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Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
6:26 PM
Moonrise
7:09 AM
Moonset
7:16 PM
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Moon Sign
Aquarius
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 4:59 PM
Dvitiya
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha
till 9:16 PM
Purva Bhadrapada
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Kimstughna
till 5:19 AM
Bava
till 4:59 PM
Balava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Parigha
till 12:28 AM
Shiva
till 10:45 PM
Siddha
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
12:33 PM - 2:01 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
5:05 AM - 5:53 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:10 PM - 12:57 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:14 PM - 6:38 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
8:09 AM - 9:37 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
11:05 AM - 12:33 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:10 PM - 12:57 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 45m
🌒Moon Phase:Nava Chandra (Waxing 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.