Choghadiya for Chennai — 2027-03-20 · kundlit

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Choghadiya — Chennai20 March 2027

Choghadiya

07:44 – 09:15

First favourable daytime window: Shubh

Local time · Chennai

Shanivara · Phalguna · Shukla Paksha

शनिवार · फाल्गुन · शुक्ल पक्ष

Gand MoolSidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Trayodashi

त्रयोदशी

Nakshatra

Magha

मघा

Yoga

Dhriti

धृति

Karana

Kaulava

कौलव

Vara

Shanivara

शनिवार

Waxing Gibbous

Sunrise 06:14 — Sunset 18:18 · day 12h 04m

≈ 92% illuminated · increasing

Panchang — the five angas पञ्चाङ्ग

Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara with their end-times, plus the month and the Moon’s and Sun’s signs — computed for this city’s sunrise. Times after midnight use the traditional extended clock (e.g. 27:23 = 03:23 next morning).

Tithi: Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 20:45then Chaturdashiचतुर्दशीtill 42:22
What this means
The lunar day. It is set by how far the Moon has pulled ahead of the Sun — each 12 degrees of separation is one tithi. The tithi shapes which activities the tradition favours, and it ends at the time shown, when the next one begins.

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How we compute this panchang

Every time on this page is calculated from the actual positions of the Sun and Moon using the Swiss Ephemeris (the same high-precision astronomical engine used by professional astronomers), not from a printed almanac or a fixed table.

Sidereal zodiac, Lahiri ayanamsha — the standard used by the Indian government calendar (ayanamsha for this date: 24.2372°). All nakshatra, rashi, tithi and yoga boundaries follow from it.
Local true sunrise — muhurta windows (Rahu Kaal, Choghadiya, Hora, Abhijit and the rest) are measured from the true sunrise computed for Chennai's exact coordinates, so they are correct for your location, not a regional approximation.
Two month conventions — we show both the Amanta (new-moon-to-new-moon) and Purnimanta (full-moon-to-full-moon) lunar month, because different regions of India follow different ones; an Adhika (intercalary) month is marked when it occurs.

Significance and auspicious/inauspicious flags are drawn from classical texts (Muhurta Chintamani, Brihat Samhita, the Puranas and others) and cited inline — we never assert an effect a text does not state.

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Birth nakshatraBirth Moon-sign (rashi)

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Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	09:15	10:46	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	06:14	07:44	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	06:14	07:44	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

Sunrise- and nakshatra-keyed windows that classical muhurta texts recommend for sadhana, study, and beginnings.

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:38 – 05:26

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:09 – 06:14

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:17 – 15:05

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

18:06 – 18:30

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

18:18 – 19:23

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:52 – 24:40

Amrita Kalam

#Inauspicious Windows अशुभ काल

Classical periods to avoid for new ventures, beyond Rahu Kaal, Yamaghanda, and Gulika (already shown on the daylight timeline above).

Varjyam

वर्ज्यम्

12:38 – 14:07

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 1

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

06:14 – 07:02

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 2

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

07:02 – 07:50

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Source: Muhurta Chintamani; Dharma Sindhu. Sub-window arithmetic from sunrise + nakshatra position.

#Sun Today सूर्य

Surya rashi and nakshatra — the sun-side complement to the moon-side tithi and nakshatra shown in the hero above.

Surya Rashi

Meena#12

Surya Nakshatra

Uttara Bhadrapada उत्तरभाद्रपदा

Pada 1 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

07:04
12:38
18:12
23:45
05:19

Source: Lahiri (Chitrapaksha) sidereal ephemeris. Pada arithmetic from nakshatra division into 4 equal arcs of 3° 20′ each.

#Hindu Year विक्रम संवत्

Vikram, Shaka and Gujarati Samvat for the current year, with the cycle name (Samvatsara) from the 60-year governance cycle.

Vikram Samvat

2084

Plavanga प्लवङ्ग (till 25 Feb 2028)

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Shaka Samvat

1949

Saumya सौम्य

Gujarati Samvat

2083

Parabhava पराभव

Mantri Mandala — Year Governance

Position	Deity
Raja	Mercury
Sasyadhipati	Saturn

#Daily Directions दिशा

Direction-of-the-day lookups used in muhurta selection — Disha Shool for travel, Agnivasa for yajna, Chandra/Rahu Vasa for direction-of- gain, Shivavasa for ritual timing.

Gand MoolMaghaमघाtill 23:44

Magha Gand Mool: Mool Shanti and Pitru-tarpana advised; ruled by Ketu.

Disha Shool

East पूर्व

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction today

Nakshatra Shool

North उत्तर

avoid

Source: Avoid travel toward this direction while today's nakshatra prevails

Chandra Vasa

East

#Tamil Yoga தமிழ் யோகம்

The Tamil-tradition yoga of the day from nakshatra and weekday — the Siddha / Amrita / Marana / Mushala family used in Tamil muhurta.

Tamil Yoga

Mushala मुसल

inauspicious

Source: Inauspicious Tamil yoga -- avoid new ventures

#Today’s Strength Tables

Tarabala and Chandrabala — the two classical strength lookups used in muhurta selection. If your birth nakshatra or birth rashi appears in the favourable set, the day is workable for new beginnings.

Favourable Janma Rashis Today

Mithuna, Simha, Tula, Vrishchika, Kumbha, Meena

Chandrashtama (avoid): Makara

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Janma जन्म	inauspicious
2	Bharani	Ati-Mitra अतिमित्र	auspicious
3	Krittika

#Udaya Lagna (Rising Sign) Timeline

Which rashi is rising on the eastern horizon at each point of the day. Segment width is proportional to the actual rising duration.

#Panchaka Rahita Muhurta पञ्चक रहित मुहूर्त

15 classical day-muhurta segments labelled by panchaka category. Green = auspicious; rose = avoid. Width is proportional to actual duration.

#Season & Sun Path

Vedic ritu, ayana, day/night length, and solar-noon — the seasonal scaffolding around today’s panchang.

Ritu (Vedic)

Vasantaवसन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Shishiraशिशिर

Ayana

Uttarayanaउत्तरायण

Dinamana

12h 4m

Ratrimana

11h 56m

Madhyahna

12:16

Source: Suryasiddhanta. Dinamana = sunrise→sunset minutes; Madhyahna = local solar noon.

#Almanac & Epoch पञ्चाङ्ग गणना

Reference day-counts and calendar identifiers for this date — Kaliyuga year, Ahargana, Julian Day and the National (Saka) civil dates.

Almanac / epoch details

Kaliyuga Year	5128
Kali Ahargana	1873019
Julian Day	2461484.5
Modified Julian Day	61484
Rata Die	740060
National Civil (Saka)	Phalguna 29, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Chaitra 6, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Choghadiya - Chennai, 20 March 2027

On Saturday, the 20th of March 2027, the Vedic calendar in Chennai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:14 AM and dipping below the horizon at 6:18 PM, bringing 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Trayodashi of Shukla side of the lunar month, and the nakshatra of the day is Magha. The day carries the Dhriti yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-03-20. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:38 AM to 5:26 AM.

In Chennai, Rahu Kala runs from 9:15 AM to 10:46 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Saturday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Shubh choghadiya, running 7:44 AM to 9:15 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Magha nakshatra is under the lordship of Ketu, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chennai's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 20 March 2027?

In Chennai on 20 March 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 9:15 AM to 10:46 AM. This 90-minute window is governed by Rahu and is traditionally avoided for starting new work, travel, or auspicious ceremonies. The timing shifts daily based on local sunrise, so it differs from city to city.

Why is sunrise in Chennai on 20 March 2027 at 6:14 AM?

Sunrise at 6:14 AM in Chennai on 20 March 2027 is determined by the city's geographic latitude (13.08°N) and the Earth's axial tilt on this date. The exact sunrise and sunset (6:18 PM) define the length of the Vedic day and anchor all panchang calculations — from Rahu Kaal to the choghadiya slots — to Chennai's local horizon.

What yoga is operative in Chennai on 20 March 2027?

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#Daily Authority

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Shiva Linga Abhisheka

शिव लिंग अभिषेक

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Navagraha Shanti

नवग्रह शान्ति

- Graha Shanti Vidhi, Navagraha Stotra

Tila Homa (Sesame Oblation)

तिल होम

- Graha Shanti Vidhi

Trayodashi Pradosha Vrata

त्रयोदशी प्रदोष व्रत

- Shiva Purana, Pradosha Mahatmya

Mahamrityunjaya Japa

महामृत्युञ्जय जप

- Rig Veda 7.59.12, Yajur Veda 3.60

चेन्नई — 20 मार्च

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:14
सूर्यास्त: सायं 18:18
तिथि: त्रयोदशी (शुक्ल पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: मघा (प्रथम पाद)
योग: धृति
करण: कौलव, तैतिल
माह: फाल्गुन
चन्द्र राशि: सिंह → कन्या
सूर्य राशि: मीन

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Choghadiya details (text table)

Name	Devanagari	Planet	Period	Start	End	Quality
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	06:14	07:44	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	day	07:44	09:15	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	day	09:15	10:46	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	day	10:46	12:16	bad
Char	चर	Venus	day	12:16	13:47	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	day	13:47	15:17	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	day	15:17	16:48	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	day	16:48	18:18	bad
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	18:18	19:48	good
Amrit	अमृत	Moon	night	19:48	21:17	good
Kaal	काल	Saturn	night	21:17	22:47	bad
Shubh	शुभ	Jupiter	night	22:47	24:16	good
Rog	रोग	Mars	night	24:16	01:46	bad
Udveg	उद्वेग	Sun	night	01:46	03:15	bad
Char	चर	Venus	night	03:15	04:44	neutral
Labh	लाभ	Mercury	night	04:44	06:14	good

Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

#	Janma Rashi	House from Janma	Favourable
1	Mesha	5	no
2	Vrishabha	4	no
3	Mithuna	3	yes
4	Karka	2	no
5	Simha	1	yes
6	Kanya	12	no
7	Tula	11	yes
8	Vrishchika	10	yes
9	Dhanu	9	no
10	Makara	8	no
11	Kumbha	7	yes
12	Meena	6	yes

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
12	Meena मीन	06:14	07:44
1	Mesha मेष	07:44	09:29
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	09:29	11:34
3	Mithuna मिथुन	11:34	13:44
4	Karka कर्क	13:44	15:54
5	Simha सिंह	15:54	17:54
6	Kanya कन्या	17:54	19:59
7	Tula तुला	19:59	22:04
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	22:04	24:19
9	Dhanu धनु	24:19	02:24
10	Makara मकर	02:24	04:19
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	04:19	05:59
12	Meena मीन	05:59	06:14

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Shubha शुभ	06:14	07:02	auspicious
2	Roga रोग	07:02	07:50	inauspicious
3	Mrityu मृत्यु	07:50	08:39	inauspicious
4	Agni अग्नि	08:39	09:27	inauspicious
5	Raja राज	09:27	10:15	inauspicious
6	Chora चोर	10:15	11:04	inauspicious
7	Shubha शुभ	11:04	11:52	auspicious
8	Roga रोग	11:52	12:40	inauspicious
9	Mrityu मृत्यु	12:40	13:29	inauspicious
10	Agni अग्नि	13:29	14:17	inauspicious
11	Raja राज	14:17	15:05	inauspicious
12	Chora चोर	15:05	15:53	inauspicious
13	Shubha शुभ	15:53	16:42	auspicious
14	Roga रोग	16:42	17:30	inauspicious
15	Mrityu मृत्यु	17:30	18:18	inauspicious

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