Gulika Kala for Chennai — 2027-01-04 · kundlit

Gulika Kala · Chennai

Gulika Kala — Chennai4 January 2027

Gulika Kala

13:38 – 15:03

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Local time · Chennai

Somavara · Margashirsha · Krishna Paksha

सोमवार · मार्गशीर्ष · कृष्ण पक्ष

Sidereal · Lahiri

Tithi

Dwadashi

द्वादशी

Nakshatra

Anuradha

अनुराधा

Yoga

Shula

शूल

Karana

Taitila

तैतिल

Vara

Somavara

सोमवार

Waning Crescent

Sunrise 06:33 — Sunset 17:54 · day 11h 21m

≈ 12% illuminated · decreasing

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: Dwadashiद्वादशीtill 18:16then Trayodashiत्रयोदशीtill 44:40
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: 24.2344°). 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)

Is today good for…?

Pick what you’re planning. We check today’s panchang against the classical muhurta rule and show you the verdict, the best window, and the source.

Planned activity

Window details (text table)

Window	Start	End	Type
Rahu Kala	07:58	09:23	inauspicious
Yamaghanda Kala	10:48	12:13	inauspicious
Gulika Kala	13:38	15:03	inauspicious

#Auspicious Muhurtas शुभ मुहूर्त

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

Brahma Muhurta

ब्रह्म मुहूर्त

04:57 – 05:45

Pratah Sandhya

प्रातः सन्ध्या

05:28 – 06:33

Vijaya Muhurta

विजय मुहूर्त

14:07 – 14:52

Godhuli Muhurta

गोधूलि मुहूर्त

17:42 – 18:06

Sayahna Sandhya

सायाह्न सन्ध्या

17:54 – 18:59

Nishita Muhurta

निशीथ मुहूर्त

23:49 – 24:37

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

02:03 – 03:50

The nakshatra-derived window the classics flag to avoid.

Dur Muhurtam 12

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

14:52 – 15:37

Weekday-keyed inauspicious sub-muhurta.

Dur Muhurtam 13

दुर्मुहूर्तम्

15:37 – 16:23

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

Dhanu#9

Surya Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha पूर्वाषाढा

Pada 2 of 4

Moon Pada Transitions Today

10:54
17:35
24:16

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.

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

North उत्तर

favourable

Source: Direction favored by today's moon position

Rahu Vasa

#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

Vrishabha, Mithuna, Kanya, Vrishchika, Makara, Kumbha

Chandrashtama (avoid): Mesha

Tarabala — all 27 janma-nakshatras

#	Janma Nakshatra	Tara	Quality
1	Ashwini	Mitra मित्र	auspicious
2	Bharani	Vadha वध	inauspicious
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)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ritu (Drik)

Hemantaहेमन्त

Ayana

Dakshinayanaदक्षिणायन

Dinamana

11h 21m

Ratrimana

12h 39m

Madhyahna

12:13

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	1872944
Julian Day	2461409.5
Modified Julian Day	61409
Rata Die	739985
National Civil (Saka)	Pausha 14, 1948 Shaka
National Nirayana (Saka)	Pausha 20, 1948 Shaka
Lahiri Ayanamsha

Gulika Kala - Chennai, 4 January 2027

On Monday, the 4th of January 2027, the Vedic calendar in Chennai carries a day of particular rhythmic quality. Sunrise arrives at 6:33 AM and dipping below the horizon at 5:54 PM, bringing 11 hours 21 minutes of daylight. The tithi is Dwadashi of Krishna Paksha, and the nakshatra of the day is Anuradha. The day carries the Shula yoga, completing the core panchang signature for 2027-01-04. Brahma Muhurta, the pre-dawn meditation window, runs from 4:57 AM to 5:45 AM.

In Chennai, Rahu Kala runs from 7:58 AM to 9:23 AM — the period to avoid for new endeavours. The inauspicious direction (Disha Shool) for Monday is East; new ventures toward the East are traditionally deferred. On the auspicious side, Amrit choghadiya, running 6:33 AM to 7:58 AM, stands out as the best muhurta. Anuradha nakshatra is under the lordship of Saturn, bringing the ancient panchang frame into direct contact with Chennai's horizon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rahu Kaal in Chennai on 4 January 2027?

In Chennai on 4 January 2027, Rahu Kaal runs from 7:58 AM to 9:23 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 4 January 2027 at 6:33 AM?

Sunrise at 6:33 AM in Chennai on 4 January 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 (5:54 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 4 January 2027?

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Sadhana Prescriptions

Dwadashi Vishnu Puja

द्वादशी विष्णु पूजा

- Vishnu Purana, Padma Purana

Siddha Yoga Maha Sadhana

सिद्ध योग महासाधना

- Muhurta Chintamani, Dharmasindhu

Day Rarity Score

0.31088336643526826/ 100

चेन्नई — 4 जनवरी

सूर्योदय: प्रातः 06:33
सूर्यास्त: अपराह्ण 17:54
तिथि: द्वादशी (कृष्ण पक्ष)
नक्षत्र: अनुराधा (द्वितीय पाद)
योग: शूल
करण: तैतिल, गरज
माह: मार्गशीर्ष
चन्द्र राशि: वृश्चिक → धनु
सूर्य राशि: धनु

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Chandrabala — all 12 janma-rashis

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

All 13 segments (text)

#	Rashi	Start	End
9	Dhanu धनु	06:33	07:23
10	Makara मकर	07:23	09:18
11	Kumbha कुम्भ	09:18	10:58
12	Meena मीन	10:58	12:38
1	Mesha मेष	12:38	14:28
2	Vrishabha वृषभ	14:28	16:28
3	Mithuna मिथुन	16:28	18:38
4	Karka कर्क	18:38	20:48
5	Simha सिंह	20:48	22:53
6	Kanya कन्या	22:53	24:53
7	Tula तुला	24:53	02:58
8	Vrishchika वृश्चिक	02:58	05:13
9	Dhanu धनु	05:13	06:33

All 15 segments (text)

#	Label	Start	End	Quality
1	Raja राज	06:33	07:18	inauspicious
2	Chora चोर	07:18	08:03	inauspicious
3	Shubha शुभ	08:03	08:49	auspicious
4	Roga रोग	08:49	09:34	inauspicious
5	Mrityu मृत्यु	09:34	10:20	inauspicious
6	Agni अग्नि	10:20	11:05	inauspicious
7	Raja राज	11:05	11:50	inauspicious
8	Chora चोर	11:50	12:36	inauspicious
9	Shubha शुभ	12:36	13:21	auspicious
10	Roga रोग	13:21	14:07	inauspicious
11	Mrityu मृत्यु	14:07	14:52	inauspicious
12	Agni अग्नि	14:52	15:37	inauspicious
13	Raja राज	15:37	16:23	inauspicious
14	Chora चोर	16:23	17:08	inauspicious
15	Shubha शुभ	17:08	17:54	auspicious