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Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Moonrise
7:37 AM
Moonset
7:56 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Aquarius

Panchang Today in Chennai

Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 4:00 PM
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
till 8:52 PM
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Balava
till 4:32 AM
Kaulava
till 4:00 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:42 PM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today

Muhurat Today in Chennai

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Rahu Kaal
1:51 PM - 3:19 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:58 AM - 12:46 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:54 AM - 5:42 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:03 PM - 6:27 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:30 AM - 7:58 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:26 AM - 10:54 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:25 AM - 11:12 AM
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:11h 45m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing Crescent)
  • 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.