✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
1:23 PM
Moonset
1:50 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:42 AM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Mrigashirsha
till 12:11 PM
Ardra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 2:42 AM
Taitila
till 1:38 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Vishkambha
till 1:28 AM
Priti
till 10:33 PM
Ayushman
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
1:50 PM - 3:19 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:57 AM - 12:45 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:50 AM - 5:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:05 PM - 6:29 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:26 AM - 7:55 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:24 AM - 10:53 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:23 AM - 11:10 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.
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Varjyam
20:07 – 21:38
Ardra Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Chennai
13.0827, 80.2707 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 51m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing Gibbous)
- 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.