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Find Udaya Lagna (ascendant) and all 12 Lagna transit times for any date and location

உதய லக்னம் · Udaya Lagna at Sunrise

Friday, 01 May 2026
Mesha
மேஷம்
Ruling Planet: Mars · செவ்வாய்
🌅 Sunrise: 5:49 AM Degree: 15.81° 📍 Chennai, India

All Lagna Transits Today

Ascendant sign changes approximately every 2 hours throughout the day.

#Lagna (Sign)TamilLordStartsEnds
1 Mesha (Aries) மேஷம் Mars
செவ்வாய்
5:49 AM 6:42 AM
2 Vrishabha (Taurus) ரிஷபம் Venus
சுக்கிரன்
6:42 AM 8:44 AM
3 Mithuna (Gemini) மிதுனம் Mercury
புதன்
8:44 AM 10:56 AM
4 Karka (Cancer) கடகம் Moon
சந்திரன்
10:56 AM 1:05 PM
5 Simha (Leo) சிம்மம் Sun
சூரியன்
1:05 PM 3:08 PM
6 Kanya (Virgo) கன்னி Mercury
புதன்
3:08 PM 5:09 PM
7 Tula (Libra) துலாம் Venus
சுக்கிரன்
5:09 PM 7:16 PM
8 Vrishchika (Scorpio) விருச்சிகம் Mars
செவ்வாய்
7:16 PM 9:28 PM
9 Dhanu (Sagittarius) தனுசு Jupiter
குரு
9:28 PM 11:35 PM
10 Makara (Capricorn) மகரம் Saturn
சனி
11:35 PM 1:28 AM
11 Kumbha (Aquarius) கும்பம் Saturn
சனி
1:28 AM 3:10 AM
12 Meena (Pisces) மீனம் Jupiter
குரு
3:10 AM 4:50 AM
1 Mesha (Aries) மேஷம் Mars
செவ்வாய்
4:50 AM 5:49 AM

What is Udaya Lagna?

Udaya Lagna (உதய லக்னம்) is the zodiac sign that is rising on the eastern horizon at a given moment — also called the Ascendant. As the Earth rotates, each of the 12 zodiac signs rises and sets over the horizon approximately every 2 hours, meaning the Lagna changes 12 times in a 24-hour day.

In Vedic astrology and Tamil Panchangam, the Lagna is critical for: (1) birth chart construction — the Lagna at birth becomes the 1st house, (2) muhurtham selection — the Lagna at the time of a ceremony must be free from malefic planetary influence, and (3) Lagna Kundali — the natal Lagna chart used for all astrological predictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Udaya Lagna at sunrise on 01 May 2026?
The Udaya Lagna at sunrise on 01 May 2026 for Chennai, India is Mesha (மேஷம்).
Which Lagnas are auspicious for weddings?
Traditionally auspicious Lagnas for Tamil wedding muhurtham: Vrishabha (Taurus), Mithuna (Gemini), Karka (Cancer), Kanya (Virgo), Tula (Libra), and Makara (Capricorn). Mesh (Aries), Simha (Leo), and Vrishchika (Scorpio) are generally avoided. The specific Lagna must also be checked for planetary positions.
What is the difference between Lagna and Rashi?
Rashi is the Moon's sign at the time of birth (Janma Rashi), while Lagna is the rising sign on the eastern horizon at birth. Both are important in Tamil/Vedic astrology. Rashi is used for daily Panchanga compatibility and Chandrashtamam calculations; Lagna is used for the birth chart and muhurtham.
How long does each Lagna last?
Each Lagna (ascendant sign) rises for approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The exact duration varies by the sign, latitude, and season. Signs near the equinoctial points (Aries, Libra) rise faster at tropical latitudes, while signs near the solstices (Cancer, Capricorn) take longer.