✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Sunday, March 08, 2026
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
10:35 PM
Moonset
9:29 AM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Krishna Paksha
till 9:12 PM
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Swati
till 1:32 PM
Vishakha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 8:12 AM
Taitila
till 9:12 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 7:04 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Muhurat Today in Bangalore
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Rahu Kaal
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:06 PM - 12:54 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:55 AM - 5:43 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:17 PM - 6:41 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
3:29 PM - 4:59 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:53 PM - 5:41 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
19:46 – 21:32
Vishakha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 58m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- Elevated Deccan plateau (~900 m) keeps mornings cooler than nearby plains.
- Pre‑monsoon (Mar–May) often sees quick afternoon cloud build‑ups.
- Twilight feels slightly longer; early evenings are comfortable for errands.
Cultural Heritage
- Dodda Ganapathi, Bull Temple (Basavanagudi), and Banashankari are key shrines.
- Karaga at Dharmaraya Swamy Temple is Bengaluru’s signature Hindu festival.
- Ugadi, Navratri, and Deepavali light up pete areas and neighbourhood temples.