✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Monday, February 23, 2026
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Moonrise
10:29 AM
Moonset
11:43 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 9:10 AM
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Bharani
till 4:34 PM
Krittika
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:10 AM
Garaja
till 8:08 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Brahma
till 10:19 AM
Indra
till 11:37 PM
🧭
Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Chennai
⚠️
Rahu Kaal
7:56 AM - 9:25 AM
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
4:52 AM - 5:40 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:04 PM - 6:28 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
⚠️
Yamaganda
10:53 AM - 12:22 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
⚠️
Gulika Kaal
1:50 PM - 3:19 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
12:45 PM - 1:33 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
⚠️
Durmuhurta
3:07 PM - 3:54 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
⚠️
Varjyam
02:58 – 04:29
Bharani Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 48m
🌒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.