✓ Astronomical calculations for Bodh Gaya · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in Bodh Gaya on Saturday, May 23, 2026
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Sunset
6:30 PM
Moonrise
11:31 AM
Moonset
11:58 PM
Panchang Today in Bodh Gaya
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
Karana
Vanija
till 5:06 AM
Vishti
till 4:41 PM
Bava
till 11:37 PM
Yoga
Dhruva
till 6:13 AM
Vyaghata
till 11:37 PM
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Dishaashool
East
Avoid travel in East direction today
Muhurat Today in Bodh Gaya
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Rahu Kaal
8:25 AM - 10:06 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Abhijit Muhurat
11:22 AM - 12:10 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Brahma Muhurat
3:27 AM - 4:15 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Godhuli Muhurat
6:18 PM - 6:42 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Yamaganda
1:27 PM - 3:08 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Gulika Kaal
5:03 AM - 6:44 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
5:03 AM - 5:57 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
5:57 AM - 6:50 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Varjyam
14:09 – 15:45
Magha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.
Location Info
Bodh Gaya
24.6961, 84.9869 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 27m
🌒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.