✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sunrise
6:26 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
5:03 AM
Moonset
5:04 PM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Trayodashi
Krishna Paksha
till 9:24 AM
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 6:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 9:24 AM
Vishti
till 9:00 PM
Shakuni
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Siddha
till 8:15 AM
Sadhya
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Bangalore
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Rahu Kaal
3:29 PM - 4:59 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:04 PM - 12:52 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:50 AM - 5:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
9:27 AM - 10:57 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
12:28 PM - 1:58 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:50 AM - 9:39 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
2:28 PM - 3:16 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
13:30 – 15:05
Shatabhisha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 4m
🌘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.