✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
6:16 PM
Moonrise
11:22 AM
Moonset
11:43 PM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 7:03 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Krittika
till 3:07 PM
Rohini
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 7:03 AM
Vishti
till 5:58 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Indra
till 7:23 AM
Vaidhriti
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 3:07 PMKrittika Nakshatra on Tuesday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Tripushkar Yoga
⏰ Until 3:07 PMKrittika Nakshatra on Tuesday
Actions performed now bear fruit threefold. Highly auspicious for positive endeavours; strongly avoid negative acts.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
3:19 PM - 4:48 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
4:51 AM - 5:39 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.
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Yamaganda
9:25 AM - 10:53 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:22 PM - 1:50 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:49 AM - 9:36 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.
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Varjyam
03:50 – 05:20
Krittika Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 49m
🌒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.