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Solar and Lunar Events in Bangalore on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
6:23 AM
Moonset
6:50 PM

Panchang Today in Bangalore

Masa
Chaitra
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Amavasya
Krishna Paksha
till 6:54 AM
Pratipada
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 5:22 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Nagava
till 6:54 AM
Kimstughna
till 5:57 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shubha
till 4:01 AM
Shukla
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
1:58 PM - 3:28 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
12:03 PM - 12:51 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
4:48 AM - 5:36 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
6:24 AM - 7:55 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
9:26 AM - 10:56 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
10:26 AM - 11:14 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
3:16 PM - 4:05 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
91 min
14:2715:58
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bangalore
12.9716, 77.5946Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 6m
🌑Moon Phase:Amavasya (New Moon)
  • 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.