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Chennai Hindu Panchang
Chennai · Purnimanta · Lahiri (Drik)
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🌕 Purnima🌑 Amavasya• EkadashiShukla / Krishna
December 1, 2027
TithiShukla Tritiya · upto 11:39 AM
NakshatraPurva Ashadha · upto 11:45 PM
YogaGanda · upto 2:41 AM
KaranaGara · upto 11:39 AM
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MonthMargashirsha
SamvatVikram 2084 · Shaka 1949
PakshaShukla
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset5:40 PM
Rahu Kaal11:57 AM – 1:23 PM
Abhijit Muhurat11:35 AM – 12:20 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Chennai festival dates — FAQ

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 →

When is Makar Sankranti in Chennai in 2027?

Makar Sankranti in Chennai falls on January 15, 2027. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chennai's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Makar Sankranti dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Chennai?

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