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Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Monday, March 16, 2026

Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Moonrise
4:22 AM
Moonset
4:12 PM

Panchang Today in Bangalore

Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Dwadashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:42 AM
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 5:56 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Taitila
till 9:42 AM
Garaja
till 9:38 PM
Vanija
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shiva
till 9:37 AM
Siddha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today

Auspicious Yoga Today

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Until 5:56 AM
Shravana Nakshatra on Monday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Dwipushkar Yoga
From 5:56 AM onwards
Dhanishta Nakshatra on Monday
Actions performed now bear fruit twice. Auspicious for positive deeds; avoid inauspicious activities.

Muhurat Today in Bangalore

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Rahu Kaal
7:57 AM - 9:27 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
12:04 PM - 12:52 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:50 AM - 5:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:17 PM - 6:41 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
10:57 AM - 12:28 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
1:58 PM - 3:29 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:52 PM - 1:40 PM
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
98 min
10:0111:38
Dhanishta Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 3m
🌘Moon Phase:Krishna Kshaya Chandra (Waning Crescent)
  • 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.