Candlemas 2026தேவமாதா பரிசுத்தரான திருநாள் 2026
Monday, 2 February 2026திங்கள், 2 பிப்ரவரி, 2026
Thai 19 · தை 19
On Candlemas day · Chennai
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:35 AM
Sunset · அஸ்தமனம்6:10 PM
Moonlight · சந்திர ஒளி100%
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்8:01 AM – 9:28 AM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்10:55 AM – 12:22 PM
Kuligai · குளிகை1:49 PM – 3:16 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:35 AM – 8:01 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை10:55 AM – 3:16 PM
Good time · afternoon · நல்ல நேரம் · பிற்பகல்4:43 PM – 6:10 PM
About Candlemas
Candlemas, on 2 February, remembers the presentation of the infant Jesus at the Temple. Churches bless candles and hold special masses.
Questions people ask
- When is Candlemas 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Candlemas 2026 is on Monday, 2 February 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Thai 19.
- Is Candlemas 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- No. Monday, 2 February 2026 is not on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Candlemas 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Monday, 2 February 2026 is 8:01 AM – 9:28 AM and Yamagandam is 10:55 AM – 12:22 PM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.
- When is Candlemas 2027?
- Candlemas 2027 is on Tuesday, 2 February 2027 (Thai 19).