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Dhanurmasam 2026 in Chennai: dates, Tiruppavai and dawn times
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
Key days
Pre-dawn puja times
| Date | Brahma muhurta | Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | 4:43 AM – 5:34 AM | 6:24 AM |
| Dec 23 | 4:46 AM – 5:37 AM | 6:28 AM |
| Dec 30 | 4:50 AM – 5:40 AM | 6:31 AM |
| Jan 6 | 4:52 AM – 5:43 AM | 6:34 AM |
| Jan 13 | 4:54 AM – 5:45 AM | 6:35 AM |
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Questions
When is Dhanurmasam 2026–27 in Chennai?
Wednesday, December 16 to Thursday, January 14, 30 days.
How is the start day decided?
By the Sun entering Dhanu (Sagittarius): if it enters before Chennai's sunset, the month starts that day, otherwise the next day. It ends the day before Makar Sankranti.
What is done in Dhanurmasam?
Vishnu puja before sunrise with one pasuram of Andal's Tiruppavai each day, pongal or dadhyannam as naivedyam, and muggulu at the door. Weddings and gruha pravesams are usually not held in this month.
Times are local to Chennai (Asia/Kolkata).
For general information only. Calculated by software for this city; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. Disclaimer and terms · Privacy · © Global Panchang