicious periods. These vary based on weekday and the exact sunrise/sunset times for Chennai. Learn more about Rahu Kalam →
Choghadiya for Chennai
Choghadiya divides the day and night into 8 segments each, classifying them as Amrit (good), Shubh (good), Labh (good), Char (neutral), Kaal (bad), Rog (bad), or Udveg (bad). Use the Choghadiya tables above to find the best time for travel, important meetings, or any new activity.
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Vedic Calendar Tradition in Chennai
Tamil Nadu follows the Tamil solar calendar (Aadi, Avani, Purattasi etc.) for festivals while using the lunar Panchangam (tithi, nakshatra) for muhurtam selection. The Tamil Smartha and Iyer-Iyengar traditions both source from the Vakhya Panchangam.
Major Hindu Temples in Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore — Karthika Deepam celebrations
- Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane — Vaikunta Ekadashi observance
- Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur — Mahashivaratri night vigil
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple — Skanda Shashti
Festivals Observed in Chennai
Pongal (4-day harvest festival starting Makar Sankranti), Tamil New Year (Chithirai 1, mid-April), Aadi Perukku, Karthigai Deepam, Thai Poosam (Pushya Nakshatra in Thai month). Tamil festivals follow the solar Tamil months, distinct from the lunar Telugu/Kannada months.
Timezone & Coordinates
Chennai uses Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Coordinates: 13.0827°N, 80.2707°E. Sunrise here is approximately 9 minutes earlier than Hyderabad.