✓ Astronomical calculations for Gaya · Accurate to the minute⚙️ Lahiri Ayanāṃśa • NASA JPL Data
Solar and Lunar Events in 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 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 Gaya
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Rahu Kaal
8:24 AM - 10:05 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 - 5:56 AM
Inauspicious period; avoid for all good work.
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Durmuhurta
5:56 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
Gaya
24.79686, 85.00385 • Asia/Kolkata
Day Length:13h 27m
🌒Moon Phase:Shukla Ardhchandra (Waxing Crescent)
- Adjacent to Bodh Gaya; similar plains climate with hot summers.
- Pitru Paksha (Sep–Oct) brings massive pilgrim influx.
- Phalgu river rituals are best performed in early morning hours.
Cultural Heritage
- Vishnupad Temple is central to Pitru Paksha ancestral rites.
- Pind daan rituals at Phalgu river are performed for departed souls.
- Akshaya Tritiya and solar eclipses draw additional pilgrim influx.