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Solar and Lunar Events in Kanchipuram on Sunday, February 22, 2026

Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Moonrise
9:44 AM
Moonset
10:44 PM

Panchang Today in Kanchipuram

Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:11 AM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashwini
till 5:54 PM
Bharani
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 12:08 AM
Balava
till 11:11 AM
Kaulava
till 10:11 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shukla
till 1:08 PM
Brahma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today

Auspicious Yoga Today

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Until 5:54 PM
Ashwini Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.

Muhurat Today in Kanchipuram

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Rahu Kaal
4:50 PM - 6:18 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
12:00 PM - 12:48 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:54 AM - 5:42 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:06 PM - 6:30 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:24 PM - 1:53 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:21 PM - 4:50 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:44 PM - 5:31 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
91 min
14:0715:38
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Kanchipuram
12.83515, 79.70006Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 48m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
  • Temple city with typical Tamil Nadu coastal‑interior climate.
  • Silk weaving workshops stay cool despite summer heat outside.
  • Northeast monsoon (Oct–Dec) can cause temple compound flooding.
Cultural Heritage
  • City of thousand temples—both Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions thrive.
  • Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples showcase Pallava architecture.
  • Silk saree weaving is integral to the city's cultural identity.