Choghadiya Today in Chennai
Today’s choghadiya for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, worked out from Chennai’s own sunrise and sunset in India Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). Chennai’s temple year turns on Mylapore: the Panguni festival of Sri Kapaleeswarar fills the mada streets each March, with the Arubathimoovar procession of the 63 Nayanmars on 30 March in 2026, while Triplicane’s Parthasarathy, a Pallava Divya Desam, Vadapalani’s Murugan and the Ashtalakshmi temple by Elliot’s Beach mark the rest of the city.
Best times in Chennai
| Choghadiya | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit अमृत | 6:05 AM to 7:32 AM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 8:59 AM to 10:26 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 4:13 PM to 5:40 PM | Good |
| Shubh शुभ | 1:26 AM to 2:59 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 2:59 AM to 4:32 AM | Good |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:29 AM to 12:16 PM | in Rog and Udveg; overlaps Yamaganda |
Amrit, Shubh and Labh windows clear of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika Kaal, Vara Vela, Kala Vela and Kala Ratri, with the Abhijit Muhurat. A good choghadiya that falls in one of them is marked Mixed in the tables below. How these overlaps work.
Day choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Amrit अमृत | 6:05 AM to 7:32 AM | Good |
| Kaal काल Rahu Kaal Kala Vela | 7:32 AM to 8:59 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 8:59 AM to 10:26 AM | Good |
| Rog रोग Yamaganda | 10:26 AM to 11:53 AM | Avoid |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 11:53 AM to 1:20 PM | Avoid |
| Char चर Gulika Kaal | 1:20 PM to 2:46 PM | Neutral |
| Labh लाभ Vara Vela | 2:46 PM to 4:13 PM | Mixed |
| Amrit अमृत | 4:13 PM to 5:40 PM | Good |
Night choghadiya
| Choghadiya | Time | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Char चर | 5:40 PM to 7:13 PM | Neutral |
| Rog रोग | 7:13 PM to 8:46 PM | Avoid |
| Kaal काल | 8:46 PM to 10:20 PM | Avoid |
| Labh लाभ Kala Ratri | 10:20 PM to 11:53 PM | Mixed |
| Udveg उद्वेग | 11:53 PM to 1:26 AM | Avoid |
| Shubh शुभ | 1:26 AM to 2:59 AM | Good |
| Amrit अमृत | 2:59 AM to 4:32 AM | Good |
| Char चर | 4:32 AM to 6:06 AM | Neutral |
Panchang in Chennai for today
Auspicious time
Times to avoid
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Hindu festivals in Chennai: dates and timings
These are the dates as they fall in Chennai, worked out for Chennai’s own sunrise and moonrise. All of the festivals below fall on the same day here as in Delhi.
| Festival | Date in Chennai |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Tue, Oct 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Sharad Purnima | Sun, Oct 25 Same day as Delhi |
| Karva Chauth Moonrise 8:43 PM. Puja 5:43 PM to 6:57 PM. Fast 6:01 AM to 8:43 PM. | Thu, Oct 29 Same day as Delhi |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Sun, Nov 1 Same day as Delhi |
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Kali Chaudas (Choti Diwali) | Sat, Nov 7 Same day as Delhi |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (Abhyang Snan) | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) Lakshmi puja 6:07 PM to 8:09 PM. | Sun, Nov 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Chhath Puja | Sun, Nov 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Tulsi Vivah | Sat, Nov 21 Same day as Delhi |
| Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) | Tue, Nov 24 Same day as Delhi |
| Vivah Panchami | Mon, Dec 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Gita Jayanti | Sun, Dec 20 Same day as Delhi |
| 2027 | |
| Makar Sankranti | Fri, Jan 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Maha Shivratri | Sat, Mar 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Holika Dahan | Mon, Mar 22 Same day as Delhi |
| Holi | Tue, Mar 23 Same day as Delhi |
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Wed, Apr 7 Same day as Delhi |
| Ram Navami | Thu, Apr 15 Same day as Delhi |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Tue, Apr 20 Same day as Delhi |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun, May 9 Same day as Delhi |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Shani Jayanti | Fri, Jun 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Ganga Dussehra | Sun, Jun 13 Same day as Delhi |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | Mon, Jun 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Guru Purnima | Sun, Jul 18 Same day as Delhi |
| Sawan Somwar begins | Mon, Jul 19 Same day as Delhi |
| Hariyali Teej | Wed, Aug 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Nag Panchami | Fri, Aug 6 Same day as Delhi |
| Raksha Bandhan | Tue, Aug 17 Same day as Delhi |
| Krishna Janmashtami | Wed, Aug 25 Same day as Delhi |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Sat, Sep 4 Same day as Delhi |
| Radha Ashtami | Wed, Sep 8 Same day as Delhi |
| Anant Chaturdashi | Tue, Sep 14 Same day as Delhi |
| Sharad Navratri begins | Thu, Sep 30 Same day as Delhi |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Sat, Oct 9 Same day as Delhi |
Why a date can differ: a tithi (lunar day) begins at the same instant everywhere on earth, but a festival is kept on the local day when its tithi holds at the right moment, such as sunrise or moonrise. Chennai’s sunrise and moonrise come at different minutes from Delhi’s, so now and then that moment lands on a different calendar day here. For festivals not listed, see the festival calendar.
Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and Pradosh in Chennai
The next vrat days for Chennai, with the tithi window in Chennai time.
Ekadashi
| Papankusha Ekadashi | Thu, Oct 22 |
| Rama Ekadashi | Thu, Nov 5 |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, Nov 20 |
| Utpanna Ekadashi | Fri, Dec 4 |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Sun, Dec 20 |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Sun, Jan 3 |
Purnima
| Ashwina Purnima Tithi 11:55 AM Oct 25 to 9:40 AM Oct 26 Ashwina Purnima Vrat: Sun, Oct 25 Ashwina Purnima: Mon, Oct 26 | Sun, Oct 25 Mon, Oct 26 |
| Kartika Purnima Tithi 11:42 PM Nov 23 to 8:23 PM Nov 24 | Tue, Nov 24 |
| Margashirsha Purnima Tithi 10:46 AM Dec 23 to 6:57 AM Dec 24 Margashirsha Purnima Vrat: Wed, Dec 23 Margashirsha Purnima: Thu, Dec 24 | Wed, Dec 23 Thu, Dec 24 |
| Pausha Purnima Tithi 9:29 PM Jan 21 to 5:46 PM Jan 22 | Fri, Jan 22 |
| Magha Purnima Tithi 7:58 AM Feb 20 to 4:51 AM Feb 21 | Sat, Feb 20 |
| Phalguna Purnima Tithi 6:20 PM Mar 21 to 4:12 PM Mar 22 | Mon, Mar 22 |
Amavasya
| Kartika Amavasya Tithi 11:27 AM Nov 08 to 12:30 PM Nov 09 Darsha Amavasya: Sun, Nov 8 Kartika Amavasya: Mon, Nov 9 | Sun, Nov 8 Mon, Nov 9 |
| Margashirsha Amavasya Tithi 4:12 AM Dec 08 to 6:21 AM Dec 09 | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Pausha Amavasya Tithi 11:14 PM Jan 06 to 1:54 AM Jan 08 | Thu, Jan 7 |
| Magha Amavasya Tithi 7:05 PM Feb 05 to 9:25 PM Feb 06 | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Phalguna Amavasya Tithi 1:45 PM Mar 07 to 2:58 PM Mar 08 Darsha Amavasya: Sun, Mar 7 Phalguna Amavasya: Mon, Mar 8 | Sun, Mar 7 Mon, Mar 8 |
| Chaitra Amavasya Tithi 5:39 AM Apr 06 to 5:20 AM Apr 07 | Tue, Apr 6 |
Pradosh
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:46 PM to 8:13 PM | Fri, Oct 23 |
| Shukra Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:40 PM to 8:09 PM | Fri, Nov 6 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:39 PM to 8:09 PM | Sun, Nov 22 |
| Ravi Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:41 PM to 8:12 PM | Sun, Dec 6 |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:47 PM to 8:19 PM | Mon, Dec 21 |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat Puja 5:55 PM to 8:26 PM | Tue, Jan 5 |
Hindu temples in and around Chennai
Mandirs across the Chennai area, from the city to the suburbs. Check each temple’s website for darshan hours and its festival programme.
Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple
Its Panguni festival of 2026 began with a special abhishekam and the lakna pathirikai ritual on the evening of 26 February, the flag went up on the dwajasthambam in the western yard on 23 March to open the nightly vahanam processions, the Arubathimoovar procession of the 63 Nayanmars drew thousands onto the mada streets on the afternoon of 30 March, and the vidaiaatri music and dance series followed from 3 to 16 April at the temple’s Navaratri mantapam, open to all.
Parthasarathy Temple
Incredible India counts it among the 108 Divya Desams and the 32 holy abodes of Vishnu, built in the 8th to 9th centuries by the Pallavas, with a festival calendar running from Brahmotsavam to Panguni Uthiram and Vaikunta Ekadasi.
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Incredible India records Annaswami Nayakar as its founder and first priest and says the temple has stood for over 150 years, with a hall used for weddings and discourses; open 5:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Ashtalakshmi Temple
Incredible India lists its shrines to the eight Lakshmis, daily poojas and abhishekams, weekly bhajans and satsangs, and hours of 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple (ISKCON Chennai)
The temple’s site lists daily darshan from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with Mangal Arati at 4:30 AM, Raj Bhoga Arati at 12:30 PM, Sandhya Arati at 7:00 PM and Shayana Arati at 9:00 PM.
Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai
The Math describes itself as the first branch centre of the Ramakrishna Order in South India; its Universal Temple is open from 5:00 to 11:45 AM and 3:00 to 9:00 PM.
Festival traditions in Chennai
- Census 2011 counted 4,646,732 people in Chennai district, 80.73 percent of them Hindu, with Muslims (9.45 percent) and Christians (7.72 percent) the next largest groups. (Census 2011 district tables)
- For Vinayagar Chaturthi 2025, kept on 27 August, 1,869 idols were immersed within Greater Chennai Police limits on Sunday 31 August, most at Srinivasapuram off the Marina, with 16,500 police and 2,000 Home Guards on duty. (DT Next, 31 August 2025)
- The Panguni festival of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple began on 23 March 2026 with the flag hoisting in the temple’s western yard and the first vahanam procession that night, and its Arubathimoovar procession filled the mada streets on 30 March. (Mylapore Times, 23 and 31 March 2026)
- ISKCON Chennai marked Radha Ashtami on 19 September with darshan, abhishekam, a lecture, bhoga offering and maha arati at its East Coast Road temple, according to its own festival notice. (ISKCON Chennai)
- The Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple runs for weeks, not days: in 2026 the lakna pathirikai ritual on 26 February was its first step, the flag hoisting on 23 March opened the processions, and the vidaiaatri concerts at the Navaratri mantapam ran from 3 to 16 April, most starting at 6:30 PM. (Mylapore Times, 24 February and 2 April 2026)
- In September 2026 the Southern Bench of the National Green Tribunal ruled that Vinayaka Chaturthi idols could not be immersed at the environmentally sensitive Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai beaches, leaving Kasimedu, Tiruvottiyur and Ennore among the designated points and asking the state to say by 16 September where idols would be diverted. (DT Next, 12 September 2026)
Chennai choghadiya and festivals: common questions
- What time is the Karva Chauth moonrise in Chennai?
- Thursday, October 29, 2026: moonrise 8:43 PM, puja 5:43 PM to 6:57 PM.
- When is Lakshmi puja on Diwali in Chennai?
- The Lakshmi puja muhurat in Chennai is Sunday, November 8, 2026: 6:07 PM to 8:09 PM.
- When is Holi 2027 in Chennai?
- Tuesday, March 23, 2027 in Chennai, same day as Delhi. Holika Dahan: Monday, March 22, 2027.
- When is Janmashtami 2027 in Chennai?
- Wednesday, August 25, 2027 in Chennai, same day as Delhi.
- When is Dussehra 2026 in Chennai?
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Chennai, same day as Delhi.
- When does Navratri 2027 begin in Chennai?
- Thursday, September 30, 2027 in Chennai, same day as Delhi.
- When is Makar Sankranti 2027 in Chennai?
- Friday, January 15, 2027 in Chennai, same day as Delhi.
- When is the Arubathimoovar festival in Mylapore?
- On the eighth day of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple’s Panguni festival, in March or April. In 2026 the festival’s flag went up on 23 March and the Arubathimoovar procession of the 63 Nayanmars moved through the mada streets on the afternoon of 30 March; the dates follow the Tamil month of Panguni, so they shift each year.
- Where are Vinayagar idols immersed in Chennai?
- Until 2025, mostly at Srinivasapuram off the Marina: that year 1,869 idols went into the sea within Greater Chennai Police limits on 31 August, with others at Palavakkam, the Kasimedu fishing harbour and Tiruvottiyur, under 16,500 police and 2,000 Home Guards. In September 2026 the National Green Tribunal barred immersion at Pattinapakkam and Neelankarai, so the designated points are now Kasimedu, Tiruvottiyur and Ennore, with the state asked to confirm any diversion.
Choghadiya through the year in Chennai
Sunrise and sunset in Chennai on the 21st of each month, and how long one choghadiya lasts by day and by night.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Each day choghadiya | Each night choghadiya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 6:36 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 29m | 1h 26m | 1h 34m |
| 21 February | 6:29 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 47m | 1h 28m | 1h 32m |
| 21 March | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 7m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 April | 5:53 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 29m | 1h 34m | 1h 26m |
| 21 May | 5:42 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 46m | 1h 36m | 1h 24m |
| 21 June | 5:44 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 54m | 1h 37m | 1h 23m |
| 21 July | 5:52 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 47m | 1h 36m | 1h 24m |
| 21 August | 5:57 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 30m | 1h 34m | 1h 26m |
| 21 September | 5:58 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 8m | 1h 31m | 1h 29m |
| 21 October | 6:00 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 47m | 1h 28m | 1h 32m |
| 21 November | 6:10 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 29m | 1h 26m | 1h 34m |
| 21 December | 6:26 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 21m | 1h 25m | 1h 35m |
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