Gowri Panchangam Today - Chennai
கௌரி பஞ்சாங்கம் இன்று
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Today's Amritham (Most Auspicious)
Day Periods (Sunrise to Sunset)
Sunrise: 05:51 am | Sunset: 06:40 pm
Night Periods (Sunset to Next Sunrise)
Gowri Qualities Reference
Each Gowri period has one of 8 qualities. Here's what each quality means and whether it's suitable for important activities:
What is Gowri Panchangam?
Gowri Panchangam (கௌரி பஞ்சாங்கம்) is a traditional Tamil astrological system named after Goddess Gowri (Parvati). It divides each day into 16 periods: 8 during daylight (sunrise to sunset) and 8 during nighttime (sunset to next sunrise). Each period is assigned a specific quality that indicates its suitability for various activities.
The 8 Gowri Qualities
- Udyogam (உத்யோகம்) - Work/Enterprise - Neutral, good for regular work
- Amritham (அமிர்தம்) - Nectar - Excellent, best for all auspicious activities
- Rogam (ரோகம்) - Disease - Bad, avoid health-related decisions
- Soram (சோரம்) - Theft - Bad, avoid financial transactions
- Labam (லாபம்) - Profit - Good, excellent for business
- Dhana (தனம்) - Wealth - Good, suitable for financial matters
- Visham (விஷம்) - Poison - Bad, avoid important activities
- Sugam (சுகம்) - Comfort - Good, suitable for leisure and rest
How to Use Gowri Panchangam
Gowri Panchangam helps you choose the best time for important activities:
- Amritham - Best time for starting new ventures, marriages, ceremonies
- Labam & Dhana - Best for business deals, investments, financial matters
- Sugam & Udyogam - Good for routine work, meetings, travel
- Rogam, Soram, Visham - Avoid important activities during these periods
Gowri Panchangam vs Regular Panchangam
While the regular Panchangam (Tithi, Nakshatra, etc.) provides the overall astrological picture for the day, Gowri Panchangam helps pinpoint the best hours within that day. For example, even if the day's Nakshatra is favorable, you would still want to choose an Amritham or Labam period for maximum benefit.
Period Duration
The duration of each Gowri period varies throughout the year because it depends on day length:
- Summer: Day periods are longer (~100 minutes each), night periods shorter
- Winter: Day periods are shorter (~70 minutes each), night periods longer
- Equinox: Day and night periods are roughly equal (~90 minutes each)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Gowri period for starting a new business?
Amritham is the most auspicious period for starting a new business. If Amritham is not available at a convenient time, Labam (profit) or Dhana (wealth) are excellent alternatives for business-related activities.
Can I do regular work during Rogam or Visham periods?
Yes, routine daily work can continue during any period. The Gowri Panchangam guidance is primarily for starting new or important activities. Ongoing work, emergency situations, and daily routines are not affected.
Why does the Gowri order change every day?
The sequence of Gowri qualities follows a traditional pattern that rotates based on the weekday. Each day starts with a different quality for the first period, and the rest follow in a fixed sequence. This pattern has been passed down through generations.
How is Nalla Neram related to Gowri Panchangam?
Nalla Neram (good time) is derived from Gowri Panchangam. The periods with "Excellent" or "Good" quality in Gowri Panchangam (Amritham, Labam, Dhana, Sugam, and sometimes Udyogam) are collectively called Nalla Neram.
Is Gowri Panchangam the same for all locations?
No, Gowri Panchangam varies by location because period timings depend on local sunrise and sunset times. Eastern cities will have earlier timings than western cities. Always check for your specific location.