✓ Astronomical calculations for Bodh Gaya · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bodh Gaya on Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Moonrise
11:53 PM
Moonset
9:28 AM
Panchang Today in Bodh Gaya
Masa
Vaishakha
all day
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Shashthi
Krishna Paksha
till 7:03 PM
Saptami
Krishna Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Garaja
till 5:50 AM
Vanija
till 7:03 PM
Vishti
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Variyana
till 5:09 PM
Parigha
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
North
Avoid travel in North direction today
Muhurat Today in Bodh Gaya
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Rahu Kaal
11:52 AM - 1:26 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
3:59 AM - 4:47 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
5:56 PM - 6:20 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
7:09 AM - 8:43 AM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
10:17 AM - 11:52 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
11:27 AM - 12:17 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
Location Info
Bodh Gaya
24.6961, 84.9869 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 33m
🌖Moon Phase:Krishna Ardhchandra (Waning Gibbous)
- Bihar plains with extreme summers and cool winters.
- Buddha Jayanti (May) draws international crowds despite heat.
- December–February meditation retreats benefit from cool weather.
Cultural Heritage
- Mahabodhi Temple marks Buddha's enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
- Buddhist pilgrim circuit includes Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Lumbini.
- International Buddhist monasteries represent various traditions.