✓ Astronomical calculations for Chennai · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Chennai on Friday, February 27, 2026
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
2:27 PM
Moonset
2:52 AM
Panchang Today in Chennai
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 12:35 AM
Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha
till 10:34 PM
Dwadashi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ardra
till 10:49 AM
Punarvasu
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 12:35 AM
Vanija
till 11:33 AM
Vishti
till 10:34 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Ayushman
till 7:43 PM
Saubhagya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ From 10:49 AM onwardsPunarvasu Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Chennai
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Rahu Kaal
10:52 AM - 12:21 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
3:19 PM - 4:48 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
7:55 AM - 9:24 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:48 AM - 9:35 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:45 PM - 1:32 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:12 – 23:43
Punarvasu 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.