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Solar and Lunar Events in Bodh Gaya on Friday, August 21, 2026

Sunrise
5:26 AM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Moonrise
1:24 PM
Moonset
11:53 PM

Panchang Today in Bodh Gaya

Masa
Shravana
all day
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
all day
Tithi
Navami
Shukla Paksha
till 11:37 PM
Dashami
Shukla Paksha
till 2:01 AM, 23 Aug
Nakshatra
till 11:53 AM
till 2:49 PM, 22 Aug
Karana
Balava
till 10:27 AM
Kaulava
till 11:37 PM
Taitila
till 12:49 PM, 22 Aug
Yoga
Indra
till 4:25 AM
Vaidhriti
till 5:18 AM, 22 Aug
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Dishaashool
West
Avoid travel in West direction today

Auspicious Yoga Today

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga
Until 11:53 AM
Anuradha Nakshatra on Friday
All purposes succeed. Ideal for new ventures, travel, and important decisions.
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Muhurat Today in Bodh Gaya

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Rahu Kaal
10:16 AM - 11:53 AM
Strictly avoid new beginnings, deals, journeys, and rituals.
Brahma Muhurat
Auspicious
3:50 AM - 4:38 AM
Pre-dawn period, ideal for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.
Abhijit Muhurat
Auspicious
11:27 AM - 12:18 PM
Most auspicious midday window for all good beginnings; best fallback when no other muhurat available.
Godhuli Muhurat
Auspicious
6:07 PM - 6:31 PM
Twilight around sunset; best for housewarming, vehicle purchase, special rituals.
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Gulika Kaal
7:03 AM - 8:40 AM
Generally avoided for new ventures; in some traditions, considered good for travel.
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Durmuhurta
8:01 AM - 8:52 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
12:18 PM - 1:10 PM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Yamaganda
3:06 PM - 4:42 PM
Avoided for starting new work, business, or travel.
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Varjyam
108 min
18:1019:58
Jyeshtha Nakshatra Varjyam
Inauspicious nakshatra-based period. Avoid starting auspicious activities.

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Location Info
Bodh Gaya
24.6961, 84.9869Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:12h 53m
🌔Moon Phase:Bahula Chandra (Waxing 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.