✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Moonrise
6:18 AM
Moonset
6:13 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Capricorn
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 5:32 PM
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 5:32 PM
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Dhanishta
till 9:16 PM
Shatabhisha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Chatushpada
till 5:37 AM
Nagava
till 5:32 PM
Kimstughna
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 1:50 AM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:19 PM - 4:47 PM
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
4:54 AM - 5:42 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:03 PM - 6:27 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
9:26 AM - 10:55 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:23 PM - 1:51 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:51 AM - 9:38 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:20 PM - 3:07 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.