✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Friday, February 20, 2026
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Moonrise
8:17 AM
Moonset
8:49 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Tritiya
Shukla Paksha
till 2:39 PM
Chaturthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada
till 8:07 PM
Revati
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 3:22 AM
Garaja
till 2:39 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 6:22 PM
Shubha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Amrit Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 8:07 PM onwardsRevati Nakshatra on Friday
Nectar-like success. All works bear fruit. Auspicious for important decisions, travel, and ceremonies.
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 8:07 PM onwardsRevati Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
10:54 AM - 12:22 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:58 AM - 12:46 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:53 AM - 5:41 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
3:19 PM - 4:47 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:57 AM - 9:26 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:50 AM - 9:37 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:46 PM - 1:33 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
06:11 – 07:44
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 46m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (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.