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Today's Key Details (for Chennai)
श्रीराम जयराम जय जय सुन्दर रामRama Namam for Today
3:07 am - 6:07 amBrahma Muhurta
5:43 am - 6:31 amPratah Sandhya
6:07 am - 5:39 pmSunrise - Sunset
11:29 am - 12:17 pmAbhijit Muhurta
5:15 pm - 6:03 pmSayam Sandhya
4:09 pm - 6:09 pmNitya Pradosham
NoAmruta Gatikai
NoVastu Day
NoShannavathi Tarpanam
9:00 am - 10:27 amRahu Kalam
1:20 pm - 2:46 pmYama Gandam
NoKari Naal
NoKudaa Naal
NoneChandrashtamam Nakshatrams Today

Today's Events

Chant Rama Namam through the day - श्रीराम जयराम जय जय सुन्दर राम
Chant this mantra and give argyam thrice a day to Surya bhagawan throughout this Aippasi Maasam:
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे, भानुमण्डलवासाय धीमहि, तन्नो सुवर्णरेतः सूर्यमूर्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥
There are one or more events for current Thithi
2026-08-19(Wednesday)
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.

Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.

1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram


Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami (Smarta)
Activity: Krishna Ashtami prevailing at Nishita (midnight) — Krishna's birth observance, Smarta convention. Traditionally strongest when Rohini nakshatra also overlaps (not separately checked here).

Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Ashtami
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Today's Events

Chant Rama Namam through the day - श्रीराम जयराम जय जय सुन्दर राम
Chant this mantra and give argyam thrice a day to Surya bhagawan throughout this Aippasi Maasam:
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे, भानुमण्डलवासाय धीमहि, तन्नो सुवर्णरेतः सूर्यमूर्तिः प्रचोदयात्॥
There are one or more events for current Thithi
2026-08-19(Wednesday)
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.

Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.

1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram


Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami (Smarta)
Activity: Krishna Ashtami prevailing at Nishita (midnight) — Krishna's birth observance, Smarta convention. Traditionally strongest when Rohini nakshatra also overlaps (not separately checked here).

Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Ashtami

Upcoming Events

There are one or more events for upcoming days
2026-08-20(Thursday)
Krishna Janmashtami / Gokulashtami (Smarta)
Activity: Krishna Ashtami prevailing at Nishita (midnight) — Krishna's birth observance, Smarta convention. Traditionally strongest when Rohini nakshatra also overlaps (not separately checked here).

Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Ashtami
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.

Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.

1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram


Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
2026-08-21(Friday)
Dasami headbath for Mukti
Activity: Have headbath with Sesame oil, except if this is the start of the Maasam.

For men, if the day is not Wednesday or Saturday, add a bit of ghee to the oil.

For women, similarly for days other than Tuesday or Friday, do the same.


Details: Thithi: Dasami
2026-08-25(Tuesday)
Pradosha Vrata
Activity: Shiva/Vishnu worship observed during the Pradosha (twilight) window on Trayodashi — occurs twice a month, in both the waxing and waning fortnights.

Details: Thithi: Thrayodasi
2026-08-26(Wednesday)
Masa Shivaratri
Activity: Monthly Shiva worship observed on Krishna Chaturdashi during the Nishita (midnight) window — occurs every month, distinct from the annual Maha Shivaratri in Masi.

Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurdasi
2026-08-27(Thursday)
Aavani Avittam
Activity: Aavani Avittam

Details: Masam: Simha, Nakshatram: Avittam (Dhanishta, Sravishta)
2026-08-30(Sunday)
Chandra Darshanam
Activity: Chandra Darshanam

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Dvithiyai
2026-09-01(Tuesday)
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Activity: Yearly obeisance to Lord Ganesh

Details: Masam: Simha, Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Chathurthi

Time: 5:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Shukla Panchami
Activity: Do Varahi Pooja with Red flowers and pomegranate naivaidyam

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Panchami
2026-09-02(Wednesday)
Shukla Sashti
Activity: Do Subrahmanya Puja with Red flowers

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Sashti
2026-09-03(Thursday)
Shukla Saptami
Activity: Do Surya Puja with Red Flowers and Surya Namaskar

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Sapthami
Harshana Yoga temple visit
Activity: Visit Shiva temple during the morning (Palli ezhuchi) and evening (Palliarai). Give sweet food daanam like honey.

Benefit: Relief for Marana bhayam in the family.


Place: Shiva temple

Details: Yogam: Harshanam
2026-09-06(Sunday)
Vyatipaata Yogam - Naga Gayatri Japam
Activity: Chant this mantra throughout the Vayatipaata yogam

அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்திக்கான காயத்ரி மந்திரம்:

“ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே
சர்வ தோஷ நிவர்த்திகராய தீமஹி
தந்நோ அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்தி ப்ரசோதயாத்”

Benefit: Relief from effect of all Doshas


Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
2026-09-09(Wednesday)
Magha nakshatram
Activity: Give Agathikeerai to Swalinan (buffaloes).

Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
2026-09-19(Saturday)
Krishna Ashtami
Activity: Bairava Puja anytime.
Light pepper deepam


Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Ashtami

Next Masam Events

There are one or more events for upcoming Masam - Kanyaa (Purattasi) starting 17-Sep-2026
2026-09-17(Thursday)
Guru Dhyanam in Parabhava Samvatsaram
Activity: As Lord Jupiter (Guru Bhagavan) is currently exalted during this Parabhava year, it is beneficial to chant the names of the following seven Guru-saints 108 times daily; chanting these names yields benefits equivalent to reciting the Gayatri Mantra.

Just as the four great saints (Nalvar) hold immense significance in the Saiva tradition, these seven saints are of paramount importance in the Warkari tradition.

1. Nivruttinath
2. Dnyandev
3. Sopandev
4. Muktabai
5. Eknath
6. Namdev
7. Jagatguru Tukaram


Details: Samvatsaram: Parabhava, Vasaram: Guru
2026-09-19(Saturday)
Krishna Ashtami
Activity: Bairava Puja anytime.
Light pepper deepam


Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Ashtami
2026-09-20(Sunday)
Dasami headbath for Mukti
Activity: Have headbath with Sesame oil, except if this is the start of the Maasam.

For men, if the day is not Wednesday or Saturday, add a bit of ghee to the oil.

For women, similarly for days other than Tuesday or Friday, do the same.


Details: Thithi: Dasami
2026-09-23(Wednesday)
Pradosha Vrata
Activity: Shiva/Vishnu worship observed during the Pradosha (twilight) window on Trayodashi — occurs twice a month, in both the waxing and waning fortnights.

Details: Thithi: Thrayodasi
2026-09-24(Thursday)
Masa Shivaratri
Activity: Monthly Shiva worship observed on Krishna Chaturdashi during the Nishita (midnight) window — occurs every month, distinct from the annual Maha Shivaratri in Masi.

Details: Paksham: Sukla, Thithi: Chathurdasi
2026-09-29(Tuesday)
Harshana Yoga temple visit
Activity: Visit Shiva temple during the morning (Palli ezhuchi) and evening (Palliarai). Give sweet food daanam like honey.

Benefit: Relief for Marana bhayam in the family.


Place: Shiva temple

Details: Yogam: Harshanam
2026-09-30(Wednesday)
Shukla Panchami
Activity: Do Varahi Pooja with Red flowers and pomegranate naivaidyam

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Panchami
2026-10-01(Thursday)
Shukla Sashti
Activity: Do Subrahmanya Puja with Red flowers

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Sashti
Vyatipaata Yogam - Naga Gayatri Japam
Activity: Chant this mantra throughout the Vayatipaata yogam

அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்திக்கான காயத்ரி மந்திரம்:

“ஓம் தத்புருஷாய வித்மஹே
சர்வ தோஷ நிவர்த்திகராய தீமஹி
தந்நோ அஷ்டநாக தேவதா மூர்த்தி ப்ரசோதயாத்”

Benefit: Relief from effect of all Doshas


Details: Yogam: Vyatipaatam
2026-10-02(Friday)
Shukla Saptami
Activity: Do Surya Puja with Red Flowers and Surya Namaskar

Details: Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Sapthami
2026-10-04(Sunday)
Mahanavami / Saraswati-Ayudha Puja
Activity: Navaratri's ninth day — Ashvina Shukla Navami prevailing in the Madhyahna/daytime window, observed with Saraswati and Ayudha Puja.

Details: Masam: Kanyaa, Paksham: Krishna, Thithi: Navami
2026-10-06(Tuesday)
Magha nakshatram
Activity: Give Agathikeerai to Swalinan (buffaloes).

Details: Nakshatram: Magham (Magha)
2026-10-17(Saturday)
Tulaa Snaanam
Activity: Tulaa Snaanam

Details: Masam: Tula

Horai

Date checked: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Horai for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Chennai (starting at Sunrise (5:56 am) till next sunrise) :
5:56 am - 6:56 amChevvaai
6:56 am - 7:56 amSoorya
7:56 am - 8:56 amSukra
8:56 am - 9:56 amBudha
9:56 am - 10:56 amChandra
10:56 am - 11:56 amSani
11:56 am - 12:56 pmGuru
12:56 pm - 1:56 pmChevvaai
1:56 pm - 2:56 pmSoorya
2:56 pm - 3:56 pmSukra
3:56 pm - 4:56 pmBudha
4:56 pm - 5:56 pmChandra
5:56 pm - 6:56 pmSani
6:56 pm - 7:56 pmGuru
7:56 pm - 8:56 pmChevvaai
8:56 pm - 9:56 pmSoorya
9:56 pm - 10:56 pmSukra
10:56 pm - 11:56 pmBudha
11:56 pm - 12:56 amChandra
12:56 am - 1:56 amSani
1:56 am - 2:56 amGuru
2:56 am - 3:56 amChevvaai
3:56 am - 4:56 amSoorya
4:56 am - 5:56 amSukra
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