✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Monday, February 16, 2026
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Moonrise
5:35 AM
Moonset
5:20 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Capricorn
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 5:36 PM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shravana
till 8:48 PM
Dhanishta
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vishti
till 5:25 AM
Shakuni
till 5:36 PM
Chatushpada
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vyatipata
till 2:46 AM
Variyana
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
7:59 AM - 9:27 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:59 AM - 12:47 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:55 AM - 5:43 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:02 PM - 6:26 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:55 AM - 12:23 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:50 PM - 3:18 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:46 PM - 1:33 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:07 PM - 3:54 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length: 12h 27m
Moon Phase: Waxing
- Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) defines the wettest spell—watch afternoon showers.
- Bay breeze keeps nights warm; mornings get the best airflow.
- Day length varies modestly; schedule photosensitive tasks away from noon glare.
Cultural Heritage
- Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy, and Ashtalakshmi temples mark the sacred map.
- Panguni Uthiram, Thaipusam, and Karthigai Deepam draw huge processions.
- Pongal, Navaratri golu, and Margazhi (bhajans, Vaikunta Ekadashi) define the calendar.