✓ Astronomical calculations for Bangalore · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
5:43 AM
Moonset
5:57 PM
Panchang Today in Bangalore
Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Chaturdashi
Krishna Paksha
till 8:26 AM
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 7:42 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Shakuni
till 8:26 AM
Chatushpada
till 7:44 PM
Nagava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Sadhya
till 9:15 AM
Shubha
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
12:27 PM - 1:58 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
4:49 AM - 5:37 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
12:03 PM - 12:51 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:56 AM - 9:26 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:57 AM - 12:27 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
12:03 PM - 12:51 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
12:20 – 13:53
Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 5m
🌘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.