✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
1:11 AM
Moonset
12:37 PM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Ashtami
Krishna Paksha
till 4:21 AM
Navami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kaulava
till 4:21 AM
Taitila
till 5:28 PM
Garaja
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddhi
till 9:58 AM
Vyatipata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
South
Avoid travel in South direction today
Muhurat Today in Bangalore
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Rahu Kaal
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:05 PM - 12:53 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:53 AM - 5:41 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
6:29 AM - 7:59 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:29 AM - 11:17 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:17 PM - 4:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
22:57 – 00:44
Mula Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 0m
🌗Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Last Quarter)
- 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.