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Chennai Panchang for Saturday, 17 April 2027

Panchangam for Chennai, Saturday, 17 April 2027: Shukla Ekadashi tithi until 9:23 am, Magha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana. Rahu Kalam is 9:02 am to 10:35 am and Abhijit muhurta is 11:43 am to 12:33 pm. Sunrise 5:55 am, sunset 6:21 pm.

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Saturday, 17 April 2027, Chennai

Calculated for Chennai, Tamil Nadu at 13.083° N, 80.271° E (IST).

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The day at a glance

What is the Panchangam on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai?

The Panchangam on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai is Shukla Ekadashi tithi, Magha nakshatra, Vriddhi yoga and Vishti (Bhadra) karana, on Shanivara.

Tithi
Shukla Ekadashi until 9:23 am
Vara (weekday)
Shanivara, Saturday
Nakshatra
Magha until 7:03 am
Yoga
Vriddhi until 12:18 am
Karana
Vishti (Bhadra) until 9:23 am
Sunrise and sunset
5:55 am and 6:21 pm
Moonrise and moonset
Moonrise 3:15 pm, moonset 3:02 am
Lunar month
Chaitra, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
Disha Shool
Avoid travel towards the east

Special day

Ekadashi. A fasting day for Lord Vishnu.

What time is Rahu Kalam on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai?

Rahu Kalam on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai is from 9:02 am to 10:35 am. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.

  • 5:55 am to 7:28 amGulika Kalam
  • 5:55 am to 7:34 amDurmuhurtam
  • 9:02 am to 10:35 amRahu Kalam
  • 1:41 pm to 3:15 pmYamaganda

What is the good time (muhurtham) on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai?

Abhijit muhurta, 11:43 am to 12:33 pm, is the most widely used good time on 17 Apr 2027. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.

  • 7:34 am to 9:02 amShubh Choghadiya
  • 11:43 am to 12:33 pmAbhijit muhurta
  • 3:15 pm to 4:48 pmAmrit Choghadiya
  • 4:22 am to 5:08 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study

What is the Choghadiya on 17 Apr 2027 in Chennai?

Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.

5:55 am6:21 pm5:54 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
TimeChoghadiyaQuality
5:55 am to 7:28 amKaalAvoid
7:28 am to 9:02 amShubhGood
9:02 am to 10:35 amRogAvoid
10:35 am to 12:08 pmUdvegAvoid
12:08 pm to 1:41 pmCharWeak
1:41 pm to 3:15 pmLabhGood
3:15 pm to 4:48 pmAmritGood
4:48 pm to 6:21 pmKaalAvoid
6:21 pm to 7:48 pm (night)LabhGood
7:48 pm to 9:15 pm (night)UdvegAvoid
9:15 pm to 10:41 pm (night)ShubhGood
10:41 pm to 12:08 am (night)AmritGood
12:08 am to 1:35 am (night)CharWeak
1:35 am to 3:01 am (night)RogAvoid
3:01 am to 4:28 am (night)KaalAvoid
4:28 am to 5:54 am (night)LabhGood

Which god to worship on 17 Apr 2027, and what is the lucky colour?

Saturday is dedicated to Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara, and the lucky colour is dark blue.

God of the day

Shani Deva, Lord Hanuman and Lord Venkateswara

Visit a Venkateswara, Hanuman or Navagraha temple. Lighting a sesame oil lamp for Shani is traditional.

Lucky colour

Dark blue

Black and deep purple also suit the day.

What should you do and avoid on 17 Apr 2027?

Good to do

  • Donate sesame, oil, black gram or food to the needy
  • Help workers and elders, which pleases Shani
  • Hard, disciplined work and clearing pending tasks
  • Fasting or a light satvik diet for Ekadashi

Better to avoid

  • Buying iron, oil or salt, as per popular belief
  • Haircut, shaving and nail cutting
  • Travel towards the east (Disha Shool)
  • Rice and grains, for those observing Ekadashi

Panchang and festivals in Chennai

Chennai follows the Tamil solar calendar, in which months follow the Sun's sign and the year begins with Puthandu in mid April.

Well-known temples: Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar.

Margazhi (mid December to mid January) is the month of early morning Tiruppavai recital and the music season, Karthigai Deepam lights up homes in Karthigai month, and Pongal closes the year's harvest.

Questions people ask

What is Rahu Kalam?

Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.

What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?

They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.