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Solar and Lunar Events in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, May 23, 2026

Sunrise
5:07 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
11:32 AM
Moonset
11:49 PM

Panchang Today in Bhubaneswar

Masa
Adhika Jyeshtha
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Saptami
Shukla Paksha
till 5:06 AM
Ashtami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
till 3:42 AM
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 9:10 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today

Muhurat Today in Bhubaneswar

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Rahu Kaal
8:25 AM - 10:04 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:19 AM - 12:07 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
3:31 AM - 4:19 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:07 PM - 6:31 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:22 PM - 3:01 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:07 AM - 6:46 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:07 AM - 6:00 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
6:00 AM - 6:53 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
96 min
14:0915:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bhubaneswar
20.27241, 85.83385Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 12m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
  • Coastal Odisha humidity with sea‑breeze relief after noon.
  • Pre/early‑monsoon nor’westers flip sky from blue to stormy fast.
  • Post‑monsoon months are bright; mornings suit temple visits and errands.
Cultural Heritage
  • Lingaraj, Mukteswara, and Rajarani temples define Kalinga heritage.
  • Rath Yatra at nearby Puri draws the faithful; Kartik Purnima lights up tanks.
  • Makar Sankranti, Shivratri (Ekamba), and Durga Puja pandals across the city.