✓ Astronomical calculations for Bodh Gaya · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bodh Gaya on Sunday, February 22, 2026
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Sunset
5:48 PM
Moonrise
9:06 AM
Moonset
10:41 PM
Panchang Today in Bodh Gaya
Masa
Phalguna
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Tithi
Panchami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:11 AM
Shashthi
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Nakshatra
Ashwini
till 5:54 PM
Bharani
till 11:37 PM
Karana
Bava
till 12:08 AM
Balava
till 11:11 AM
Kaulava
till 10:11 PM
Taitila
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Shukla
till 1:08 PM
Brahma
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today
Auspicious Yoga Today
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Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
⏰ Until 5:54 PMAshwini Nakshatra on Sunday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
Muhurat Today in Bodh Gaya
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Rahu Kaal
4:22 PM - 5:48 PM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:39 AM - 12:27 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
4:43 AM - 5:31 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
5:36 PM - 6:00 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
12:03 PM - 1:29 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
2:56 PM - 4:22 PM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
4:16 PM - 5:02 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:07 – 15:38
Ashwini Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bodh Gaya
24.6961, 84.9869 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:11h 29m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- 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.