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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
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Jul 29 · Guru Purnima
July 1, 2026
TithiKrishna Pratipada · upto 7:38 AM
NakshatraPurva Ashadha · upto 6:51 AM
YogaIndra · upto 4:04 PM
KaranaKaulava · upto 7:38 AM
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SamvatVikram 2083 · Shaka 1948
PakshaKrishna
Sunrise5:46 AM
Sunset6:39 PM
Rahu Kaal12:12 PM – 1:49 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:47 AM – 12:38 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Chennai festival dates — FAQ

When is Dhanteras in Chennai in 2026?

Dhanteras in Chennai falls on November 6, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chennai's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dhanteras dates worldwide →

When is Diwali in Chennai in 2026?

Diwali in Chennai falls on November 8, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chennai's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Diwali dates worldwide →

When is Bhai Dooj in Chennai in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Chennai falls on November 11, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chennai's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

When is Chhath Puja in Chennai in 2026?

Chhath Puja in Chennai falls on November 15, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chennai's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Chhath Puja dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Chennai?

Upcoming major festivals in Chennai: Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 11, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027), Vasant Panchami (February 11, 2027).

Why are Chennai's festival dates different from other cities?

Hindu festival dates are set by the tithi (lunar day) at sunrise in your location, so they can shift by a day between time zones. Desi.Net publishes a separately-computed date for Chennai rather than one generic date.