Panchang for Chennai

Thursday, February 26, 2026 · Thursday (गुरुवार)

Day Quality: Auspicious

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiDashami (Shukla Paksha)दशमी8:47 PM
NakshatraMrigashira— Lord: mars, Deity: Soma5:06 AM
YogaPreetiPreeti5:04 PM
KaranaShakuni9:40 AM
VarThursdayगुरुवार

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Moonrise
1:23 PM
Moonset
1:50 AM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Mithuna(मिथुन)
Sun Rashi
Kumbha(कुंभ)

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta4:50 AM5:38 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:58 AM12:46 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta2:22 PM3:04 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:53 PM6:41 PM48m
Amrit Kaal5:26 AM6:14 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal1:50 PM3:19 PM1h 29m
Gulika Kaal9:24 AM10:53 AM1h 29m
Yama Ghanta6:26 AM7:55 AM1h 29m
Dur Muhurtam 16:26 AM7:14 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 27:14 AM8:02 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2082
Shaka Samvat
1947
Hindu Month
Magha(माघ)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Shishira(शिशिर)
Ayana
Uttarayana(उत्तरायण)

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Griha Pravesh
  • + Property Purchase
  • + Foundation Laying
  • + Moving/Relocation
  • + Daily Puja
☀️ Choghadiya for Chennai
Day & night auspicious time periods
🕐 Hora for Chennai
24 planetary hours with ruling planets

Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Chennai (13.09°N, 80.28°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Chennai, India

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

🔄
Ekadashi
एकादशी
Fasting day for Vishnu devotees
Feb 27
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
Panchang

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Magha (माघ) • Shukla Paksha • VS 2082
6:26 AM
🌅 6:17 PM
Day: 11h 51m

Mixed

मिश्रित

Just, righteous, ancestral. Like standing in a court of cosmic justice.

Tithi
दशमी
Nakshatra
मृगशिरा
Yoga
Preeti
Preeti
Karana
शकुनि
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:58 AM12:46 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
5:26 AM6:14 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
2:22 PM3:04 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:53 PM6:41 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
1:50 PM3:19 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
6:26 AM7:55 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
9:24 AM10:53 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
3:46 PM4:58 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
5:26 AM6:38 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Shub7:55
Roga9:24
Udve10:53
Udve12:22
Char1:50
Labh3:19
Amri4:48
Kala6:17
Char7:48
Roga9:19
Kala10:50
Labh12:21
Udve1:52
Shub3:23
Shub4:55
Amri
Hora
7:25
8:25
9:24
10:23
11:22
12:22
1:21
2:20
3:19
4:19
5:18
6:17
7:17
8:18
9:19
10:20
11:20
12:21
1:22
2:23
3:23
4:24
5:25
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Dashami8:47
Ekadashi
Nakshatra
Ardra
Yoga
Preeti5:04
Ayushman
Karana
Shakuni9:40
Chatushpada8:47
Naga1:36
Kimstughna
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

Favorable
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
Daily Puja
Ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan)
Legal and justice-related matters
Making righteous decisions
⚠️ Caution
Adharmic or unethical activities
Avoiding family responsibilities
Disrespecting elders or ancestors
Avoid
None for today
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Dashami Tithi (दशमी)

Shukla Paksha

Tenth lunar day - symbolizes victory, completion, and dharma. Ruled by Yama (god of death and dharma). Excellent for competitive activities, business expansion, and overcoming obstacles. Shukla Dashami is Vijayadashami/Dussehra (Ashwin month) - celebrating Rama's victory over Ravana. Associated with righteous victory and completing difficult tasks. Good for legal matters, settling disputes, and administrative work. Favorable for ancestor rituals and charitable donations. Avoid passive activities - this is a day for decisive action.

Highly Favorable
Competitions
Business expansion
Victory pursuits
Legal matters
Best Avoided
Passive inaction
Avoiding challenges
📚 Source: Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda; Brihat Samhita; Vijayadashami traditions; Garuda Purana

Mrigashira Nakshatra (मृगशिरा)

Lord: mars • Deity: Soma

Ruled by Mars, deity Soma (moon god). Represents seeking and searching. Good for research, exploration, and beginning journeys. Gentle and auspicious nature.

Highly Favorable
Research
Travel
Exploration
Learning
Best Avoided
Aggressive actions
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Competitions
Business expansion
Victory pursuits
Legal matters
Settling disputes
Administrative work
Overcoming obstacles
Ancestor rituals
Research
Travel

Proceed With Caution

1 activities
General auspicious activities

Not Recommended

3 activities
Passive inaction
Avoiding challenges
Aggressive actions

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
6:26 AM
🌇
Sunset
6:17 PM
🌕
Moonrise
1:23 PM
🌙
Moonset
1:50 AM
Madhyahna
12:22 PM
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Day Length
11h 51m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
मिथुन
Sun Sign
कुंभ
Season
Winter
Shishira
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Magha
माघ
Samvat
2082
Shaka 1947

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
3:46 PM4:58 PM
5:26 AM6:38 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
6:26 AM7:14 AM
7:14 AM8:02 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
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Brahma Muhurta
4:50 AM5:38 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

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All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Chennai.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 24 Feb 2026, 1:15:43 pm | 13.0878°N, 80.2785°E